Kathy, the youngest daughter of Sam and Mary Cooper, was born on the trapline in Papongo Lake, Ontario. This initial upbringing created a love for nature, plants, water, animals and family that carried on her entire life.

She was predeceased by her husband, Gerry, parents Sam and Mary as well as siblings Ellen, Mary and brother John.

She is survived by son Derrick, daughter Monique (Joe), nieces and nephew, Marlise, Kym (Rory) ,Roy, Jody (Jodi), LeeAnne (Marc) as well as her pride and joy; Grandchildren, Chris (Christine), Keerie (Chris L), Chloe (Andrew), Breeze, and Jaden, Great-grandchildren Austin (Makenzie), Kenzie, Haelie, Keaven, Carson, Hazel, Aubrey, James, Alex, Paige and great-great granddaughter, Bella!

Visitation will be held 12:00 pm, followed by funeral service, 1:00 p.m. December 23, 2025, at the Forestry Fellowship Centre. Interment will follow in the Red Lake Cemetery.

If friends so desire, donations in her memory can be made to Memory in Miles through the Red Lake Funeral Chapel, Box 237, Red Lake, ON P0V 2M0.