Cooper, Lois Jean (Meyer) (08/26/1939–04/16/1997). Lois Meyer from Aurora, Illinois received a B.A. degree in Psychology from Grinnell in 1961. She was a leader in women’s residence hall governance (James Hall Baffleboard, 1959-60) and lived in Cleveland Hall (1957-58) and Pine Tree Hall (1960-61). She was active in a women’s dance group (Orchesis) and swimming club (White Caps).
She worked as a social worker in Cook County, Illinois.
In 1962 Lois married classmate Marcus Cooper, Jr., who was an officer in the U.S. Air Force, and they lived in many places as customary for military service. They had two children, Marcus Fleming Cooper III and Jamie Lynn Cooper. In 1992 Lois and Marcus were divorced.
