Maree A. Cooper

Maree A. Cooper, 66 years young, passed away February 11 2021, at St. Cloud Hospital with family by her side. She was born May 16 1954 to Carlota Estrada and Ernesto Chavez in Denver Co. 

Maree graduated from West High School, Class of 1972. She later graduated from Denver Police Academy in 1979. She married Charles A. Cooper, May 23 1981 at Candlelight Wedding Chapel, Las Vegas NV. She spent her final years working at Super One Foods in Crosby, MN. 

Maree lived for spending time with her family, especially her granddaughters Charlotte P. Cooper Arya J. Cooper, and Paige N. Cooper (Ian kirker). She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, gardening, music, art and cooking. She had a bright warming smile and an ability to strike conversation with anybody. 

Maree is survived by her husband, Chuck; one son, Chad (Cassondra) Cooper of Brainerd; two stepsons, Brian (Ann) Cooper of Aitkin and Charles (Sylvia) Cooper Jr. of Denver; one brother, Benito Estrada of New Mexico; one sister, Lorraine Vigil of Colorado, three grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. 

Maree was preceded in death are both her parents Carlota Estrada and Ernesto Chavez; two sisters Marianne H. Estrada and Rose Reyes. 

A Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Friday, February 26, 2021 at the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.  A prayer service will follow at 12:00 p.m.  A Luncheon will follow at the Myrin-James American Legion Post in Ironton. COVID restricts will be observed with masks and social distancing.