Obituaries

April 9, 1919 - December 11, 2018

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Katherine Lepp on December 11, 2018. Katherine was born in the Rosenort area of the Ukraine to Peter and Maria Kliever, the oldest of six children.
In August 1924 Peter and Maria, with their three Russian-born children, decided to escape further hardship from bandits, revolution and starvation. Family members who had already left Russia years previously sent care parcels to relatives back in Russia. It was these care parcels from family in the U.S. that saved them from starvation. Katherine was five years old at the time and remembers the many tears that were shed for loved ones who stayed behind. The farewell song

• Dec 15, 2018
  Katherine was a truly amazing lady who left such a lasting impression wherever she went. It was a true privilege to know her and to witness her immeasurable kindness and faith. She was missed dearly at Missionwood after moving and it was a joy for me to see her when she came for the occasional lunch or when I was able to head out to Sutherland Hills. Please know that I am sending my love and condolences to the entire family; most of whom I had met over the years at Missionwood and some I still see from time to time around Kelowna. Katherine's faith and kindness has certainly passed on to you all.
  
  Sarah Spinks

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