Lamar Co. TX - Obit for Violet Loy Koehn

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   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.
   (Obituary  from  the  "The  Daily Democrat," Friday, January 18, 2002,
   (Woodland,  Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of
   the  "The  Daily  Democrat,"  711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695. Please
   note:  I  am not related to the family listed above, and I do not have
   any further information on this family.)