Yolo-Colusa County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....KOEHN , Violet Loy  December 14 2001
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“The Daily Democrat,” Friday, January 18, 2002
Violet Loy Koehn

Violet Loy Koehn died at Woodland Memorial Hospital in Woodland on Friday, Dec.
14, 2001, at the age of 74. Born on March 21, 1927, in Arbuckle to Otha and
Charlotte (Judson) Nickell, Mrs. Koehn had been a resident of Yolo County for
more than 40 years.

Family members reported that Mrs. Koehn was very active in several local and
national organizations. She was president of the Woodland Chapter of the
Business and Professional Women's Association from 1982 through 1983. In 1986,
Mrs. Koehn received the award for “greatest achievements as a business owner"
from the Business and Professional Women's Association. She owned and operated
Simply Ceramics, which provided ceramic supplies. She also taught classes in
ceramic artwork.

Mrs. Koehn retired in 1991, and family members reported that she enjoyed making
ceramics at her home, reading, and visiting with her grandchildren.

Mrs. Koehn is survived by her mother, Charlotte Nickell of Woodland; daughter,
Diana Ware of Rancho Cordova; son, Kevin Irvine and his wife Jan of Powderly,
Texas; brother, Robert Nickell and wife Elaine of Stockton; sister, Veda Nickell
of Woodland. She is also survived by grandchildren, Kimberly Junker, Jason Ware,
Kandace and Nicholas Irvine; and one great grandson, Dakota Ware.

Family members reported that "Mrs. Koehn will best be remembered for her loving
and gentle way, and her desire to always be there for others."

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, at Kraft
Bros. Chapel, 175 Second St., Woodland. Pastor Henry Scherer will be
officiating. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors is assisting the family with
arrangements. Inquiries may be made by calling 662-4658 or by contacting
www.legacy.com.


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Submitted with the permission of the “The Daily Democrat,” 711 Main St.,
Woodland, CA 95695.  

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