1931 – 2021

Helen L. Newbrough Cooper died August 31, 2021. She was born June 9, 1931, at her home in Vincent, IA. She moved to Alden, MN, in 1941. She married Richard H. Cooper on June 26, 1949. They were joyously happy for 68 years. After their wedding she was employed in Albert Lea MN. She was a life-long Lutheran and a 70-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary (former President of Alden, MN Chapter 404). They had the opportunity to live in Ogden, UT, for 5 years; Hanover, MA, for 11 years, Cherokee, IA, for 3 years; and Caldwell and Nampa, ID, for 40 years. She spent the last 2 years being lovingly cared for by Sunridge Assisted Living in Roy, UT. Helen was involved with church groups, an avid bowler and an enthusiastic card player. She is survived by their three daughters: Shirley (Gene) of Roy, UT, Max (Dar) of Kennewick, WA, and Sandy (Greg) of Mesquite, NV, 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by her husband, daughter Joanne, parents, brothers Ray and Ken Newbrough and, her sister Leila Kuehnast. There will be a Utah viewing from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, September 12, and a service on Monday, September 13, at 11:00 a.m. at Lindquist of Roy, UT. This will be followed by a celebration of life to be held at Faith Lutheran Church, Caldwell, ID, on October 2, 2021. There will be a memorial service followed by internment in Alden, MN, in the spring.