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JOAN MARGARET IDA KOEPPEL
Born: Apr 22, 1927
Date of Passing: Mar 25, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOAN MARGARET IDA KOEPPEL (WILSON) Beloved mom, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Joan passed peacefully on March 25, 2017 at Riverview Health Centre. Joan was born April 22, 1927 on the family farm near Neelin, Manitoba to Humphrey and Madeline (Stuart) Wilson. She was the youngest of eight children; Winnifred Collins, Madeline Gibson, William Wilson, Humphrey (Toby) Wilson, Edith Easton, Charles Wilson, and Vera Turner. Joan was a country girl at heart - she loved to roam the prairie fields with her sister Vera, where they spent many hours after chores were done exploring and discovering the natural wonders of growing up on the beautiful Manitoba prairies. Joan went to Lake Lorne school and graduated from Cartwright High School. She started teaching in a one room school house shortly after graduation. Joan eventually made her way to Winnipeg and began work at the Canadian Bank of Commerce and not long after, met her husband Hans (Jack) Koeppel. They were married July 31, 1954 and were blessed with four children, John, Gloria, Monica and Paul. Joan was predeceased by Paul in 1964 and Monica in 2006. Joan was a lover of animals and nature and took pleasure in life's simple things. She was tenacious and strong-willed and faced life's challenges with courage and quiet determination. She lived most of her life with Multiple Sclerosis and fought to find alternative therapies to help combat it. She was known to offer advice and support to numerous friends and acquaintances, even when she wasn't always feeling her best. She was always searching for cures and fought hard for the special needs of her children John and Monica. She was a rebel and made independent choices in her efforts to help them navigate their way in the world. Even when she lost her eyesight, her lifeline was her radio, and she remained well informed and aware of the world around her to the very end. Joan was non-judgmental and generous and would give her last possession if need be. Joan is survived by her son John and daughter Gloria Mancini (Mark); granddaughters, Andrea (Ryan) and Vanessa (Dylann); and great-grandson Carter. She is also survived by her sister Vera Turner; sister-in-law Jane Wilson, and many nieces and nephews. Thank you to the staff at Riverview Health Centre for their kind and compassionate care during her time there. Many thanks to the friends, family and companions who spent time with Joan on her life's journey. You were all very special and important to her, and brought many riches to her life. Should you wish to honour Joan's memory, donations may be made to Autism Society Manitoba, Society for Manitobans with Disabilities, CancerCare Manitoba, MS Society of Canada (Manitoba) or the charity of your choice. A celebration of Joan's life will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 08, 2017
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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I used to volunteer to visit Joan often when I was younger with my mother. She was so funny, creative, fun and so loving, and her stories were the best. Joan has taught me many things in the 4 years Ive known her. My condolences to the family, she was one of the most genuine people I ever met. - Posted by: Joe-Anne Guiboche (An old friend) on: May 09, 2018
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My mom's little sister and my sweet aunt. She loved to care for all and I was often the beneficiary. She got me a job that suited me perfectly and started me on a career that was a perfect match and served me so well as I attempted to grow up. Once I had that job she thought it would be good to take care of my shirts on top of raising John, Gloria and Monica. I am so thankful for all she did and that I didn't let her look after my laundry for long. I loved her stories, and her remedies and her wish to make all thing well. One of my first memories of a "big deal" was her wedding when I was 5. She was so engaging and interested in kids, jobs, people and loved it when I told her I listened to CJOB. A beautiful, caring, wise and loving lady has left us and we will miss her so much. My aunt and my mom's little sister. Dear Aunt Joan we love you. - Posted by: Robert Turner (Nephew) on: Apr 20, 2017
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“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow.”– Melodie Beattie. On behalf of SMD Foundation we are grateful to be remembered by Joan’s loved ones during this time and honoured to be trusted to support Manitobans with disabilities in his memory. - Posted by: Society for Manitobans with Disabilities (SMD) Foundation (Charity) on: Apr 10, 2017
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Thank you for the lovely tribute to Aunt Joan. My memories of her go way back to when I was a very small child, and she herself was a teenager still at home. She was a lot of fun to be with and I always looked forward to spending time with her and her sister, my Aunt Vera. She was always kind and understanding and as I got older I came to appreciate her unique sense of humour. She coped with many tribulations in her lifetime but she wasn't a complainer. And she was a great listener. Although I have not seen her much in recent years she will always hold a dear spot in my heart. Our love and sympathy goes out to all of you. - Posted by: Margaret and Ken Riddell (Niece) on: Apr 08, 2017
