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Darla Wiest-Cooper Obituary
Darla R. Wiest-Cooper (AGE 62)
Of Kensington, MD, died Monday, March 28, 2016. Darla was born on June 22, 1953 in Harrisburg PA, daughter of the late Arthur R. Wiest and Shirley Stiely Wiest, and was the wife of the late Steven A. Cooper of Marlow England. Surviving are two brothers, Douglas A. Wiest of Madison Wisconsin and Roger C. Wiest of Springfield VA, and many longtime friends around the world. Darla lived a career in academia; after graduating Penn State University she worked for Boston College in Boston and headed their international programs department in London for many years before returning to the states at the Law Registrar of American University. She was a sophisticated, cosmopolitan lady of the world who spent many years living in England and was at home in two continents. She loved cooking, cats, current and international affairs, music, fine things and European culture. A memorial service will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD on Monday, April 11 at 1 p.m. Interment private.
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Memories and Condolences
for Darla Wiest-Cooper
Louise Spaven
April 1, 2020
Dear Darla.
You are still in my thoughts, I'm missing picking up the phone and talking to you. With very fond memories
Lou xx
Michael Carroll
March 30, 2020
The good memories remain. I still mourn her untimely passing but celebrate a life well lived.
Michael Carroll
April 14, 2016
Darla and her husband Steve were dear friends. I had the honour of being best man at their wedding. Steve's passing was a terrible blow but she remained a lively and vibrant person who embraced life. I will miss her but will have so many memories of good times.
Binny Miller
April 11, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Barlow Burke
April 8, 2016
I am deeply saddened by what can only be a premature death cutting short a great and promising future life. She brought joy to her workplace.
Louise Spaven
April 7, 2016
I am deeply saddened to hear the tragic news that my lovely friend Darla has passed away.
We visited each other over the years after she moved back to the States from England and have had some wonderful times together, lots of shopping, drinking fine wines, and Darla was a fantastic cook, I have some lovely memories. She was such a kind, caring loving person and animal lover, she loved her rabbits and cats. I hope she has found peace reunited with her beloved Steve.
Darla will be very much missed and my heart goes out to her family.
Rest in peace Darla you will never be forgotten.
Macarena Saez
April 7, 2016
Darla was a kind woman. Her door at WCL was always open for conversation. She had a smile in her face even when dealing with tough issues. Darla made a difference in many students' lives. My heart is with her family and friends.
Kim Green
April 7, 2016
I will miss my beautiful friend Darla. We had wonderful conversations about life which I will cherish. I hope she is with her Steve dancing to a wonderful time.
Paul Williams
April 6, 2016
Darla was an amazing person, always joyful and happy and quick to tell a story. She will be deeply missed. Her spirit will live on in so many ways at WCL.
April 6, 2016
My heart goes out to you all at this time of deep sorrow. May the hope of seeing your dear loved one again in paradise ease the sorrow of your hearts. She will be missed by all.
Robert Vaughn
April 6, 2016
Darla was one of the reasons I liked to visit the Registrar's Office. She knew a lot about a lot of things and I enjoyed talking with her. She was not only efficient and helpful but also had a dry sense of humor. She will be missed!
Felicia Brooks
April 6, 2016
my condolences to your family Ms Copper im so sorry to hear of your passing my prayers r with your family. u will be missed.
Gary Edles
April 6, 2016
What a wonderful lady - she will be sorely missed.
Cynthia Jones
April 6, 2016
I am very sorry to learn of Darla's passing. During her years at the Washington College of Law she was well liked by students and colleagues.
Brooke Sandoval
April 5, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear of Darla's passing. She was a long-time colleague of mine at the law school. My thoughts are with her family.
Susan Carle
April 5, 2016
I am so sorry to learn of Darla's passing. She was a vivacious, interesting and cosmopolitan person and I greatly enjoyed my many conversations with her at WCL. She will be greatly missed!
William Snape
April 5, 2016
Rest in peace Darla. My condolences to your entire family. You were a kind person, and I was glad and proud to call you a friend and colleague at American University Washington College of Law. You will be missed.
Melanija Radnovic
April 5, 2016
I have great memories of Darla, as a student and later as her colleague at Washington College of Law. She was such a good and a warm person, and a dear colleague. Since Darla has left the school I missed her very much, and am so saddened by the news of her passing. I am sure Darla's family has many loving memories of her to forever hold in their hearts. My warmest condolences to the family and friends.
Kenneth Anderson
April 5, 2016
I am deeply saddened to hear of Darla's passing. She was always so cheerful - even when I was late getting her grades! She was a wonderful presence at the law school over many years.
Walter Crawford
April 5, 2016
My condolences to the family of Darla Wiest-Cooper. May God strengthen you and keep you.
Walter Crawford
April 5, 2016
My condolences to the family of Darla Wiest-Cooper. May God comfort and strengthen you.
Evelyn Abravanel
April 5, 2016
Darla and I were both colleagues and good friends. Darla brought laughter and warmth into my life on more than several occasions. She will be greatly missed by me and many others as well.
Matthew Pascocello
April 5, 2016
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I had the pleasure of working with Darla at WCL, and she was always so wonderful to engage with. With sincere condolences, Matthew Pascocello
robert goldman
April 5, 2016
I was very sorry to hear of Darla's passing. She was a valued member of our law school community & like many others here, I will miss her.
Jeff Lubbers
April 5, 2016
I am very sad to read of Darla's unexpected death. She was a longtime colleague at American University's Washington College of Law (WCL), where I teach. I often needed Darla's assistance with registration and grading issues for my classes. She always had a solution to my problem, and a bowl of candy to sweeten the day. She was fun to talk with, especially about her time in England, European destinations, and music. I missed her when she had to leave WCL. Best wishes to her friends, and family.
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