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COPE -- Elaine Mary Ann Cope passed away on October 13, 2009 at the age of 79. Born in Dodge City, Kansas to John Koppers and Viola (Stein) Koppers. She grew up in Fowler, Kansas and upon graduating high school, Elaine went to a Catholic Nursing School in Halstead, Kansas. In 1954 was wed to Jesse. R. Cope. They were married for more than 25 years until he passed away in 1980. They had three daughters; Rhonda Fisher, Laura Fatemi and husband Ali, Suzette Beck and husband David. Elaine was the proud grandmother of four; Marie Jordan, Farrah Fatemi, Michael and John Fisher and also great-grandchildren to Zackery and Jacob Jordan. Elaine's death was preceded by her parents John and Viola Koppers; son-in-law Pat Fisher; and grandson, Daniel Beck. As a nurse, Elaine was very caring and nurturing and strong willed. She also brought a sense of humor to her work and life. Elaine retired from Lovelace after 30+ years in 1995. In her spare time she enjoyed quilting, bridge and reading. Services will be held in Paradise Hills at St. Jude Catholic Church, 5712 Paradise Blvd., NW on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 9:45 a.m. for the rosary and the funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. The interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her beloved Jesse. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, and Tennessee 38105. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Elaine's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 884-1188
        Published on: Fri October 16, 2009