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Cornelis Paap Obituary
Kees was born in Zandvoort, The Netherlands on November 15, 1949. He studied in the Netherlands and worked more than 20 years as a traffic engineer for the Province of North Holland. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease at age 39 and was forced to retire 10 years later. In 1998 he moved to the U.S. when he married Faye Armstrong. They were blessed with a daughter, Suzanna in 2002. Kees also has two children from an earlier marriage, Natasja and Wilco. He adored his children and wife, and they adored him.
While still in the Netherlands, he was very active in the Parkinson's community. He co-founded YOPPERs (Young Onset Parkinson's PERsons) in The Netherlands and in Europe, and he organized numerous fundraisers, always hoping for a cure. He was a published and award-winning poet, finding beauty in the world around him. His latest book was entitled "PD and Me". He loved fishing, dancing, playing music and bowling. He was active at Sherwood Church of Christ. He was an inspiration to so many people.
He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Faye Armstrong-Paap of Odessa; daughter, Natasja Paap and son, Wilco Paap of The Netherlands; and daughter. Suzanna Paap, of Odessa; sisters, Lenie Cassee, Alie Schaap and Wil Benjamins, all of The Netherlands; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the American Parkinson's Disease Association, the Michael J. Fox Foundation, or the Sherwood Church of Christ Youth Fund.
Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home, Odessa, 432-332-0991
November 15, 1949 - August 3, 2013
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for Cornelis Paap
Debbie Williams
August 9, 2013
Faye,
We pray the Lord's peace for you and your family.
Rocky and Debbie Williams
Melissa Benfer (S&W Waco Clinic)
August 9, 2013
Dr. Armstrong-Paap and Suzanna,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
August 9, 2013
Dr Armstrong we are so sorry to hear of Kees' passing. You and Suzanna are in our thoughts and prayers. Kees was always a joy and I know he will be greatly missed!
Kathy & Eric Powell
Waco, Texas
Sara Schindler
August 9, 2013
Dr. Armstrong-Paap, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Myrna Gonzalez-Vasquez
August 9, 2013
Dear Mrs. Paap-Armstrong,
I wish you peace and strength at this most difficult time. Please know that you are loved by many and you have our prayers and support. Lean on the angels. I send my love and prayers to you and your family at this time. May "Kees" rest in heaven.
August 9, 2013
Faye,
We are very sadden by your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Alan & Janille Ritchie
August 8, 2013
Faye, so sorry for your loss.
Sarah Doty Stewart
Kathie McQueen
August 8, 2013
So sorry to hear of Kees passing. I enjoyed league bowling with him at Diamond Lanes. He always had a smile on his face. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Ben LaGrone
August 8, 2013
Faye, so sorry to hear of Kees's passing. My prayers are with you and Suzannah. Ben LaGrone
August 8, 2013
Only God and time can heal you now. God bless you and your family
Dianne Tobias
Theresa Radke
August 8, 2013
Was so sorry to hear the news of Kees passing but also relieved that he's no longer suffering. My prayers are with Faye and Suzannah .. Rest in Peace dear Kees.
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