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Lorri Lynn Cooper, 60, of Salem, Oregon, passed away Thursday, February 7 after a three year battle with breast cancer.
She was born in Albany, Oregon on October 11, 1958 to Bill and Karen Mayhew. After the death of her mother, Marilyn Erickson Mayhew joined the family, adopting and raising Lorri and her sister. Lorri was raised in Renton, Washington and graduated from Tyee High School. She attended Puget Sound Christian college for two years before marrying Val Cooper. They lived in Monmouth, Oregon and were married from 1980 to 2010.
Lorri worked for many years as a bookkeeper for a variety of businesses in Monmouth, Oregon. She also drove school bus for Santiam Christian Schools from 1992 to 1998. Lorri worked for the State of Oregon from 1998 to present, most recently as an Executive Support for the Water Resources division.
Lorri played piano on a worship team for her church for 40 years. She loved to cook and was passionate about quilting. In recent years, she began playing pool competitively. She loved people and often invited people into her home.
She is survived by four children: Rebecca Wages of Springfield, Oregon, Jennifer McMullen of Salem, Oregon, Carolynn Esary of Corvallis, Oregon, and Jonathan Cooper of Omaha, Nebraska. She is also survived by ten grandchildren, her father Bill Mayhew, and her sister Marsha Gustkey.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, February 12, 3 pm at Gateway Foursquare Church in Salem, Oregon.
If Lorri has made you a quilt, we invite you to bring it on Tuesday to display during the memorial service.
Memorial Service
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 3pm
Gateway Foursquare Church
525 Idylwood Dr. SE., Salem, OR 97302
May you be comforted by God’s love. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 “ the God of all comfort who comforts us in all our trials.”
I never met Lorri but from her obituary and expressions from friends I know she will be missed. I extend my sympathy to the family. Please be comforted by God’s promise of a resurrection to life in Paradise on earth. John 5:28,29; Psalm 37:9-11, Revelation 21:3,4
My condolences to the family for your loss of Ms. Cooper. May God strengthen and comfort you with his promise of the resurrection. Acts 24:15
May the God of Tender Mercies (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) comfort family and friends of Lorri Lynn. When the last enemy death (1 Corinthians 15:26) strikes grief may be great. God Almighty gives HOPE and PROMISE. All those in the memorial tombs will hear Jesus’ voice and COME OUT (John 5: 28,29). God will wipe OUT every tear from their eyes and Death will be NO MORE. Revelation 21:4. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Our sincere condolences to the family. When our loved ones fall asleep in death, words alone cannot ease the pain of our loss. The Bible helps us to deal with our grief (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4). We can also find hope from Jesus words at John 5:28, 29 “The hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.” I hope these scripture bring comfort and calmness of heart to you during the difficult days ahead. To learn more about this promise please visit our website: jw.org and view the comforting video; What is the Condition of the Dead?
Condolences to entire family...I'm thinking of all of you. I am so so sorry for your loss. Lorri was sweet, funny, and respected. And such a great smile!
After I had my daughter she brought meals to me and arranged for others in my church to also bring meals. She showed the love of God to me and was such a life line for me.
Thank you for all that you did. You worshipping in the presence of God.
Our hearts are sad in the loss of Lorri here on this earth and look forward to seeing her again! So many memories with Lorri...dinners at her house with good wine, many carpooling trips to work over the years, being on worship team together, and her family moments we were invited to share in. She was very good at so many things...and it shone through her love of family and friends. She was excellent at gift-giving, as that was a trademark of her life. She was a gift to so many!