Geraldine "Jeri" (Miller) Cooper
August 01, 2013
Geraldine Cooper, 82, passed into eternal rest on August 1, 2013, in Des Moines. She was born November 9, 1930, in Des Moines, to Clayton and Hilda Miller.
Jeri graduated from North High School, class of ’49. She was an active 50-year member of Highland Park Presbyterian Church, and enjoyed crafting, cooking, sewing, and spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Jeri is survived by her husband of 60 years, Hobert; children, John (Jan) Cooper, Cindy (Don) Dyer, and Diane (Steve) Thompson; eight grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; her sister, Janice Hinson; sister-in-law, Betty (Bob) Cardwell; as well as many other family members and beloved friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Robert Miller.
Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m., Thursday, August 8, 2013, at Highland Park Presbyterian Church, 321 Euclid Avenue, Des Moines. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. A private family burial will occur on Friday at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Highland Park Presbyterian Church or to the donor’s choice in loving memory of Geraldine.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Roberta Randall
08/06/2013
John & Jan-
John, I remember your mom from events at Clarkson. I am so sorry for your loss. Life is different when your mother is gone.
Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Nanci Anderson
08/05/2013
Hobe, John, Cindy and Diane, I was so very sorry to hear about Aunt Jer. I will be up in Portland with Mom on Thursday and we will be thinking of you and keeping you close in prayer.
Chaplain Craig Burton Valley View Village
08/05/2013
Although we didn't have Jeri for long at our facility we were pleased to have her at Valley View Village. I was glad I had a chance to visit her also at the hospital and to have prayer with her. May the Lord comfort your family at this time.
Doriano Rossi
08/03/2013
Praying for the Cooper family at this time - so forry for your loss John - God will grant you comfort. \o/