Mary COOPER and Susanna Cooper STODDEN

These two lovely women were killed on July 11th on the
Pinnacle trail near Mt. Pilchuck. Mary Cooper Stodden
was born on 4-9-50 in Springfield, PA. Susanna, her
daughter, was born 7-2-79 in Seattle, WA. Mary
attended Georgetown University and the University of
Washington. She was an educator in Seattle schools for
27 years, for the past 15 years as Librarian at
Decatur Elementary. She recently earned a Masters
Degree in Library Science from the University of
Washington. Susanna graduated from Garfield High
School and Western Washington University with a degree
in Environmental Education. She has worked and
volunteered her time at many environmental
organizations and causes. She was anticipating a full
time teaching position in the fall. Mary is survived
by her husband, David Stodden, daughters, Elisa and
Joanna and two sisters, Jane and Nancy, as well as 4
sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law and numerous
other relatives and friends. Susanna is survived by
her father and sisters, her boyfriend, Norman Lee, and
a wide circle of friends. May they rest in peace!
Memorial Services are planned for 2:00 p.m., Sunday,
July 23rd at Town Hall, 119 8th St Seattle 98101.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to: In Memory
of Mary Cooper In Memory of Susanna Stodden Seattle
Public Library Foundation Washington Trails
Association 1000 4th Ave Seattle 98104 2019 3rd Ave
Suite 100 Seattle 98121 For Childrens Literacy
Programs www.wta.org 206-625-1367.

Published in print on 7/16/2006.
Seattle Times