Katherine Elizabeth Knapp (Nee Koch)

1943 ~ 2015

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Katherine Elizabeth Knapp, on May 14, 2015 at the age of 72. She passed away at home surrounded by her family after a courageous two year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Mom was born in Rhein, Saskatchewan on March 30, 1943 to Jack and Katherine Koch (nee Schwartz).

Left to mourn her memory are her children Lori deBruijn (Mark), Susan Greschuk (Jim), Sheri Smyth (Mike), Corinne Knapp, and Kent Knapp (Tammy); her grandchildren Michelle deBruijn, Brittany deBruijn (Steve), Lindsay Fontaine (Gabe), Lauren David (Jason), Graham Greschuk, Nicholas Greschuk, Taylor Hlady, and Troy Hlady; and great grandchildren Emily Buchak, Logan Buchak, and Hailey Buchak.  She is survived by her brothers Keith, Harvey (Dorothy), Fred (Pat), Garry (Verna), and sister Beverly (Art); sisters-in-law Isabel, Joan, Sigrid, Irene, Shirley, and June; and brother-in-law Ed along with many nieces and nephews.

Mom was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Edward Knapp on February 23, 2015 and their dog Chopper in 2014.  She was also predeceased by her parents, Jack and Katherine, sister Frieda, brothers Albert, Sam, Dave, Arnold, Jack, Lawrence, Clarence, and Leslie; great-grandson David Buchak; brother-in-law John, and sisters-in-law Jean and Grace as well as her  in-laws.

Mom worked for the Bank of Montreal in Toronto and Winnipeg, Century Motors in Winnipeg, and Bank of Nova Scotia in Brandon. She became a stay at home mom until she started working at the Winnipeg Tax Centre in 1983. She retired form the federal public service in 1995.

She volunteered at Togs & Treasures in Beausejour from 2001 until she was diagnosed with her illness in 2013.

Mom line danced for the last six years and loved it!!!

The family would like to thank Dr. Partyka, Dr. Szaki, Dr. Lipshitz and Dr. McKay.

In keeping with Kathy`s wishes, there will be no formal service. A private family viewing has been held and cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Cancer Society of Manitoba or to Togs & Treasures, 730 Park Ave, Beausejour, MB R0E 0C0.

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