Koop, Katherina Olfert (1908-2001)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2001 Sep 14 p. 24

Birth date: 1908 Nov 14

text of obituary:

KATHERINA KOOP

Katherina Koop of Abbotsford, B.C. passed away June 11. She was born Nov. 14, 1908 to Johan and Aganeta Olfert in Burwalde, Russia. When she was 3 months old, the family moved to Steinfeld, Russia. In 1926 they immigrated to Canada. They farmed in Sperling, Man. She accepted Christ here, was baptized in La Salle, Man. and joined the MB church. After her father's death at age 63, she and her mother moved to Steinbach, Man. and joined Steinbach MB Church. She married Jacob Koop Oct. 27, 1957 and became mother to his 10 children, 8 of whom were still at home. Life wasn't easy, but they managed. In 1980 they moved to Clearbrook, B.C. Jacob died Mar. 4, 1995. She spent 8 months with Adolf and Helen Arm, then moved to Tabor Home, Clearbrook. She was diagnosed with cancer in March 2001, She had an operation June 5 from which she did not recover. Predeceased by Jacob, 2 sisters and a granddaughter, she is mourned by children Pete, Henry, Abe, Katie Wiebe, Adolf, Rudy, Helen Arm, Herb, Hildie Kehler and Jessie Bagay; 31 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and 1 brother. The funeral was June 16 at Woodlawn Funeral Home, Abbotsford, with Jay Neufeld ministering.