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Cleora Leona (Cope) Poorman

September 8, 1931 - December 21, 2024

Cleora Leona (Cope) Poorman
September 8, 1931 – December 21, 2024
Cleora Leona Poorman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024, at the age of 93. She is now reunited with Bud, her husband of 66 years, who was her lifelong companion and best friend.
She is survived by her three children and loving family: Michael (Stephanie), Marcia Kroth (the late John), and Daniel (Vanessa) .
Cleora was a devoted grandmother to: Jennifer Donovan (Toby), Kristina Oberle (Adam), Amy Lein (Steven), Adam Kroth (Sharon), Andrew Kroth, Alan Kroth (Justyna), and Dakota (Olivia).
She also leaves behind many cherished great-grandchildren: Tyler, Kelci, Saylor, Blake, Emma, Kinley, Kyle, Macey, Haydon, Harrison, Tyson, Owen, Jameson, and Arlene.
Raised in the Spanaway/Eatonville area, Cleora married her Kapowsin High School sweetheart, Bud Poorman, in 1949. Together, they spent many years working hard on the farm before Cleora began her career in 1963 with the Bethel School District as a cook, under the guidance of her mother-in-law, Dorothy Poorman. She worked for 30 years in the school system, feeding and caring for generations of children. In addition to her work at the school, Cleora was an active member of the Ohop Grange, where she served as an officer and was involved in various community projects, including fundraisers, "seed" displays at the fair, and cooking for numerous events. She was especially known for her delicious batches of baked beans, peanut brittle and cinnamon rolls, which became local favorites. Cleora and Bud were also devoted members of Tanwax Country Chapel, where Cleora’s beautiful voice graced the congregation every Sunday morning.
As they grew older, their tradition of weekly “date nights” at Subway became a treasured routine with many friends, a quiet testament to their enduring love. Following Bud’s passing, Cleora found a new home at Silver Creek Senior Living in Puyallup, where she continued to bring joy and light to those around her. Her warmth, kindness and quiet strength made a lasting impact on both the residents and staff at Silver Creek. Cleora's legacy of love, generosity, humor and community involvement will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her. She was a shining light in the lives of her family, friends, and all who encountered her. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished.