Obituary of Astrid Koop
KOOP, Astrid (neeGossen)
At 80 years of age, Astrid passed away peacefully on Monday, November 19, 2018 at Erie Shores Hospice surrounded by her loving family.
She was a proud Pelee Islander even after living on the mainland for the past 71 years. Walt and Astrid just celebrated 58 years of marriage. Together they raised three children. In addition, they cared for two foster children and opened their home to countless others, offering warm hospitality.
Astrid will be dearly missed by her husband Walter. She was a loving mother to Jamie Koop and his wife Carol, Andrea Yantzi and her husband Jim and Anne-Marie Kap and her husband John.
Grandchildren, Kaitlyn Watson (Koop) and husband Ben Watson, Cameron Koop, Steffan Yantzi, Claire Yantzi, Levi Kap and Annika Kap treasure their hand-made quilts and have fond memories of platters of rolladen.
Astrid was a sister to the late Kurt Gossen (1997), Paul and wife Cathy Gossen, Frieda and husband Frank Mora and Jake Gossen. Dear sister-in-law to Linda Driedger and the late Rudy Driedger, Jane and Ed Tiessen. She leaves behind several nieces and nephews.
All are welcome to share their condolences at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell St., Leamington on Wednesday, November 21 from 2:00 – 5:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 pm.
A private family burial will take place prior to the funeral service. The celebration of life will be held at North Leamington Mennonite Church on November 22 at 2:00 pm; Alisha Good and Charleen Jongejan Harder officiating.
As an expression of sympathy, donations are gratefully received for the Es- Kent Mennonite Heritage Centre or Erie Shores Hospice.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Astrid
Koop 1938 2018.
Décès pour la Ville: Leamington, Province: Ontario
