TFM Links

Home

Obituaries

Memorials

Locator

You Should Know

Our Goals

Contact Us

Barbara A. Koppers Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1924 - 2006 Age: 82 KOPPERS, Barbara A. Gremps St. Paw Paw Passed away Wednesday evening, August 23, 2006 at LakeView Community Hospital, Paw Paw. Barbara was born June 30, 1924 in Paw Paw the daughter of the late William and Matilda (Hemenway) Wilcox. Barbara was a 1942 graduate of Decatur High School and became a registered Pharmacist Assistant and was employed by Van Antwerp Drugs in Paw Paw. In 1944 she entered the United States Cadet Nurse Corps. She became a registered nurse upon graduation from the Camillus School of Nursing, Borgess Hospital in 1946 and was employed by LakeView Community Hospital and became a supervisor of Coronary Care Nurses until her retirement in 1984. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Paw Paw, was a first aid instructor for the American Red Cross, and was an inspector of election poles and a census enumerator. She was a member of the Western Michigan Chapter 101 of the Watch and Clock Collectors, and the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors. On May 17, 1947 in Paw Paw, Barbara was united in marriage to George J. Koppers, Sr. who preceded her in death on April 17, 1996. She was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Shirley Bigelow and Thelma Gurnsey; sister-in-law, Valentine Koppers. Surviving are 3 sons, George (Sandra) Koppers, Jr of Mattawan, David Koppers of Lawton and Thomas (Marcia) Koppers of Augusta; 2 daughters, Barbara (Peter) Percival of Bloomingdale and Anne Marie (Fassett) Koppers of Green Bay, WI; 18 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sister, Frances Oliver of West Covina, CA; many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Sunday 6-8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where a vigil service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Paw Paw with Rev. Fr. Robert F. Creagan celebrant. Interment to follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Paw Paw. Memorial contribution may be made to Meals on Wheels.

Please feel free to post a message of condolence.
Name
E-mail
Display Email Address with condolence? Yes    No TimeForMemory.com does not sell or supply email addresses to any outside parties. However, unscrupulous businesses will scan the internet for email addresses to add to their spam mailling list. Therefore, including your email may enhance your chance of being spammed.
Message
AntiSpam Form Filter: Please type the characters you see
Messages will be reviewed prior to display. Please allow 24 business hours for review.

There are currently 5 condolences.

Barbara Morrison Thursday August 31, 2006 at 7:40 PM

Dear "Neighbors", I'm sorry I'm late with my condolences. Dad and I have both been out of town. Barb was so kind to me when I was the 'new kid on the block'. I valued her advice and friendship. I know her memory will linger with all of her relatives and friends for many years to come. I just wanted you to know I am thinking of you. Barbara

patty starr starrpatyd@msn.com Tuesday August 29, 2006 at 1:55 PM

Aunt Barb will be truley missed by all of us but we know she is truley happy now. Love Patty

Tina Hancox Friday August 25, 2006 at 11:06 AM

My thoughts are with you at this time. I know how hard it is to lose Aunt Barb.

Geraldine Bates Sampsell gerrysas@localnet.com Thursday August 24, 2006 at 8:21 PM

We are sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Our thought's and prayers go out to the family. Paul and Geraldine Sampsell

Sue (Goswick) Hallan Thursday August 24, 2006 at 6:27 PM

I am so very truly sorry for the loss of your mother, grandmother, great grandmother.

Printable Condolence Page

---