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Donna was born in Fort Benton, Mont., on May 12, 1917, the second daughter of Richard Berry Crawford and Lydia Mabel McClellen Crawford. Her father was the sheriff of Choteau County at the time, and her mother was the daughter of the folks who started the McClellen Ferry that crossed the Missouri River.
Donna married John R. (Jack) Cooper, the son of Elbert Nathan (Nate) and Love Sarah Cooper, pioneer ranchers on Blue Creek, south of Billings, Mont., on Oct. 2, 1946, in Billings, Mont., at the ranch home of Al and Mary Rehberg on the rims north of Billings.
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They purchased the Hoyseth place down the creek and then finally bought a ranch located at McLeod, Mont., to complete their working years.
They retired to Naco, Ariz., on the Mexican border in 1990 and then moved to Bisbee, Ariz., in 1993, playing golf at Turquoise Valley and entertaining many of their friends from the north and south country. They recently moved to Tucson for health reasons.
Donna was a true ranch wife. She was on horseback while working their cattle and on tractors when putting up hay. She was a good cook and a very skilled hostess, no matter what or who came to the door. She and Jack were partners through the bad times as well as the good times.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather, G.D. (Doc) Beeson; and her sister, Helen Craven, who passed in 1992.
She leaves behind her husband “Jack” and a multitude of nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, as well as friends to remember her.
God bless you, Aunt Donna, we will miss you.
At Donna’s request, there will be no formal service. A memorial for family and friends will be held later. The date and location will be announced. Heather Mortuary in Tucson is handling arrangements.
Kelly Mason wrote on Jun 7, 2008 8:45 PM: