Pauline M. Cooper (Lowther)
April 17, 1921 — November 17, 2011
Pauline M. Cooper, 90, a resident of Hiawatha Care Center formerly of Alburnett, died Thursday morning, November 17, 2011. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 21, 2011, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Dan Peterson. Family will greet friends from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, November 20, 2011, at the funeral home. Burial: Lafayette Cemetery, Alburnett.
Survivors include her children, Mary Sue (Charlie) Rozek of Toddville, Iowa, Alan (Becky) Cooper of Robins, Iowa, Sara (Gary) Liebe of Central City, Iowa and Betty (Chuck) Dickerson of Alburnett, Iowa; seven grandchildren, Stacy (Charlie) McClintock, Michael Rozek, Misty (Wally) King, Mindy Liebe, Rachel Rairdin, Kevin Rairdin and Heidi Dickerson; five step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jake; her parents; and brothers, Forrest, Dean, Bobbie, and her twin brother, Paul Lowther.
Pauline was born April 17, 1921, in Humphrey, Missouri, the daughter of Willie “Clyde” and Mary Adelia (Pickett) Lowther. She was united in marriage to Jacob “Jake” O. Cooper on December 25, 1943. He died January 29, 1989. Pauline was a member of Alburnett Christian Church, where she served as the secretary/treasurer for over 30 years. She also enjoyed crocheting and was an avid Hawkeye and Cubs fan. Pauline enjoyed bird watching and kept an immaculate yard. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.
A special thanks to the Hiawatha Care Center and staff for their loving care.
Memorials may be directed to Alburnett Christian Church in Pauline’s memory.
Survivors include her children, Mary Sue (Charlie) Rozek of Toddville, Iowa, Alan (Becky) Cooper of Robins, Iowa, Sara (Gary) Liebe of Central City, Iowa and Betty (Chuck) Dickerson of Alburnett, Iowa; seven grandchildren, Stacy (Charlie) McClintock, Michael Rozek, Misty (Wally) King, Mindy Liebe, Rachel Rairdin, Kevin Rairdin and Heidi Dickerson; five step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jake; her parents; and brothers, Forrest, Dean, Bobbie, and her twin brother, Paul Lowther.
Pauline was born April 17, 1921, in Humphrey, Missouri, the daughter of Willie “Clyde” and Mary Adelia (Pickett) Lowther. She was united in marriage to Jacob “Jake” O. Cooper on December 25, 1943. He died January 29, 1989. Pauline was a member of Alburnett Christian Church, where she served as the secretary/treasurer for over 30 years. She also enjoyed crocheting and was an avid Hawkeye and Cubs fan. Pauline enjoyed bird watching and kept an immaculate yard. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.
A special thanks to the Hiawatha Care Center and staff for their loving care.
Memorials may be directed to Alburnett Christian Church in Pauline’s memory.
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