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Mary Irene (Kinderknecht)
Cooper
Nov 24, 1931 - May 17, 2020
Posted by: Ann Weber
DAVIS FAMILY
FUNERAL HOME
DEWEY, WASHINGTON CO, OK
(permission granted)
Loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother Mary Irene Cooper, 88, of
Bartlesville, died Sunday in Bartlesville.
Irene was born the daughter of John and Irene (Stephens) Kinderknecht on
Nov. 24, 1931, in Wichita, KS. She received a Catholic education graduating
from Cathedral High School in 1949. She went on to further her education at
Sacred Heart College in Wichita. During this time she reconnected with a
former high school friend Richard Cooper and they quickly fell in love and
married on Aug. 29, 1953. Soon after, Richard was inducted into the U.S.
Army and Mary joined him at Edgewood, MD. Once honorably discharged, Richard
began his career with Phillips Petroleum and the family was posted to Spain,
Borger, Houston, and finally back to Bartlesville.
Growing up, Irene’s family owned Kinderknecht Printing and they operated a
very specialized printing press that has since been donated to Pittsburg
State College to be displayed in an on-campus museum. Her father who was of
German descent was famous for making German meatballs and little Irene
learned to cook great meals and chocolate chip cookies.
From an early age, Irene loved the Lord and was a faithful member of St.
James Catholic Church. She always had perfect hair and could get any stain
out no matter how tough. For many years she worked at Hallmark and was
always up on the latest cards, especially ones on the funny side.
To Irene, all family outings and trips were special. Even though she hated
camping, Irene volunteered as her daughters’ Girl Scout leader and took them
on several campouts. Most of all she loved her family and enjoyed spending
time with Richard and attending her precious grandkids’ many school and
sporting activities.
Irene is survived by her loving husband of 67 years Richard; two daughters
Connie Templeton and Todd, and Diane Trcka and Rob; four grandchildren Amy
Everly and fiancé Jeremy Tafolla, Michael Trcka, Alli Trcka, Jamie
Templeton; and one great grandson Cooper Lee Templeton. She is preceded in
death by her parents and two brothers Jimmy and Jack Kinderknecht.
Visitation will be held Tue from 10am to 7pm at the Davis Family Funeral
Home & Crematory – Walker Brown Chapel, 918-333-7665, 4201 Nowata Rd,
Bartlesville.
A rosary will be said Tue at 7pm in the Davis Family Funeral
Home – Walker Brown Chapel. Funeral mass will be held Wed at 11am at St.
James Catholic Church.
Interment will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery.
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