Laurel Lucille Cooper's Obituary
Laurel Lucille Cooper, born March 14, 1939, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in her home on January 6, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her brother Dan Medendorp, and her sister-in-law Polly Medendorp.
She is survived by her husband Clive, who was the handsome boy next door. They met 70 years ago and had the joy of being husband and wife for almost 65 years.
Laurel is also survived by: her brothers Glen (Rita) Medendorp and Louis Medendorp; her daughters, Cathy (Kevin) Mullowney, and Candy (John) Kerschen; her grandchildren, Michael (Annie) Mullowney, Matthew (Leslie) Mullowney, Ashley (Rebecca) Kerschen, Emily (Ryley) Miller, Amanda (Chris) Ouwinga, Michael and Layla Kerschen; her great-grandchildren Mira, Chloe and June Mullowney, Lucy and Caroline Mullowney, Calvin and Felix Miller; her life-long friends, Floyd and Cherry Gensen; and many, many cousins!
Laurel had a great sense of adventure, sense of community, and sense of humor. She and Clive went fishing whenever they had a beautiful summer day and traveled the country with their truck and their camper. Whether it was fishing off the dock, going for a boat ride, grilling out, or taking in a sunset by the bonfire, what they enjoyed most was making memories hosting family and friends at their home on the lake.
Laurel's celebration of life will be held at Shoreline Memorial Services, 816 S Mears Ave in Whitehall, Michigan, on Saturday, January 13th. Visitation starts at 11 AM, service to be held at Noon, lunch to follow.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to Corewell Health Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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