Obituary: Kopp, Eileen Mary

Wed., Jan. 28, 2015

KOPP, Eileen Mary (Age 94) Eileen passed away peacefully in the loving arms of Our Lord at Cheney Care Center on Sunday, January 25, 2015.

She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

She worked along side her husband in a small store, on their farm caring for chickens and cows, and she also worked in the kitchen for the Cheney School District.

When Eileen decided to retire, she enjoyed traveling, and particularly spoiling her grandkids.

She was always there to help her neighbors, and being involved with Sunday school and the Women’s and Children’s Ministry at Marshall Community Church.

She will be fondly missed by all those whose lives she touched.

She is preceded in death by her father Mose, mother Martha, husband Robert, son Brian, and her sister Beth.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Keith Sr. and Jeannie, daughter-in-law Loretta, grandkids Keith Jr., Joseph, Michelle, Brandon, and Dustin; her great- grandkids Weston, Jerod, Lauren, Thomas, and Grayson; and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 11:00am at Spokane Memorial Gardens.

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