Ruth Cooper, age 42

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Lost to gun violence on August 10, 1985 in Pierce, Washington.

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  • Number of children:
    1 5
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  • Personality:
    1 compassionate, nonjudgemental, confidant, good listner, best friend, trust worthy
    1 She was the best person I've ever known and she was my mom
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  • Occupation:
    1 crank shaft grinder, machinist
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  • Schools attended:
    1 L.H. Bates Vocational Technical Institute
    1 I love you Mom
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