Doris Elizabeth Cooper
November 20, 1937 ~ March 12, 2015
Resided in:
Fairview, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Doris Elizabeth Bruckhart Cooper, 77, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Mission Hospital.
Mrs. Cooper was born in Lancaster County, PA to the late John and Anna Bruckhart.
Doris deeply loved the Lord, her family, friends and her church. She was an active member of Fairview Baptist Church in Fairview and joyfully embraced life. She was a huge servant of people, always putting herself second. She had a keen wit and sense of humor; and loved unconditionally. After a career at the VA Medical Center, she remained active volunteering at the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove. She will certainly be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Surviving is her husband of 53 years, Bill Cooper, Jr.; two children, Billy Cooper and his wife, Angie and Renee Cooper and her life partner, Perry Fisher; three brothers, Luke Bruckhart and his wife, Eileen, Dale Bruckhart and his wife, Dottie and Clair Bruckhart and his wife, Hope; five grandchildren, Riley Cooper, Olivia Cooper, Caroline Furman, Matthew Furman and Chad Sales and one brother-in-law, Alan Cooper and his wife, Mary Jane.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 16, 2015 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with Pastor Todd Royal officiating. Burial will follow at Cane Creek Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 AM prior to the service at the funeral home on Monday.
Memorials may be made to Fairview Baptist Church Youth Ministry.
Renee & Perry, I am so sadden by your loss. I pray God will wrap his arms around you both during this time and your precious memories will bring you much comfort in the days ahead. Love, Kathy Hoyle
You will be greatly missed ! You were and are so very much loved by everyone ! You are with the Lord now and we will all be joining you again one day ! You are one of the most beautiful people we have ever known ! Prayers of comfort in these days for Mr. Bill and the family ! Much love !
Bill, I was shocked and saddened by the loss of Doris. My deepest condolences to you and your family. God bless!
We were so shocked and sorry to hear of Doris’ passing. She was such a good neighbor for all those years. Our hearts go out to you all. May God grant you peace and comfort in the days to come.
‘God
is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit.’ (Psalm 34:18) I’m sorry for your loss; may God provide you and your family with
peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Renee, I was so sorry to hear about the death of your mother. A mother is a precious soul and a part of us goes with them. Take comfort in knowing she is in heaven and no longer in pain. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.