Editing Lepp, Emilie Koop (1888-1976)

''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1976 Apr 15 p. 30

Birth date: 1885 Nov 19

text of obituary:

<center><h3>MRS. EMILIE LEPP</h3></center>

Mrs.) Emilie Lepp was born November
19,1888 in Neukirch, Molotschna, in southern
Russia, to Paul and Marie Koop. The family
later moved to Terek, where she became a
child of God, was baptized and received into
the Mennonite Brethren church.
On March 29, 1911 she married John
Lepp. During the Russian Revolution, because of outbreaks of violence, they moved
to Kuban. From here they emigrated to
Canada in 1925, settling on a farm in
Manitou, Manitoba, and farming in nearby
Purves from 1935 to 1960. In 1960 they
retired to Winnipeg and joined the North
Kildonan Mennonite Brethren Church. In
1973 she moved to Donwood Personal Care
Home, where she resided until her passing on
January 27 .
As long as she was able she willingly
participated in church activities. She was
particularly interested in missions and the
salvation of souls. She prayed much for her
family, church and missions.
A funeral service was held January 30 at
the North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren
Church, Winnipeg. Rev. William Neufeld and
Rev. Victor Toews brought the messages.
One son predeceased her in infancy. She
leaves to mourn her passing her beloved
husband, John Lepp; two daughters and
three sons: Mary and Willie Baerg, Greendale, B.C.; John and Margaret Lepp, Elm
Creek, Man.; Frank and Kay Lepp, Manitou,
Man .; Bill and Agnes Lepp, Steinbach,
Man.; Emilie and Dave Reimer, Pilot Mound,
Man.; 24 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; two sisters; one brother in Russia; four
sisters-in-law; and many relatives and
friends.

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