Background
Cooper, Shirley Ruth was born on June 6, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Daughter of Omer and Thelma Ruth (Gunn) Henderson.
Cooper, Shirley Ruth was born on June 6, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Daughter of Omer and Thelma Ruth (Gunn) Henderson.
Associate of Arts in Commercial Art, Everett (Washington) Community College, 1973. Bachelor in Human Services, Western Washington University, 1976. Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Illustration, Cornish College of the Arts, 1994.
Counseling intern Children's Resource Center, Snohomish County Mental Health, Everett, 1975-1976. Teachers aide Everett School District, 1976-1979. Home base educator Head Start, Everett, 1983-1984.
Family advisory Snohomish County Head Start, Edmonds, Washington, 1984-1986. South district director Pilchuck Area Council Campfire, Everett, 1986-1987. Family life instructor Everett Community College, 1988-1991.
Private practice artist and illustrator Everett, since 1994. With Earthworks Galleries, Oregon.
Volunteer, gallery committee Snohomish County Arts Council, Everett, since 1994. Member Northwest Pastel Society.
Married Melvin C. Monk, August 30, 1986. Children: Geoffrey Donovan Cooper, Jules Mason Cooper.