Margaret Koot

KOOT, Margaret Margaret Metha (Korff de Gidts) born June 16, 1930 and passed away with family at her side on March 4, 2009. Metha is survived by her husband of 56 years, Martin; children Maria Hendrika (Keith Cowan), Nettie (Dan) Leier, Perry (Audrey) Koot and Mike (Carla) Koot; grandchildren Aaron (Darlene) Bell, Cameron Bell, Walker Cowan; Andrea (Duane) Birch, Mike Leier, Matt (Shayla) Leier, Lindsay Koot, Mitchell Koot, Ben Koot, Sam Koot, Laurelle (Casey) Bellows, Kara Crosby, Matt Crosby, Aaron Crosby, Jessica Lindenbach, JR Forham and Porscha Fordham; great grandchildren Lily and Emerson Birch, Jonas and Amelie Lindenbach and Liam LaFontaine; siblings Trees (Henk), Ben, Netty and Frans (Lia); in-laws Con (Ida), Helen (Piet), An, Co and Coby; special cousins John and Mary and numerous nieces and nephews. Metha was predeceased by two infant sons Leonardus Cornelius and Leo; grandson Aiden; nephew Gerry; parents Johanna and Philip Korff de Gidts; siblings Jan, Case, Philip, Wim, Jo and Riet; mother and father in-law Cornelia and Leonardus Koot; in-laws Jo, Wim, Theo, Bep and Hen. Metha and Martin resided in Regina since 1957 when they emigrated from Holland. Throughout Metha's life she endured and overcame many hardships and illnesses. Her strong faith, zest for life and sense of humour allowed her to overcome all obstacles. With each challenge Metha embraced the opportunity to meet new people, make friends and share stories. Her jovial personality was clearly magnetic. She knew how to have a good time, live life to the fullest, to appreciate and be thankful for what she had. Metha will be remembered for being a great wife, mother, Oma, friend and prankster. She had many gifts and passions which included playing cards and scrabble, cooking, knitting, crocheting, painting, sewing, writing her memoirs, traveling and driving her Porsche. She loved summers at the cottage, Martin's beautiful gardens and spending hours on the beach with family and friends. Metha brought the hills of Lumsden Beach alive with the sound of her keyboard music. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks, love and appreciation to the amazing staff of Grace Hospice. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Metha's memory to Regina Wascana Grace Hospice, 50 Angus Road, S4R 8P6. A CELEBRATION OF METHA'S LIFE will be held at Good Samaritan Parish, 425 Broad St. N., Regina, SK on Monday, March 9, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Metha was loved by all, will never be forgotten and will be forever in our hearts. Family and friends are invited to sign the online book of condolences at www.regina-memorial.ca . Arrangements are entrusted to