HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE – Earnest Morgan “Earnie” Cooper passed away on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012, at his residence in Hot Springs Village.

He was born March 31, 1935, and grew up in a farming family in Kalispell, Mont., the youngest of several siblings.

He was enjoying retirement and was active in his church and community.

Earnie is survived by his loving wife, Tina; children, Leanne Runnals, Wendy Johnson, and John Cooper; grandchildren, Eric Runnals, Matthew Cooper and Robert Cooper; and seven stepchildren and their families.

Mass of the Resurrection will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Hot Springs Village.

Arrangements are entrusted to CedarVale Funeral Home. Guests may register at http://www.cedarvalefuneralhome.com.

Published: 08/29/2012