ERIKA KOOP

Condolences & Memories (9 entries)

• Tante Erika, as I called her, is often on my mind over the years. My mother was her cousin and after my parents died when I was fairly young, Tante Erika and I became close friends over the years. She has given me a huge gift of family history, and her contribution to my collecting and passing on family history is invaluable. But most of all, I miss her welcoming, kind and loving disposition, a certain way to always make you feel you were the most important person in her life at the time we were talking or visiting, She was a happy person but not without her sorrows, which she shared freely as well. I cannot imagine my life without having known her. Bis wir uns wiedersehn, Tante Erika - Posted by: Christina Amazonas (Niece) on: Apr 20, 2023

• Erika and our Mom Nettie nee Zacharias Janzen were the two oldest cousins in a large family. Both lost their mothers at a very young age during trying times. They were childhood playmates and remained close as they became adults, married and had children. Our Mom died young and Erika became our link to the past. She was a walking history book who could tell us stories of the early days and their perilous journey to Canada leaving the war/revolution torn country of South Russia. We loved to hear about the many experiences of those days. As the years passed she stayed in touch. I treasure my last visit with her on the telephone the day of her 95th birthday. She expressed gratitude for family nearby that came to visit regularly. She spoke of her memories of her beloved John. She was a woman who lived her love for all on a daily basis. We express our deepest sympathy to you, her family; she left such a beautiful legacy. We regret that we were unable to be part of her memorial service. We remember her with deep love. - Posted by: Margie Koop (She was my great aunt and a soul mate to our mother, Nettie Janzen) on: Nov 08, 2014

• We met Wanda at u of m and through her the rest of the charming and very talented Koop family. Erica and John were the most delightful and welcoming people imaginable. Their six girls were nourished in love and creativity. The results are amazing. Erica like John will be lovingly missed. We are fortunate to have known them. - Posted by: Brian and Joan Wallace (family friends) on: Nov 02, 2014

• Erika was my oldest cousin. She was a very special person. She kept in touch with all the families & made everyone feel special. I will miss her letters at Christmas. Our deepest sympathy to her family. Unfortunately we can not be there on Sat, as my last Aunt passed away & the funeral is on Sat as well, in Saskatoon, Love & Prayers Terry & Margrete Lambden - Posted by: Margrete Lambden (Cousin) on: Nov 01, 2014

• Erika was my oldest cousin. She was a very special person. She kept in touch with all the families & made everyone feel special. I will miss her letters at Christmas. Our deepest sympathy to her family. Unfortunately we can not be there on Sat, as my last Aunt passed away & the funeral is on Sat as well, in Saskatoon, Love & Prayers Terry & Margrete Lambden - Posted by: Margrete Lambden (Cousin) on: Nov 01, 2014

• Sorry we did not have the privelege of meeting your dear mother ....Wanda and Elvira. Thank you for sharing little stories about her. Condolences to both of you and all your family. - Posted by: Don and Connie Borys (Friends) on: Oct 31, 2014

• Mrs. Koop was a very special lady. She taught my mother Sunday school and years later when our family returned to Winnipeg I was privileged to meet her daughter Charlotte. Being neighbours gave me 6 sisters and many great and fond memories of fun and unconditional love. Mrs. Koop always had room for another girl! On my last visit in 2012 she showed me how to make those special bags made of grocery bags - she always made time to be with you and make you feel special and loved no matter how busy she was. She truly was a blessing to everyone who knew her. I will miss her!! - Posted by: Christine Morrison (Friend of family) on: Oct 31, 2014

• We have been blessed for having Erika as our friend for so many years. She made us feel so welcome when we joined her church in Sept 1972 and we appreciated being included in so many of her family celebrations over these many years. She is fondly remembered with our love and gratitude. - Posted by: Vern and Helen Plett (Freinds) on: Oct 31, 2014

• Condolences to all the family of Erika Koop. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember with fondness the creativity within her home when I visited as a child. It was always a special time for me. With gratitude for her kindness, encouragement and her creating a space for artistic gifts to blossom. Love and Blessings Dorothy - Posted by: Dorothy A Friesen (Relative) on: Oct 30, 2014