Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1942
DIED
2025
FUNERAL HOME
Dwight Cooper Obituary
Dwight R. Cooper, 82, of Broomfield, Colorado, passed away at Malley Transitional Care in Northglenn, Colorado, after a battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was a patient of Namaste Hospice.
He was born in Miami, Arizona, to Ralph and Dorothy (Gary) Cooper and grew up in the Oklahoma City area.
In 1984, he moved to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, to escape the heat of Oklahoma. It was there he met Elizabeth "Betty" Klaw (Marcenkus). They married on June 17, 1989, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Coeur d'Alene.
Throughout his life, Dwight was a man of many talents and trades. He worked as a boilermaker, bricklayer, school bus driver, and business owner. He proudly ran Cleaning Specialties, his commercial janitorial business, for 35 years until the age of 80.
Those who knew Dwight best will remember his unforgettable laugh, quick wit, and gift for storytelling. He saw the best in every situation and lived life believing that the glass was only half full. His positive attitude was contagious and uplifting. He had a generous heart and was known to offer help with a project, lend a listening ear, or offer words of encouragement.
He loved traveling with Betty, especially to the beautiful coasts of Oregon and Washington, and always enjoyed exploring new places. He was a lifelong sports fan of the Oklahoma Sooners. As a baptized Jehovah's Witness for over 45 years, he and his wife found strength and joy in reading and studying the Bible together.
Dwight is survived by his loving wife, Betty; his sister, Phyllis Cooper (Oklahoma); daughters: Kelly Ellis; and Amy (Greg) Vanness (Oklahoma); sons: Bradley (Judy) Foreshee; Darryl (Regina) Cooper (Texas); Steve Cooper; and Phillip Crandel (Oklahoma); step-children: Michael (Kesha) Klaw (Colorado); Marilyn (Nate) Foti; and Michelle (Casey) Samuels (Idaho); and many cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren dearly loved but too many to mention each by name.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Dorothy Cooper; his brothers, Gary (Shirley) and Melton (Joyce) Cooper; and his daughter-in-law, Dawn Cooper.
A memorial service will be held at, 4:00 PM, Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 951 Milky Way, Thornton, Colorado 80260. To receive the Zoom link, please email: [email protected].
Dwight is cremated, and his final resting place will be in Riverview Cemetery in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Please visit Dwight's online memorial and sign his guestbook at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Dwight Cooper
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Dwight Cooper's name
Memorial Events
for Dwight Cooper
Funeral services provided by:
Yates Funeral Homes & Cremation Coeur d'Alene Chapel744 N 4th St, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
How to support Dwight's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Dwight Cooper's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
