Dear Friends,
Last night, 10/29/2002 at 9:30pm, Martha Cooper passed away peacefully.
She was surrounded by her family who loved her so much.
MidTown: The Garden District mourns her passing but celebrates the tireless efforts and super human achievements of Martha, our dear friend, our founder and feisty leader. Details for a memorial are pending.
Brad Holland, President
Midtown: The Garden District Neighborhood Association
Brad: Thank you for letting me know about Martha. I am very sad. I loved her. She was such a thoughtful, nice person. BE SURE to let me know when the service is. I will try very hard to be there.
Carol West, Vice Mayor
City of Tucson
Hello David, I do plan to attend the services on Saturday. Martha was an inspiration to me and I was so fortunate to be able to get to know her. Thank you and see you on Saturday.
Agnes Griffith, Director
Tucson-Pima Public Library
I and my staff want to express our sympathy for the loss of Martha Cooper. The Tucson community, particularly midtown, will miss Martha's many contributions.
Steve Leal, Councilmember
Ward V
I am very sad and miss Martha very much... and we will do everything to complete her work with Midtown Library/Learning Center and I want to name it as Martha Cooper Library.
David Kha, Treasurer
Midtown: The Garden District Neighborhood Association
Dear David:
We extend our deepest sympathy to you for the loss of your dear friend and close associate, Martha Cooper.
The few times I had the pleasure of her company, I found Her very Delightful.
Please extend our sympathy to the members of the Midtown Garden Neighborhood Association.
Your Friend, Sincerely,
Mildred Kennedy,
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
I was so sorry to hear about Martha's death yesterday from the PRO Neighborhoods staff. She was a wonderful woman who made a difference in her community. I know you, David, were very close and that you will miss her a lot. Her wisdom and determination were a model for us all. I am so grateful for the help she gave me when I was at PRO. I learned a lot from her. My deepest sympathy goes out to her family and to her many dear friends.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Pat DeVito
Martha Cooper has been my dear friend and neighbor for over forty years. We were together at Wright School PTA, Midtown Neighborhood Association, and St. Mark's Presbyterian Church.. We both loved our own kids and everybody's children, especially the disadvantaged. Recently we attendend U of A Football Games together. She was a loyal and sometimes quite noisy fan. I know she will be watching all of us as we keep working toward completing her dream of the Midtown Libraary Learning Center which will undoubtedly bear her name. We'll try to keep your spirit alive and quietly prod the wheels of politics. You were such a patient and kind Spirit. I will miss you always. Love forever,
Audrey Marr
She was a great lady that touched many people and was an asset to the community. Her presence will be greatly missed.
Jean Sabo
My sincerest and heart felt condolences to the Midtown: Garden District members, leadership and Martha's family. Martha was truly a unique and caring individual completely dedicated to the principle that neighborhood residents should have a say in the future of their community. I applaud her long list of achievements, but mostly her ability to bring people together for a common good. There are few people with that ability and it is a huge loss to all of us when someone like her goes to her reward in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Please keep me apprized of any arrangements made.
Maximiliano Torres
I'm so sorry. I know what a good friend she was to you, and I know you (David Kha) will miss her very very much. Her life was an example of how people can continue to contribute to their community even when their health would excuse them from doing anything but sleeping. Some people have said that the best way to keep the memory of someone alive is to do those things you most admired that they did. I'll try to remember that about Martha.
Sharon Kha
Please accept this donation in memory of Martha Cooper. We are saddened by her loss
but would like to contribute to a cause so dear to her.
Robin Shambach
Principal. Burns & Wald - Hopkins Architects
I am an Aunt of Martha Cooper. I want to rememberher withthis memorial. I will miss
her annual Xmas letter & card. Thank you.
Irene Schnicker, Burlington, Iowa
We are sending the enclosed check in loving memory of Martha Cooper. We will surely
miss her but will keep her with us forever.
