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Kristan Cooper Obituary
Our beautiful Kit left this earth on September 9 due to complications from a skydiving accident. She was born September 15, 1970 to Edgar and Nancy Cooper. She received her pilots license soon after graduating in 1989 from Valley High School in Albuquerque, NM. She had many adventures throughout her life which were made more exciting with the love of her life, Daryle Brown, by her side. She and Daryle made their lovely home in Red River, NM. She is survived by Daryle Brown, her sisters, Kelley (Joaquin) and Kim, as well as her second mom and skydiving coach, Gaywynn Cooper, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and wonderful friends. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service and sky dropping of ashes will be held at 2pm on October 6 at the Community House in Red River,NM. Pictures, memories, and music that makes you think of Kit (title & band) can be sent to [email protected]
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Paula High-Young
January 8, 2023
I just learned of Kit´s passing. On the one hand, I´m broken hearted about her death. On the other hand, I´m so grateful she found the love of her life & such Joy!
She, her sisters, & her parents used to live next door to me. I used to babysit them frequently. I took them hot air ballooning on a couple of occasions.
And later on, I stayed with them several times when Ed & Gay were traveling. I adore all three of those girls.
I will always remember her beautiful smile and how her face beamed with such joy at times.
My heartfelt condolences & hugs go out to Kelly, Kim, Gay, and Daryle, and all her relatives.
God bless you, Sweet Kit. You and your bright Light will be missed.
With Love,
~Paula
Orlando Encinias
September 25, 2019
My condolences to the copper family. I went to high school with Kit. I was class of 87 but we were still friends. I am so sorry to hear about the Loss of Kit. Sounds like she continued to be full of life even after high school. God bless!
September 23, 2019
Condolences to the Cooper family. May the Lord be close by at this time. Sincerely, Susan Stratton Scribner
Catherine Hughes
September 22, 2019
So sorry to read this. My heart goes out to your family and friends. Bless your soul. (I was one of your dad's dental patients a long time ago, met all you girls when we were all so young)
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