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Created page with ""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, He..." |
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anarchists, times were difficult, and the | anarchists, times were difficult, and the | ||
family immigrated to Manitoba in 1928 . | family immigrated to Manitoba in 1928. | ||
Henry was baptized and joined the MB | Henry was baptized and joined the MB | ||
church near Sperling. In 1946, the family | church near Sperling. In 1946, the family | ||
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a staunch supporter of his family, and a | a staunch supporter of his family, and a | ||
strong believer in God. He was a member | strong believer in God. He was a member | ||
of | of McIvor Ave. MB Church, and often wrote | ||
letters to the MB Herald on church issues. | letters to the MB Herald on church issues. | ||
Predeceased by Helen; 1 sister; 3 brothers; | Predeceased by Helen; 1 sister; 3 brothers; | ||
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(Dolores), Wilmer (Elenore), Art (Christine); | (Dolores), Wilmer (Elenore), Art (Christine); | ||
9 grandchildren; 2 brothers. The funeral | 9 grandchildren; 2 brothers. The funeral | ||
was July 18 at | was July 18 at McIvor Ave. MB Church. | ||
[[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]] | [[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:37, 25 November 2024
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 Oct p. 34
Birth date: 1918 Jul 11
text of obituary:
HENRY KOOP
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.