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Kopp, Peter C. (1924-2006)
(Created page with ""Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Dec 15 p. 26 Birth Date: 1931 Mar 14 text of obituary: <center><h3>PETER C. KOPP</h3></center> Peter Kopp died sud- denly Oct. 1...") |
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| − | Peter Kopp died |
+ | Peter Kopp died suddenly Oct. 13. He was |
| − | denly Oct. 13. He was |
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born Mar. 14, 1931 in |
born Mar. 14, 1931 in |
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| − | Coaldale, Alta. to |
+ | Coaldale, Alta. to Peter and Anna Kopp. |
| − | ter and Anna Kopp. |
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As a boy, he accepted |
As a boy, he accepted |
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| − | Christ as Saviour |
+ | Christ as Saviour during a house visitation |
| − | ing a house visitation |
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and was baptized as |
and was baptized as |
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a teenager, joining Coaldale MB Church. Peter's |
a teenager, joining Coaldale MB Church. Peter's |
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| − | life was characterized by faith in God, |
+ | life was characterized by faith in God, commitment to family, and joy that came from serving |
| − | ment to family, and joy that came from serving |
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others. He was never too busy to help others |
others. He was never too busy to help others |
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with rides to appointments or house repairs. He |
with rides to appointments or house repairs. He |
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homes, and playing his mandolin. Predeceased |
homes, and playing his mandolin. Predeceased |
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by 2 infant children, he is mourned by his wife |
by 2 infant children, he is mourned by his wife |
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| − | of 50 years, Erna (Baerg); sons Lawrence ( |
+ | of 50 years, Erna (Baerg); sons Lawrence (Wanda), Allen (Alison), Murray (Lorna), and Wesley |
| − | da), Allen (Alison), Murray (Lorna), and Wesley |
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(Ruth); 10 grandchildren; 4 brothers; 3 sisters. |
(Ruth); 10 grandchildren; 4 brothers; 3 sisters. |
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The memorial service was Oct. 17 at Coaldale |
The memorial service was Oct. 17 at Coaldale |
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Latest revision as of 13:05, 15 April 2024
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Dec 15 p. 26
Birth Date: 1931 Mar 14
text of obituary:
PETER C. KOPP
Peter Kopp died suddenly Oct. 13. He was born Mar. 14, 1931 in Coaldale, Alta. to Peter and Anna Kopp. As a boy, he accepted Christ as Saviour during a house visitation and was baptized as a teenager, joining Coaldale MB Church. Peter's life was characterized by faith in God, commitment to family, and joy that came from serving others. He was never too busy to help others with rides to appointments or house repairs. He enjoyed singing tenor at hospitals and seniors' homes, and playing his mandolin. Predeceased by 2 infant children, he is mourned by his wife of 50 years, Erna (Baerg); sons Lawrence (Wanda), Allen (Alison), Murray (Lorna), and Wesley (Ruth); 10 grandchildren; 4 brothers; 3 sisters. The memorial service was Oct. 17 at Coaldale MB Church.
