Hilda Mabel Cooper

Hilda M. Cooper, formerly of Neosho Falls passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016 in Springfield, MO. She was 90 years of age. Hilda was born July 6, 1926 in Lincoln, KS to James and Ruth M. (Eslinger) Klameth. She grew up in Neosho Falls and attended a one room schoolhouse, Punkin College. She helped with the work on her family's farm until marrying Carl D. Cooper on Sept. 16, 1946. They made their home together in Neosho Falls and raised their daughter, Ilene. The family attended the Neosho Falls United Methodist Church. Hilda moved to the Springfield, MO area in 2003 to be close to her daughter. Hilda enjoyed gardening and crocheting. She was a member of several organizations including the Neosho Valley Senior Citizens, the Order of the Eastern Star, and EHU. Hilda is survived by her daughter, Ilene (James) Helm of Springfield, MO; 2 grandchildren, Amy (Travis) Compton and Michael Helm of Springfield, MO; 3 great grandchildren, Kira Compton and Tyler and Austin Helm; brothers Gerald Thayer of Yates Center, KS and Billy Guse of Riverside, CA, and a sister Emily Guse of Bath, New York. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Junior Klameth. A memorial service for Hilda will be held 3:00p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at her graveside in Cedarvale Cemetery in Neosho Falls. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association and left in care of the funeral home. Condolences for the family may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .