Grace M. Shoop

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Roseville, Minnesota

Grace Shoop Obituary

Shoop, Grace M. Revered Mother, Grandmother Gr-Grandmother, Gr-Gr-Grandmother Faith that withstood the shocks of toil and time; Hope that defied despair; Patience that conquered care; And loyalty, whose courage was sublime; The great deep heart that was a home for all. -Louisa May Alcott And so it was for all of Grace's adult life which ended peacefully May 26 at age 102, surrounded by family and friends at Sholom Home, St. Paul. She was hospitalized following a stroke suffered July 17, 2005, then entered hospice care and lived to celebrate her birthday September 15. Preceded in death by her husband Carl; sister Blanche Vlymen, Chula Vista CA; and brother Alvin Kaisersatt, Montgomery MN. Survived by sons, Wayne (Doris), and James (Priscilla); grandchildren, Bonnie (Don) Lewellin, Barry (Lucy), Sandy (Dwaine) Wegan, Terry (Tammy), Randy, Thomas (Julia), David (Myrna Campbell), Elizabeth, and Nancy; also 16 great-grandchildren; and 9 great-great-grandchildren. Born in Montgomery, MN in 1903, she moved to St. Paul in the early 1920s where she met and married her husband of 42 years. She lived in her home at 1082 Englewood Ave. in St. Paul for 68 years before entering Lexington Health and Rehabilitation Center in 1999, which later closed. She was a member of St. Columba Catholic parish for nearly 60 years. A homemaker all her married life, she worked in the Blue Cross-Blue Shield cafeteria for several years following the death of her husband in 1965. Mass of Christian Burial at THE CHURCH OF ST. COLUMBA, 1327 Lafond Ave., St. Paul, on Thursday, June 1 at 1PM. Interment Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation at the church only from 12 noon Thursday until time of Mass. The family wishes to thank the nursing staffs at the Lexington and Sholom homes and at Hospice of the Lakes for the loving care and attention they gave to "Grandma." MUELLER-BIES 651-487-2550

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Published by Pioneer Press from May 28 to May 30, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Grace Shoop

10 Entries

Jim Roney

June 1, 2006

Our sympathy to the Shoop family. Jim and I were friends when we were little boys. We went to St.Columba and played baseball together. My brother Paul was a good friend of Waynes. Paul died in 1995.

I know you have pleasant memories of your Mom. I only knew her for a short time but I know she was a good person and a good mother.

Jeanette and Jim Roney

Jim Shoop

May 30, 2006

I was privileged to be at her side when mother drew her last breath. Labored though it was, there was a sense of peace and serenity as well at that moment. Like all of us, Mom lived through some times of anxiety and sorrow--the Great Depression when she and Dad almost lost their home; watching Wayne go off to a world war from which he might not return; suffering helplessly as Dad struggled through 20 years of deep depression. But I remember most the many, many times of great joy and happiness. She was the quintessential wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker; she reveled in the joy of her children and grandchildren, proud of our accomplishments, sympthetic to our failures. The time I will remember most was when, at the age of 90, she joined us on a family trip to Hawaii. I never saw her happier or more pleased and contented. She will be in my heart till the end of my days. So long, "Ma" and Godspeed.

Marie Keller

May 30, 2006

Wendy and Family,

Wendy, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in the loss of your Grandmother. It is hard to lose someone you are close to, but you have to remember the good times that you had with Grandma and hopefully this will lessen the heartache.

I'll keep you and your family in my prayers. God Bless!

Doris and Wayne Shoop

May 30, 2006

A GREAT Mother and Mother-In-Law.

Having lost my mother in 1989, Mom (Grace)became the mother in our lives. Both mothers loved family outings and had such good times together. Mom was a great cook and loved life! She touched everyone that knew her and we all loved her, including those that took care of her. She got wonderful care at both nursing homes and for that we are very grateful. We will always love you "Momma".

Colleen Fischer

May 30, 2006

To the Shoop Family -

I did not have have the honor of knowing Gramma Shoop, but I do know her Grandaughter, Wendy.

Wendy spoke very very highly of her Gramma...and will miss her greatly.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

In Sympathy -

Colleen (Kelly) Fischer

Tom Shoop

May 29, 2006

I'll never forget the ice cream sandwiches that were my special treat when I spent my special weeks with Grandma in the summer when I was a boy. She didn't care that I seemed to get Yahtzees whenever she left the room, and willingly let me retrace my Dad's footsteps by throwing a ball against the side of her house. Years later, I was thrilled to watch her eyes light up at the sight of my daughter bouncing in her baby chair in the doorway to Grandma's bedroom. Grandma, we'll miss your warm heart, your marvelous sense of humor, and your fabulous apple pie--but your memory will be with us always.

Priscilla Shoop

May 28, 2006

I'm remembering all the good times together, and wishing we could go on one last picnic this weekend. You were the BEST mother-in-law, and the best cook ever. What a challenge to try to live up to what your son was used to eating when I married him! Rest in peace. Love, Pris

Wendy Haluptzok

May 28, 2006

I will never forget going to Great Grandma Shoop's in the summer time. I was always anxious to sleep in one of the twin beds with the pretty "popcorn" bedspreads. I won't forget walking to the store for a bubble gum ice cream cone or playing Yahtzee, or eating home made soup, or visiting Mrs. Freis. I hold these memories close to my heart. I love you and am going to miss you Grandma!

Don Lewellin

May 28, 2006

I loved Grandma's humor and her acceptance of everyone into 'her family'. She adored little kids. Jacob and Kayla referred to her as thier Grandma with the white hair. I will miss her wit. Love you Grandma. Don

Bonnie Lewellin

May 28, 2006

Since the day I was born my Grandma was always there for me. I have many wonderful memories that will stay with me always. It is so hard to say "good by". She was the "rock" of our family and will be missed by all who knew her.

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