Maxine passed away peacefully in her sleep, at the age of 95, in Sutherlin, OR. She was born in Cherry Hill, Arkansas to Elihu Ford & Alta Martin Ford.
She had an unconventional approach to life. She was the favorite fun Auntie.
She was that person who didn’t pretend to be anyone she wasn’t. She loved her family & never ceased to cause amusement for us & nice to have her in our corner when we need a cheer. She was fondly called Nana by Tanya Ford Anderson, Cynthia Ford Steinruck & Lindsay Ford.
She is survived by her children: Larry Altstatt (Ginny), Debbie Briddle (Jeff), Ricky Cooper (Dorrie), Randy Cooper (Donna). Grandchildren: Carrie Montgomery, Jeff Murtaugh, Scott Cooper & Josh Cooper. Sister-in-laws: Mickey Ford & Mary Ford. Numerous nieces/nephews. With 8 Great Grandchildren.
She was proceeded in death by her parents. Her husband, Windell “Leroy” Cooper. Siblings: Norman Ford, Alma Welch, Eula “Dean” Lee & Elihu Ford, Jr. Granddaughter, Lora Cooper Dunbar and a stillborn son, Ivan.
A special appreciation for the Loving Care she received at Chantele’s Loving Touch & the monthly visits from Dr Luke Herscher, of Sutherlin, OR.