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Mark Koop Obituary

Mark Alan Koop 59, died on August 20, 2008, in Berkeley, CA, following a brief illness. The cause of death was sarcoidosis. He was born in Vancouver, WA; graduated from Reed College, University of Washington, and UCLA School of Law; and worked as an attorney. He was known for his extraordinary depth of knowledge in diverse areas including classical music, opera, literature, and church history, to name but a few. He is survived by his partner of 36 years, Todd Snow of Berkeley; mother, Bonnie Koop of Vancouver, WA; sister, Marsha (Gary) Wingate of Rock Hill, SC; brother, Robert (Shirl) of Eagle Point, OR; nephew, Brian Wingate (Carla) of Rome; and niece, Kelsey Wingate of Rock Hill. The service will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Berkeley, on Tuesday, August 26, at 7 pm.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Aug. 22 to Aug. 24, 2008.

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Jean Snow

August 31, 2008

Dear Todd,
I am the youngest of Milt and Dorothy's children and have recently heard of your loss. We send our sympathies to you.
Your Cousin,
Jean Snow and Bob Kropla

Carol Neil

August 24, 2008

As a neighbor I so admired Todd and Mark and how lovely they were together and how much their dignity and helpfulness has contributed to our nieghborhood. I will so miss looking across the street knowing that lovely Mark lived so near. My love to Todd and my condolences to Mark's family.

Carol Neil

August 24, 2008

As a neighbor I so admired Todd and Mark and how lovely they were together and how much there dignity and helpfulness has contributed to our nieghborhood. I will so miss looking across the street knowing that lovely Mark lived so near. My love to Todd and my condolences to Mark's family.

Beverley Getzen

August 22, 2008

Mark was an extraordinary fellow whom we will remember for his great wit, his incredible wealth of knowledge of books and music, his special smile, and his warm fellowship with us. He will remain alive in our hearts as we remember the wonderful times we had in Mark's (and Todd's) company at wine tastings and dinners. He leaves a special void in the hearts of all who knew and admired him for his notable sense of humor and love of learning. We send our deepest sympathy and love to you Todd and to all his family and friends. In sorrow, Rufus and Beverley

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