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Elsa Cooley Obituary
Elsa Kirstine Jensen Cooley died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008.
Mrs. Cooley was born May 27, 1919, in Preston, Nev., to Niels Peter and Jensine Marie Jensen and had been a Ventura County resident for 46 years. Mrs. Cooley married William Edward Cooley on Jan. 13, 1950. William preceded her in death on Dec. 29, 2007.
Mrs. Cooley attended Brigham Young University and received her Bachelor of Arts in home economics from University of Nevada, Reno. She went on to earn her certificate in occupational therapy from the University of Southern California.
Her employers included the Veterans Administration and she retired from the Ventura County Department of Mental Health. Mrs. Cooley was also a second lieutenant in the Army Reserves.
Mrs. Cooley was actively involved with Camp Fire Girls and the Ventura Parks and Recreation and summer arts and crafts program.
Elsa leaves behind her daughter, Kirsten Cooley Odegard of Carson City, Nev.; grandchildren, Kirstine Karin Odegard of Thousand Oaks, Kaja Jensine Odegard of San Francisco and Niels Thomas Mark Odegard of Carson City, Nev.,; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, Clarence, Davona, Mathilda, James and Ida.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 in the Vista Room of the Ventura TownHouse, 4900 Telegraph Road, Ventura.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Humane Society of the United States or your favorite charity.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Charles Carroll Funeral Home, 15 Teloma Drive, Ventura; phone 805-642-8134.
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Dayna Reagen Crow
February 3, 2008
Dear Kirsten and family:
I remember your mom very fondly from Camp Fire days. She was a bright spot in my school week. She was so very kind and loving, creative, and welcoming to each girl in our little circle. I am sorry you have lost both of your parents in such a short time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Penny Harvey
January 31, 2008
Dear Kirstin, Stine, Kaja, and Niels,
Even though I know your Mother and grandparents are gone, they will always be alive in me. For they both gave so much to me that I only hope to carry on a little of what they were in my life. Teachers, caring, humerous & the joy I received every time I was with them. You all have also been such great people in my life, I do pray it continues. I can only say thank you and my prayers will always be with you.
Midge and Dave Stork
January 30, 2008
Elsa was a great neighbor for over 40 years. I'll always remember her walking briskly in front of the house. We loved her warm smile and gentle spirit. Our lives were enriched with both Elsa and the Dr. living in our neighborhood. Dave and Midge Stork
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