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Joe Toscano
January 17, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I used to live in Vista, but worked in Carlsbad and purchased my paint there. Two young boys worked there also, must have been his sons. Always service with a smile..
Thomas Altfillisch
December 23, 2010
John: Sherry and I are saddened to hear of your passing. We both have fond memories of you, and always enjoyed hearing from you over the years, and to welcome you when you visited...God Speed Tom & Sherry
December 14, 2010
John--you will be dearly missed!! You were a special, courageous, strong man and I was honored to have known you. Your love of travel and adventure, your great sense of humor and terrrific smile, and your love of family are memories that I will always carry with me. Cyndie Koopsen
December 14, 2010
John--you will be deeply missed! You were such a strong, courageous, special person and I am honored to have known you. I will always remember your wonderful smile, your terrific sense of humor, your love of adventure and travel, and your love for your family. Those memories will be cherished forever....Cyndie Koopsen
Mike Koopsen
December 10, 2010
I am so lucky to have the parents I was blessed with. My dad was always supportive and encouraged us to be the best that we could be. He consistently had a positive attitude and and a great work ethic and I benefited trmendously working with him at Koopsen's Paint Store for almost 20 years. His love for travel allowed our family to experience many wonderful vacations and I am so very thankful that he took the time to enjoy life. I think of him everyday and will miss our many conversations that I always enjoyed. I loved him very much and will cherish our relationship forever.
Jeff Curry
December 9, 2010
I met John through Mike and Cyndie as I used to help Mike hang mini blinds from time to time. I can remember when Mike and I would load the truck and tell John we would see him later, he just smiled "o.k." as he always did day after day (hoping the truck returned in one piece). He treated me and every customer with a smile and respect, so proud to be of service to the local community for many, many years. John Koopsen, an honest, good hearted man who did Carlsbad right with Koopsen's Wallpaper and Paint. Kay, Mike, Scott and Johnny, my prayers are with you.
Dee-Dee Tucker
December 9, 2010
Dear Kay
Words can not express the heartache I feel for your family . As always I am blown away by your amazing spirit and strength . Please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I have experienced a very similar situation . All i can say, is enjoy the time you have and make sure you live without regrets .God Bless you and your Family .
Dee - Dee Tucker & Family
Joe McCoy
December 8, 2010
My Condolences to the Koopsen Family.
My father Jack McCoy and John were best of friends and enjoyed a working relationship that spanned 30 or more years.
I have a feeling there adding to the color charts in Heaven.
Joe McCoy
Debbie
December 7, 2010
John was a very special man. I'm glad to have known him an will really miss him.
Love,
Debbie
Gary Koopsen
December 7, 2010
Grandpa was an amazing person and I am glad we all had the chance to be in his life.
Love,
Gary
Wally
December 7, 2010
John was a gentle man and a friend. We will miss him very much. His smile and laugh always made our day better.
Love Wally
Debbie
December 7, 2010
John was a very special man, I'm glad to have known him and will really miss him.
Love,
Debbie
December 7, 2010
To Kay, Mike, Scott, and Johnny
I was saddened to hear of Uncle John's passing. I have many fond memories of our family trips to Lake Michigan, Goshorn Lake, and family get togethers. After your family's move to CA there were too few times that we saw each other. Art and I enjoyed our visit to CA in 1997 and were at least able to see you briefly. Our thoughts are with every one of you. Loralee (Koopsen) and Art Phenis
Brenda Koopsen
December 6, 2010
A smile only lasts a second.. but the memory of it lasts forever. I will never forget the memories that will stay in my heart forever. I think about you everyday and miss you so much.
Love forever,
Brenda
Johnny Koopsen
December 6, 2010
Dad,
I miss you so much.. it has only been a few days since you left us, but i think about you each and every day, and I will for the rest of my life. You were the best dad a son could possibly have. You were caring, giving, loving, and the most respected person I will ever know.
Love forever,
Johnny
December 6, 2010
Dear Kay and family:Hope you somehow feel the many warm thoughts that are with you now. Love to hold you,prayers to bless you,friends to remind you how much we care. With sympathy.Ruth O'Neil
December 6, 2010
My family first met John Koopsen and his wonderful family when they moved to Carlsbad from Michigan. They opened the paint store in our building, and were incredible neighbors and tenants for almost 30 years. It was always a pleasure to see John. He was an old fashioned businssman who took pride in his work, his products and his customers. We need more men like him today.
My prayers go out to Kay, Scott, Mike, and Johnny; and my heart is filled with warm memories of a true gentleman and friend.
Nancy Boyer, Oceanside
December 5, 2010
...As a painting contractor,I knew John very well and always enjoyed he and his family at the paint store..John was very knowledgeble and a complete gentleman..My condolences to the Koopsen family...Paul Russell...
Hailey Koopsen
December 5, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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