ANDY KOOPMANS, beloved husband of Barbara Koopmans, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at the age of 80 years.

Besides his loving wife, Andy is survived by his children: Jodie (Jason) Knott (Janelle, Jared, Jenna) of Lethbridge, Rebecca (Grant) Boyd (Braydon, Jathen, Eden) of Medicine Hat, Jonathan (Tanya) Koopmans (Carter, Mylie, Zoe) of Lethbridge, Christopher Koopmans of Sherwood Park and Tamara Koopmans of Lethbridge. He is also survived by His sisters Tina (Ben) Van Arragon, Gerdy Vandebeek, Hilda (Phil) Smith and his brothers Otto Koopmans and John (Dawn) Koopmans.

Andy was predeceased by his parents Siebe and Barbara Koopmans, brothers Dick, Tom and Bill Koopmans, Brother-in-law Jules Vandebeek and sister-in-law Fran Koopmans.

Andy was born in Wierum, Friesland, Holland on June 23, 1936 as Anne (Awneh) Koopmans. He grew up and had his schooling in Holland. He emigrated to Canada with his parents in 1954 arriving in Picture Butte, AB. He married Barbara DeWeert on May 10, 1968. He was pretty handy and did many things throughout his life; farming, construction, trucking, plant maintenance but he was most proud of his five children and his precious grandchildren who brought much joy and love into his life. Andy was a born again Christian. Jesus was the Lord and Savior of his life. He went to be with his Savior surrounded by the love of his family. Andy really enjoyed reconnecting with his relatives in Holland and made several trips there. One of the great inspirations of his life was a trip he made to Israel in 2004. He loved seeing the places Jesus walked and taught. He especially enjoyed the boat trip on the sea of Galilee and the St Peter fish he had there. Psalm 116 spoke to his heart especially in the last week of his life. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. He will be dearly missed by his children (already named) and his wife.

A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME - 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Saturday, November 5th, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. with Pastor Dick DeWeert officiating.

Interment will take place at Mountain View Cemetery - 1210 Scenic Drive South, Lethbridge, AB. at 1:30 P.M., all are welcome to attend.