Editing Koop, Henry (1918-2008)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 Oct p. 34

Birth date: 1918 Jul 11

text of obituary:

<center><h3>HENRY KOOP</he></center>

Henry Koop died
suddenly at his home
on July 11, 2008. He
was born Aug. 15, 1918
in Ukraine to Peter
and Anna Koop. After
Peter was murdered by
anarchists, times were difficult, and the
family immigrated to Manitoba in 1928 .
Henry was baptized and joined the MB
church near Sperling. In 1946, the family
moved to Winnipeg, and in 1948, Henry
married Helen Peters. After nearly 30
years of marriage, she died of cancer. In
1979, he married Agnes Huebert. Henry
worked at Canada Post for 24 years, after
which he and Agnes ran a florist shop.
He was an avid golfer, a political activist,
a staunch supporter of his family, and a
strong believer in God. He was a member
of Mcivor Ave. MB Church, and often wrote
letters to the MB Herald on church issues.
Predeceased by Helen; 1 sister; 3 brothers;
1 granddaughter; he is mourned by Agnes;
children Ruth (Tim) Klippenstein, David
(Dolores), Wilmer (Elenore), Art (Christine);
9 grandchildren; 2 brothers. The funeral
was July 18 at Mcivor Ave. MB Church.

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