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Jacob Koop Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 4 to Jul. 6, 2009.

KOOP, Jacob Passed away peacefully at the age of 86, with his beloved wife of 61 years, Elsa, and his daughter, Barbara, by his side. Predeceased by his son, Gerald, Jake will be deeply missed by Elsa and children Valerie, Robert (Malgosia), Barbara and Richard (Patricia) and grandchildren, Kelsey, Alessandra, Gabriel, Joshua, Matthew, Nicolas and Robbie. Born 1923 in Petershagen, Ukraine, Jake emigrated to Canada in 1924. He grew up in southern Manitoba near Altona and attended the Mennonite Collegiate Institute in Gretna. He served in the Canadian Army from 1943-1946. Jake then attended the Universities of Manitoba and McGill. In 1951, he joined the Defence Research Board, working in defence science for 35 years in the areas of scientific information, intelligence, liaison, strategic planning and international relations. Throughout the height of the Cold War, he advised the Canadian intelligence community on issues relating to nuclear weapons proliferation, nuclear test ban negotiations, strategic arms control and ballistic missile defence. From 1967-1968, Jake was a Fellow at the Harvard Center for International Affairs; from 1977-1980, he was the Science Counsellor at the Canadian High Commission in London. Jake retired from DND in 1986 and traveled extensively with his beloved Elsa. He was a charter member of the Ottawa Mennonite Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ottawa Mennonite Church or the Mennonite Central Committee Canada would be appreciated. Jake was a gentle soul who cherished his family with all his heart. He will always be remembered with much love. Friends may pay their respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 1255 Walkley Road, (1 block east of Bank St.) on Monday, July 6th from 6-9 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday, July 7th at 1:00 p.m. at the Ottawa Mennonite Church, 1830 Kilborn Avenue, Ottawa.

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September 4, 2009

Dear Elsa and Family:

Belated condolences to you and all your family members on the loss of your husband, father and grandfather.

We wish you good health and happiness with your extended family.

Love Helen & Charlie from Saskatchewan

July 9, 2009

Denise Lachapelle

Val, Kelsey (and family),

I'm so sorry for your loss~ My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Take care and I hope to see you soon~

Love,
Denise

July 8, 2009

Lucy Kuwahara

Richard, Paty and family,
I am sorry for your loss. It is never easy to say good bye to our love ones...
A big hug to all of you. Love
Fuyi

July 7, 2009

Richard & Family

We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

Tammy, Larry, Andrew and Lauren Donaldson

July 7, 2009

Bonny Friesen

Dear Aunt Elsa and family,
I know this is a difficult time of saying good bye. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you the peace and serenity to enjoy the memories you have created during your life time together and celebrate a precious life.

Sincerely,
Rick & Bonny Friesen
Niverville, MB

July 6, 2009

Evelyn Lorey

Richard, as co-workers of your wife Patricia, we would like to offer you and your family our deepest sympathies on your Father's passing. I'm sure his long and full life will be a proud legacy to his children and grandchildren.

Evelyn Lorey
Andria Gauvreau
Vivian Gates
Martin Ranger

July 6, 2009

Patricia Inostroza

We will always remember you as the sweetest and most loving father and grandpa...

With much love...

Richard, Patty, Alessandra, Gabriel, Josh, Matthew, Nicolas and Robbie

July 6, 2009

Rhonda McLellan

Barbara (and family): I was so very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My thoughts are with you as you keep him close in your heart and mind.

July 5, 2009

Mary Dueck

Dear Elsa and Family,

I send you and your family my deepest sympathies. Jake lived a good and long life filled with family, friends, church and work. My late husband, John, and I always enjoyed his company, especially when he could still fully participate in the Low German Group. My prayers and thoughts are with you, Elsa, and your family.

Love,
Mary Dueck

July 5, 2009

Ron and Betty Clark

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

July 5, 2009

Kristi Webb

Todd and I are holding the family in the Light.

Kristi Webb
Todd Woerner

July 4, 2009

Siobhan and Brian Koop

Dear Elsa and Family,

We're so sorry to hear of your families loss. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.

Sincerely, Siobhan and Brian Koop

July 4, 2009

Our heartfelt condolences to the Koop family...

Sincerely,
Glenn Cameron

July 4, 2009

Dear Elsa & Family,

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to you and your family.

Sincerely, Erica & Allen Ferchuk

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