Leisa Saunders Cooper

May 08 , 1957 - March 01 , 2026

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Obituary

Leisa Saunders Cooper, born on May 8, 1957, in Trenton, Michigan, passed away on March 1, 2026, in Dearborn, Michigan. She was 68 years old.

Leisa spent her life in Trenton. She was a beloved teacher who dedicated herself to supporting her students in any way she could. Her contributions to Trenton Public Schools and Christ the King Lutheran School in Southgate were marked by her unwavering commitment and gentle spirit.

Leisa was a cherished wife, mother, daughter, and sister. She was preceded in death by her father, James Saunders. She is survived by her devoted husband, James “Coop” Cooper; her beloved daughter Emmy Cooper; her loving mother, Sylvia Saunders; her dear siblings, Craig (Dana) Saunders and Mark (Jeannie) Saunders, and her two dogs Izzy and Tootsie.

Leisa was known for her warmth, kindness, and style. Her family and friends will forever remember her generous heart and the joy she brought into their lives.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michigan Humane Society.

Condolences

Dear family of Leisa, I am so saddened to read of Leisa’s passing! She was a great neighborhood friend and we stayed friends throughout my early years of married life in Columbus Ohio. Leisa was a fun loving, kind and supportive friend. But we both got busy with life and grew apart. Know that her friends loved her fiercely and I am thankful to have known her and called her friend. As you grieve for your daughter, wife and mom, know we all loved her and she is in Heaven with Jim and Jesus. God be with you all, Nancy Silsbe Huber Campbell What a dear friend
Jim We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Matt and Hillary Ebejer Matthew_ebejer@msn.com
Dear Coop, we are so sorry for your loss. We hope that loving memories will comfort you in the difficult days ahead. Know that you are in our hearts and in our thoughts. Kris & Jeff Peters
Sorry for your loss Coop. Prayers for you & your family. God Bless Linda & Ron Rzepecki
We are heartbroken to hear about Leisa. We know you through Bridgewater and fortunate enough to have known her. She was a great teacher who brought fun and excitement to the classroom- Leisa was a teacher to 3 of our 4 children and they loved her and still talk about her to this day. She will be missed by so many. Jack, Shannon, John, Elizabeth, Mandy and Mackenzie Kell Shannon Kell
I am very sorry for your loss, Coop. Mark Wheeler
So very sorry to hear about your loss, Coop. My thoughts are with you and your family during this really difficult time. Valentina Johnson
I'm soooo very sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace, comfort, and strength. Lisa Littke
Coop, it is with heavy hearts that we offer our condolence at the loss of your wife. You have many friends here at Bridgewater who will support you during these difficult days ahead. May Leisa rest in God's eternal peace. Tony & Kathy Galuszka
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sorry I never met her, but what a lovely tribute. Claudea Heise
Dear Coop, Sending my most sincere condolences to you and your family upon the passing of your wife. Judith Morton
Mrs. Cooper was my daughter's 5th grade teacher. She provided a warm, caring, and positive environment for the kids and had a genuinely kind, empathic, and grounded energy that put me at ease the moment I met her at the school. She would always give me a thumbs up and a reassuring smile in the parking lot when I'd see her as I'd pick my daughter up at dismissal to let me know she had a good day! Mrs. Cooper definitely made a positive impact on those who were blessed to know her. May she rest in peace and her family find comfort. Elissa L.
Dear Coop, My deepest, sincerest sympathies on the passing of your dear wife Leisa! Sandy O’Malley
Coop, we are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and your family at this very difficult time. Leisa Cooper Family
Coop. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you. Judy A Schings
Our hearts and prayers go out to Coop and Family. May God's comfort and peace be with you in this difficult time. Charlie and Debbie Zammit
Dear Coop and family, we were saddened to hear about the passing of your wife. We know that she was one of the finest!!!! Mary Anne and Gary Davis
Emmy and Coop: We have 50 years of friendship and memories. Emmy I was blessed with the greatest honor to be Leisa’s nurse during your birth. What an honor that was. Leisa is the kindest person I’ve ever been blessed to call friend. I will miss her deeply. I pray you both cherish her memories and heal. Bunny and Greg Plagens
Dear Coop and family, so very sorry to hear of your wife’s passing… I want you to know you will be in my thoughts and prayers for the coming days… I know she will be missed by many people.. Jean Wong
Dear Coop and family: I am deeply saddened to learn about the passing of your cherished wife. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Janice Sullivan
Dear Coop, I am so very sorry for the loss of your Dear wife Leisa. I so enjoyed seeing her and gabbing with her at Marshall’s. She was such a lovely person. I will miss her. Our deepest sympathy, Dave and Cathy Putz Cathy Putz
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jerry and Sandy Wagel
Emmy and Coop, We are shocked, saddened, and in disbelief over the news about Leisa. My kids both had her during Leisa’s first and second year as a Kindergarten teacher—they absolutely loved her! I was fortunate to work with her for nearly 20 years combined at Taylor and Hedke Elementary. She was a wonderful teacher and coworker. Leisa was so down-to-earth, which made her easy to talk to. She always welcomed everyone with an open heart. We will miss her deeply. With love and our deepest sympathy, The Heuer Family Heuer Karen
Coop - So sorry for the loss of your wife. Although we never met her, she sounds like a wonderful person and we're sure she will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bob & Barbara Haveman
Dear Jim, Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your wife, Leisa. While our paths never crossed, it was clear to everyone who knows you how much you loved and respected her. Wishing you comfort and clarity in the days ahead. We are all standing behind you. Sincerely, Jerry Livingston Jerry Livingston
Leisha was always smiling when I saw her and if she wasnt she was waiting for the right moment to light that spark to share with it all. She will be missed by many. All the best to Coop and the family. Cynthia Belka
Dear Coop, I don’t know what words can truly ease a loss like this. Leisa was the best of us—kind, compassionate, empathetic, and a wonderful wife, mother, and friend. Even though distance kept us apart over the years, she was never far from our hearts or our thoughts. Please know that you and Emmy are in our thoughts during this incredibly difficult time. Leisa touched so many lives, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. With heartfelt sympathy, Mark Mark Koller
Very sorry for your loss Leisa will always hold a special place in my heart she will never be forgotten always remembering with love Cheryl Gutekunst XoXo leisa cooper
So sorry to hear about your dear wife. I have no words Jim. Leisa Cooper