Cooper's hometown pays last respects
Published: Wed, Jul. 23, 2008 04:56PM
Modified Thu, Jul. 24, 2008 07:38AM
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closeNancy Cooper's hometown paid tribute to her Wednesday as hundreds streamed into Grace Lutheran Church, packing the pews of the Edmonton, Canada church for the 3 p.m. memorial service.
The Cary mother of two was found dead July 14 near a storm drain in an unfinished part of the Oaks of Meadow Ridge subdivision, two days after she'd been reported missing.
The service came on the second birthday of Nancy's youngest daughter, Katie.
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In addition to the church's main sanctuary, the overflow crowd was seated in other church buildings, including the gymnasium.
Children placed white roses atop an altar next to a large photo of Cooper holding daughter, Katie. A similar photo of Cooper holding Isabella, 4, was nearby.
The service opened with a video tribute that featured photos of Cooper with her children, friends and family, to songs including "You are my Sunshine" and "Crazy Love." There appeared to be no photos of Cooper's husband, Bradley, who did not attend.
Cooper's brother, Edmonton police officer Jeff Rentz, godfather, Glenn Sharples, and high school friend Anna McRoberts addressed the crowd from the pulpit. Rentz read statements from two of Cooper's Cary friends, Jessica Adam and Hannah Pritchard.
Descriptions of Cooper such as generous, loyal, beautiful, selfless, bubbly, confident and athletic were abundantly used throughout the service.
The service closed with the hymn, "Joyful, Joyful."
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