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Koop Katherine Dyck (1927-2006): Difference between revisions
Created page with ""Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Sep 22 p. 26 Birth date: 1927 Jul 16 text of obituary: <center><h3>KATHERINE KOOP</h3></center> Katherine Koop died May 1. She w..." |
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Katherine Koop died May 1. She was born | Katherine Koop died May 1. She was born | ||
Aug. 18, 1927 near | Aug. 18, 1927 near Mullingar, Sask. to Abram | ||
and Aganeta Dyck. At | and Aganeta Dyck. At | ||
10, she moved with her | 10, she moved with her | ||
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making everyone feel comfortable. She enjoyed | making everyone feel comfortable. She enjoyed | ||
her grandchildren and was an encouragement to | her grandchildren and was an encouragement to | ||
many. She is mourned by Werner; children | many. She is mourned by Werner; children Laurena (Donald) Kroeker, Donna, Douglas (Karen), | ||
Joanne (Dan) Voth, and Rachel (Randy) Sawatzky; | Joanne (Dan) Voth, and Rachel (Randy) Sawatzky; | ||
11 grandchildren. The memorial service was May | 11 grandchildren. The memorial service was May | ||
Latest revision as of 11:33, 25 March 2024
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Sep 22 p. 26
Birth date: 1927 Jul 16
text of obituary:
KATHERINE KOOP
Katherine Koop died May 1. She was born Aug. 18, 1927 near Mullingar, Sask. to Abram and Aganeta Dyck. At 10, she moved with her family to Ontario. They attended Vineland MB Church where Katherine was later baptized and became a member. She loved and served Jesus all her life, teaching Sunday school and singing in the choir. She met Werner Koop and, in 1954, they were married. Kay and Werner had a special partnership, operating a farm and raising 5 children. Their home was a place of welcome, complete with love, laughter, and a table of baked goodies. Kay had a way of making everyone feel comfortable. She enjoyed her grandchildren and was an encouragement to many. She is mourned by Werner; children Laurena (Donald) Kroeker, Donna, Douglas (Karen), Joanne (Dan) Voth, and Rachel (Randy) Sawatzky; 11 grandchildren. The memorial service was May 5 at Vineland (Ont.) MB Church.