Daphne K. Cooper

Daphne K. Cooper passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at a care center in Nampa, Idaho. She was born July 20, 1918 to George M. and Flora E. (Davison) Kester in Worcester, Massachusetts. Daphne graduated from the High School of Commerce and received her Nursing degree from Girl Trade School in Worcester.

Daphne married Joseph S. Cooper on April 15, 1939 in Worcester. They had five children, Phyllis, Beverly, Cynthia, David and Diane.

Daphne was very active at Hardwin Park Church in Auburn, MA and attended Boone Memorial Presbyterian Church in Caldwell. She was active in the Southern Worcester County Council of Boys and Girl Scouts of America, and Adviser to the Planning Board of Worcester. She worked as an LPN at various local hospitals and did some home care. She became an avid golfer and was involved in the Local and State Golf Association.

She traveled and played golf all over the world with her husband on his job and met many special people whom she remained in contact with. Upon the death of her husband, Daphne moved to Caldwell in 1993 to be closer to her son and daughters. She belonged to the Caldwell Golf Association and delivered books to shut-in's for the Caldwell Library.

Daphne was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joseph; two sisters, Maxine (Fred) Stevens and Barbara Kester; brother, George L. Kester; son, David C Cooper; son-in-law, Billy Stisitis; and grandson, Kevin Ross Wilson.

She is survived by her four girls, Phyllis (Wendell) Friend of Anson, TX, Beverly (Joseph) Shaw of Seattle, WA, Cynthia (Jack) Wilson of Nampa, ID, and Diane Stisitis of Auburn, MA; 11 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank all those at Trinity Missions H&R of Holly for all their compassionate care of Mom and a special Thank You for helping to support the family through the last four months.

Per Daphne's request, there will be no services held and interment will be at Hope Cemetery in Worcester, MA. Cremation is under the direction of Dakan Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. Memorials may be made in her name to the Junior Golf League, Fairview Golf Course, 816 Grant, Caldwell, ID 83605; or Wildland Firefighters Foundation, 2049 Airport Way, Boise ID 83705.