Agnes Ann Lopeman
August 14, 1916 - March 5, 2005
Obituary
Agnes “Billie” Lopeman
Billie Lopeman passed gently into the arms of her Lord and Savior early in the morning of March 5, 2005 at 88 years of age. Born August 14, 1916 on a Montana homestead at the headwaters of Willow Creek near Devon, MT, Billie was the second oldest of five children, all of whom preceded her in death.
The family moved to Spokane when she was 11 years old where she lived for 72 years. She attended Hillyard and Rogers HS in Spokane. Following graduation from HS, she completed beauty school and married George Darroch. She later worked as a sales associate selling jewelry at The Palace dept. store that later became The Bon Marche and at Weisfields. She then worked as a dental assistant with Dr. John Wood until she retired.
She married commercial artist Orin Lopeman in 1957 and was his faithful wife until his passing in 1996. They were both charter members of Valley Fourth Memorial Church. In 2000 she moved to Seattle to be near her daughter.
She is survived by her daughter Cherilyn Arnold Anderson of Seattle, WA, 3 grandchildren, Timothy of Newport, WA, James of Huntington Beach, CA, Rachael Tracy Knapp of Kirkland, WA, and 1 great-granddaughter, Kelcy Knapp.
Graveside service to be held 1PM Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at Fairmount Memorial Park in Spokane, WA. Memorial service to be held 1:00 PM Saturday, March 12, 2005 at Glendale Lutheran Church, 13455 2nd Ave. SW, Burien. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Union Gospel Mission in Spokane.
Arrangements entrusted to BONNEY-WATSON, Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188, 206 242-1787. Please sign the online memorial at www.bonneywatson.com
My deepest sympathies to the Anderson family. I never met Billie, but her story was an inspiration to me. Rest in peace ,Billie and enjoy the beauties and wonders that you must be experiencing
To the Anderson family,
I’M very sorry for your loss.
I never met Billie but have enjoyed and been inspired by reading about her.
My heart goes out to the Anderson family at the passing of a great woman. I never met Billie in person, but through the writings of her grandson Tim, I think we got to see a little of her wonderful spirit. She will be missed. God be with you all.
Tim Anderson&Family;
Thank you for allowing me to get to know “Billie”. Through your writings I feel your loss and sadness.I have no dought her spirit will live on.
Dan Bourassa a.k.a. Uncle Dan
To the whole Anderson family, I want to let you know that I am very sorry at your loss of Billie.
I started reading Tim’s stories about the same time I was getting over the loss of my own Grandmother, Opal. She was the same kind of free spirit , full of love and goodness, cheerleader kind of woman that Tim so aptly portrayed in every story.
I hope Opal and Billie meet each other in Heaven and get together to listen to some good old time country music and share a cup of coffee.
Tim and I were very lucky to grow up knowing and learning from such incredible women…..something we will never forget, and through knowing them will make the world a little bit better place………..
All My Prayers to you all…….
Matthew
Praise the Lord for the sainst that go home to be with the Lord. Sympathies to all in the family for she will be greatly missed. Fond rememberances. John & Wanda
Pure joy at last!!
Agnes was such a gracious lady. Her warm smile and the kindness she gave me throughout my life will never be forgotten. God Bless Agnes, her wonderful husband Orn and give comfort to the sorrow of her family during this time.
Agnes was and is a very special lady, whom I have known and loved my whole life. I treasure the stories she shared with me about my father, and I will miss those conversations. The holidays will now be filled with rememberances of times with her, and she will always be in our hearts.
To Billie’s family:
We join with you in mourning the loss of Billie. Although we only had the opportunity to meet her a few times, her vibrant personality made her unforgettable.
Sincerely,
Allan and Amy Anderson, Kathryn, AJ and Peter
Son and family of Jodean McGraw Waters