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They got married on October 7, 1951, he was 19 years old.Source 3


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Kenneth Koops

November 14, 1931 - February 15, 2012

Kenneth Koops went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 15, 2012, he was 80 years old. His family loved him dearly and will miss him very much. We are comforted knowing he is with Jesus. Kenny will be remembered for his love of family and fun; his laughter still rings in our ears. Dad's choice to live with his sweetheart in a memory care facility is a tremendous example of his loving faithfulness to his bride.

Kenny was born November 14, 1931 in Sioux Center, Iowa, the 5th child of William and Bertha Koops. He served in the National Guard for 4 years. Kenny married his sweetheart, Arlene Danielson from South Dakota, on October 7, 1951. This past October they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. The Lord blessed them with 5 children, 20 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Kenny opened up a Service Station in Sioux Center, Iowa when they were first married. In 1958 the family moved to Southern California where he worked for Bill Verhoeven's service station. Later he became a tire salesman for Lord Tire in Bellflower.

Kenny is survived by his precious wife, Arlene; children: Darla Bulthuis (Ben), David Koops (Teresa), Rick Koops (Debbie), Randy Koops (Cheryl), Tammy Slotterbeck; brother: Harold Koops (Corky); grandchildren: Everett Bulthuis, Emily Wolfe, Erynn Perez, Amberlyn Austin, Christopher Koops, Dustin Koops, Kenny Koops, Jeffrey Koops, Troy Liggett, Jason Koops, Joreen Mensonides, Tawnya Van Houten, Kimberly Koops, Cheralyn Koops, Justin Koops, Jonathan Koops, Jeran Eden, Tymree Fleming, Troy Fleming, Trevor Slotterbeck, and 26 great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by siblings: Bernie Koops (Casey), Herm Koops (Dora), Jim Koops (Jo), Jan Moret (Harold), Willie Koops (Mary). Remembrances may be made to: Artesia Christian Home, 11614 183rd St., Artesia, CA 90701; Pacifica Senior Living , 2325 St. Pauls's Way, Modesto, CA 95355. Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 121. Favorite Hymn "How Great Thou Art". Viewing at Bethel Reformed Church, Bellflower, CA, Sunday, February 26 from 4 - 6pm.. Graveside service: Artesia Cemetery, Monday, February 27, 10am.. Memorial Service to follow at Bethel Reformed Church 11am. Please sign the guestbook at www.presstelegram.com/obituaries.
Published in the Long Beach Press-Telegram on February 23, 2012

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    1. Bernard Koops Obituary (Web Site)
    2. Family of William & Bertha (Zeutenhorst) Koops (Letter)
      From Julie: I have attached the family tree of William & Bertha Koops (my great-grandparents), to the best of my mom's knowledge.
    3. Kenneth Kenny Koops Obituary (Web Site)
      Birth:
      Nov. 14, 1931
      Sioux Center
      Sioux County
      Iowa, USA
      Death:
      Feb. 15, 2012
      Artesia
      Los Angeles County
      California, USA

      Kenneth Koops went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 15, 2012; he was eighty years old. His family loved him dearly and will miss him very much. We are comforted knowing he is with Jesus. Kenny will be remembered for his love of family and fun; his laughter still rings in our ears. Dad's choice to live with his sweetheart in a memory care facility is a tremendous example of his loving faithfulness to his bride.

      Kenny was born November 14, 1931 in Sioux Center, Iowa, the fifth child of William and Bertha Koops. He served in the National Guard for four years.

      Kenny married his sweetheart, Arlene Danielson from South Dakota, on October 7, 1951. This past October they celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary. The Lord blessed them with five children, twenty grandchildren, and twenty-six great-grandchildren.

      Kenny opened up a service station in Sioux Center, Iowa when they were first married. In 1958, the family moved to Southern California, where he worked for Bill Verhoeven's service station. Later he became a tire salesman for Lord Tire in Bellflower.

      Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 121. Favorite hymn: "How Great Thou Art".

      Kenny is survived by his precious wife, Arlene; children: Darla Bulthuis (Ben), David Koops (Teresa), Rick Koops (Debbie), Randy Koops (Cheryl), and Tammy Slotterbeck; brother: Harold Koops (Corky); grandchildren: Everett Bulthuis, Emily Wolfe, Erynn Perez, Amberlyn Austin, Christopher Koops, Dustin Koops, Kenny Koops, Jeffrey Koops, Troy Liggett, Jason Koops, Joreen Mensonides, Tawnya Van Houten, Kimberly Koops, Cheralyn Koops, Justin Koops, Jonathan Koops, Jeran Eden, Tymree Fleming, Troy Fleming, and Trevor Slotterbeck; and twenty-six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by siblings: Bernie Koops (Casey), Herm Koops (Dora), Jim Koops (Jo), Jan Moret (Harold), and Willie Koops (Mary).