Mr. & Mrs. Geo Genungeorge and
The enclosed check is to be used for the memorial of Martha Cooperin accordance of the wishes of her family. She was a beautiful lady, a trusted friend, and a very favorite aunt. We will cherish all of our memories of fun times filled with love and caring. She will indeed
be greatly missed.
Mr. & Mrs. Dave Walker. Burlington, Iowa
Linda Elmore Thornton, Colorado
I think that next month's newsletter needs to be completely devoted to
honoring Martha. As we all go through our own griving we might find
comfort in writing down things we remember or accomplishments of
Martha's. Send whatever you like to me and I will put them together in a
special newsletter.
Carri Rondeau, Editor
Midtown Monthly Newsletter
To the friends and family of Martha,
I've known Martha for only a short time, but I'll remember her for the rest of my life.
All that she's done for Midtown is on inspiration to me and my daughter was fortunate
to participate in tha Wright-Catalina program as a tutor. I hope my small contribution
can help towards Martha's dream of creatihg the library/learning center.
Barbara Lehmann
Dear Midtown Neighbors,
My thoughts are with you as you carry on the fine work that Martha helped start in Midtown. While she will be missed greatly, her perseverance and spirited approach will continue to inspire us all.
Best wishes,
Carol Clark
Ward III Council Office
Enclosed please find check in memory of Martha. Things you may want to know: From a high
school graduation class numbering over 300, Martha was chosen most popular senior girl.
Also, she was sophomore queen and an attendant to the Homecoming queen.
Also, she was a good student, mostly A's and a few B's.
Mary Decker - Class of '45
Burlington, Iowa
This donation is made in memory of our dear friend Martha Cooper.
She was the Most Popular Girl in our high school class on 1945 at Burlington, Iowa, High.
And she remains that way in our hearts.
Don and Peggy Howells
Mission Viejo, California
Martha's positive energy helped the people of her neighborhood and all community immeasurably. She will be greatly missed.
Andrea IbaņezWe need more Martha Coopers!
Floyd Thompson
Our condolences to Martha Coopers family. She was a great lady with a big heart.
She will be sorely missed.
Arlene Lopez
Our prayers are with you Martha. Martha had been a special person for many of us.
Becky Ybarra
Her dedication and enthusiasm will be missed!
Jane Sabo
City of Tucson. Department of Neighborhood Resources
I was deeply saddened to learn of Martha's passing. She was a wonderful person and my life has been enriched by the oppurtunity I had to know her. Please convey my condolences to the Midtown Neighborhood Association.
Laura Thomas Sullivan
Tucson-Pima Public Library
I know Martha will be missed by many. She was a very special lady.
Kathy Dixon, Aide to Vice Mayor Carol West
Tucson City Council, Ward II
Thank you for letting us know. Martha really was a great lady. I will pass the news on to all here at the office.
Andy Squire, Aide to Council Member Fred Ronstadt
Ward VI
Dear Brad -
I am so sorry you have lost your friend. I know she was a faithful ally of yours and that you will miss her. My thoughts are with you and I wish you peace.
Love,
Reverand Nadine Rosin
Brad, I'm so sorry to hear that Martha Cooper is no longer with us. She was indeed a "feisty lady." I admired her very much. This has not been a good week for neighborhoods; as you probably know, Paul Smith died recently as well.
I hope more younger people are coming along who can replace them.
Gayle Hartman
Ward VI Candidate
Martha was a leader and great neighborhood citizen. I wish I could have got to know her better.
God Bless her.
Effrim Griffin
Our most heartfelt sympathy to Martha Cooper's family. Carstens kids and Cooper's kids had some good times at Wright school and we were neighbors for over 40 years. Martha's presence will be missed. Wright, Doolen, and Catalina High School influence our lives forever. We love you, Martha. Your friends,
Lois and Allen Carstens
If you would like to add your thoughts, please email us
Funding to this cause will be appreciated by her Midtown Neighborhood Association (a non-profit organization)
Here is the address:
David Kha, Treasurer
Midtown: The Garden District Neighborhood Association
4136 E. North Street
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 323-8278
khasan@aol.com