Violet F. Cooper

Violet Frances Cooper, 99, of Findlay, passed away Monday, November 14, 2016 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born April 30, 1917 in Rudolph, Ohio and resided at Fox Run Assisted Living. Violet married Ralph Cooper on April 18, 1936 and he preceded her in death on August 7, 1980. They made their home in Monroe, Michigan until 1945, when they moved to North Baltimore, Ohio, where they raised their family. Mrs. Cooper was a free spirit always. Young at heart, she especially enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren and they would fondly remember time spent together. She loved to garden and the beauty of nature. Was an accomplished seamstress, enjoyed reading, playing Scrabble and crossword puzzles. Her family appreciated that she was also a good cook and baker and in her later years, was still making a special Valentine cake that they had always enjoyed and looked forward to as children. Mrs. Cooper spent some time volunteering at Winebrenner in Findlay, and working at the North Baltimore library. She enjoyed family vacations in Oscoda, Michigan and the summer she spent at Lakeside, Ohio were among her favorite memories. A kind and caring lady who tried to live by the Golden Rules. A witty individual who would laugh at herself. She was a member of The First Assembly of God. Mrs. Cooper is survived by three daughters, Barbara (Paul) Wymer of Upper Sandusky, OH, Carol (Jess) Mallow of Lakeside, OH; and a son, James Ralph Cooper of Findlay, OH. She is also survived by nine grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandsons, making it a five generation family. Siblings include, Bob Snyder of Gibsonburg, Thelma (Lee) Marsh of Florida, and Carolyn Bowers of Bowling Green. Mrs. Cooper was preceded in death by daughters, Nancy Eblen (Dwight), and Jacqueline Cooper. Friends and family may visit on Friday, November 18, 2016 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd, Findlay (419-422-1500). A graveside service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in Violet's name may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 300 Galleria Officentre #111, Southfield, MI 48034 or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693.