      A viewing will be held at Bethel Reformed Church in Bellflower on Sunday, February 26, 2012 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
      Graveside services will be held in the Artesia Cemetery on Monday, February 27, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.
      Memorial services will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Reformed Church.
      Published in the Long Beach Press-Telegram on February 23, 2012.

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      Parents:
      William Cornelius Koops (1893 - 1965)
      Bertha Zeutenhorst Koops (1897 - 1984)

      Burial:
      Artesia Cemetery
      Cerritos
      Los Angeles County
      California, USA

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      Created by: Ryan Curtis
      Record added: Feb 23, 2012
      Find A Grave Memorial# 85565447

    Historical events

    Birthday November 14, 1931

    • The temperature on November 14, 1931 was between 2.1 °C and 8.8 °C and averaged 5.9 °C. There was 0.2 mm of rain. There was 2.6 hours of sunshine (29%). The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the east-southeast. Source: KNMI
    • Koningin Wilhelmina (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1948 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
    • In The Netherlands , there was from August 10, 1929 to May 26, 1933 the cabinet Ruys de Beerenbrouck III, with Jonkheer mr. Ch.J.M. Ruys de Beerenbrouck (RKSP) as prime minister.
    • In the year 1931: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 7.9 million citizens.
      • February 3 » The Hawke's Bay earthquake, New Zealand's worst natural disaster, kills 258.
      • March 19 » Gambling is legalized in Nevada.
      • May 1 » The Empire State Building is dedicated in New York City.
      • July 1 » Wiley Post and Harold Gatty become the first people to circumnavigate the globe in a single-engined monoplane aircraft.
      • July 16 » Emperor Haile Selassie signs the first constitution of Ethiopia.
      • October 17 » Al Capone is convicted of income tax evasion.

    Day of marriage October 7, 1951

    • The temperature on October 7, 1951 was between 2.8 °C and 13.9 °C and averaged 7.8 °C. There was 9.5 hours of sunshine (84%). The almost cloudless was. The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the east-southeast. Source: KNMI
    • Koningin Juliana (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from September 4, 1948 till April 30, 1980 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
    • From August 7, 1948 till March 15, 1951 the Netherlands had a cabinet Drees - Van Schaik with the prime ministers Dr. W. Drees (PvdA) and Mr. J.R.H. van Schaik (KVP).
    • In The Netherlands , there was from March 15, 1951 to September 2, 1952 the cabinet Drees I, with Dr. W. Drees (PvdA) as prime minister.
    • In the year 1951: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 10.2 million citizens.
      • February 6 » The Broker, a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train derails near Woodbridge Township, New Jersey. The accident kills 85 people and injures over 500 more. The wreck is one of the worst rail disasters in American history.
      • February 27 » The Twenty-second Amendment to the United States Constitution, limiting Presidents to two terms, is ratified.
      • April 23 » Cold War: American journalist William N. Oatis is arrested for espionage by the Communist government of Czechoslovakia.
      • April 25 » Korean War: Assaulting Chinese forces are forced to withdraw after heavy fighting with UN forces, primarily made up of Australian and Canadian troops, at the Battle of Kapyong.
      • May 13 » The 400th anniversary of the founding of the National University of San Marcos is commemorated by the opening of the first large-capacity stadium in Peru.
      • October 15 » Mexican chemist Luis E. Miramontes completes the synthesis of norethisterone, the basis of an early oral contraceptive.

    Day of death February 15, 2012

    • The temperature on February 15, 2012 was between 4.0 °C and 6.8 °C and averaged 5.6 °C. There was 0.2 mm of rain during 0.7 hours. There was 0.1 hours of sunshine (1%). The almost completely overcast was. The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the north-northwest. Source: KNMI
    • Koningin Beatrix (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from April 30, 1980 till April 30, 2013 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
    • In The Netherlands , there was from Thursday, October 14, 2010 to Monday, November 5, 2012 the cabinet Rutte I, with Mark Rutte (VVD) as prime minister.
    • In The Netherlands , there was from Monday, November 5, 2012 to Thursday, October 26, 2017 the cabinet Rutte II, with Mark Rutte (VVD) as prime minister.
    • In the year 2012: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 16.7 million citizens.
      • March 13 » The Sierre coach crash kills 28 people, including 22 children.
      • April 30 » An overloaded ferry capsizes on the Brahmaputra River in India killing at least 103 people.
      • May 25 » The SpaceX Dragon becomes the first commercial spacecraft to successfully rendezvous and berth with the International Space Station.
      • June 15 » Nik Wallenda becomes the first person to successfully tightrope walk directly over Niagara Falls.
      • August 11 » At least 306 people are killed and 3,000 others injured in a pair of earthquakes near Tabriz, Iran.
      • December 29 » A Tupolev Tu-204 airliner crashes in a ditch between the airport fence and the M3 highway after overshooting a runway at Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow, Russia, killing five people and leaving three others critically injured.
    

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