Lois Yvonne Butler Cooper

On June 25, 2025, Lois passed away peacefully at Burlington Retirement Village, aged 87 years. Dearly loved Mum of Michael (deceased), Michelle, Belinda, Susan and Nick. Adored and special Nana of Andrew, Courtney and Ajay, Caitlin, Brittany, Jake, Sam, and Luke. Great Nana to Malachi. Loved daughter of the late Olive and Walter Cooper, and sister to the late Ross Cooper. Cherished sister-in-law and great friend of Jillian Scandrett. Very dear friend of the late John Haberfield and inspiring teacher of many Christchurch children. Our heartfelt thanks go to all the wonderful staff at Burlington Village for their loving care of Lois. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Lois Butler, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to KidsCan in Lois’ memory would be appreciated, and can be made online at www.kidscan.org.nz. The funeral service for Lois will be held at St Barnabas Anglican Church, 8 Tui Street, Fendalton, on Thursday, July 3, at 2.00pm.

“May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.”