Evelyn Margaret Koppen

February 11, 1920 — June 3, 2019

Evelyn Margaret Koppen passed away June 3, 2019, at the age of 99.

Evy was born on February 11, 1920, in Portland, Oregon to Conrad and Anna

Libell. She attended Commerce High School and worked for several years as a

stenographer. Evelyn met Sverre Koppen, a handsome Norwegian immigrant, at a

Scandinavian dance in Portland. He was the love of her life. Evy and Sverre

married in 1942. She followed him to Astoria where he worked as a commercial

fisherman, eventually owning his own dragfishing boat, the Tralee. The couple

raised three daughters.

A lifelong volunteer, Evy was generous with her time and talents. She served as a

Brownie and Girl Scout leader, president of the school’s parent teacher

organization, and fundraiser for numerous charities. After Sverre died, Evy lapsed

into depression. She found salvation in working as a volunteer with Columbia

Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She continued to volunteer in that capacity for over

thirty years, earning several awards for her efficiency and compassion.

Evy enjoyed reading, needlework, playing the piano and accordion, and going to

movies. Her garden was a showplace.

She is survived by her daughters, Judy Wheatley (Frank) of Warrenton, Oregon;

Kathy Dean (Steve Huntsberry) of Golden Valley, Arizona; and Marilee Koppen

of Warrenton, Oregon; one grandchild, Jenny Edwards (John) of Gearhart, Oregon;

and three great-grandchildren whom she adored. She was preceded in death by her

husband Sverre and sister Elsie Cunningham.

At Evy’s request, no funeral service will be held. Donations in her honor may be

given to Columbia Memorial Hospital Foundation, 2111 Exchange Street, Astoria,

Oregon 97103.

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