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Willem (Wim) Rensinus Koppe
March 7, 1936 - April 12, 2015
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<div itemprop="description">Koppe, Willem (Wim) Rensinus<br />March 7, 1936 - April 12, 2015<br /> <br />God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ. Eph. 2, 4-5<br /> <br />Wim passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and children on April 12, 2015. Beloved husband of Janna Greeve, supportive and loving father to Arie (Marja), Derkjan (Sandy), Els (Bob), Hans (Jennifer), and Bart (Glenda), beloved Opa to 16 grandchildren, and adoring brother to Thea. Wim was born on March 7, 1936, in Uithuizermeeden, the Netherlands, and was predeceased by his three brothers (Jo, Reinder, and Rensinus) and infant sister (Wilhelmina). He loved the outdoors and always stayed active no matter the season. Wim was highly social and felt the support of his family and friends throughout his life. He greatly enjoyed his involvement with the Second Sixties Outdoor Club and the Lions Club of Calgary, and was always an active and enthusiastic volunteer. The family would like to thank the staff both at unit 82 at the Foothills Hospital and the CareWest Sarcee Hospice for their excellent care. A Funeral service will be held on Friday, April 17 at 1:00pm at Eden Brook Funeral Home, 24223 Township Road 242 (17th Avenue, S.W. and Lower Springbank Rd.).</div>