Katherine Vopat
September 1, 1923 ~ April 28, 2020
Katherine Vopat, 96, of Faulkton, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Faulkton Senior Living.
Due to COVID-19, travel and other restrictions at this time, burial services were held, Monday, May 4, 2020 at the Faulkton Cemetery with Pastor Thomas Sumers presiding.
Katherine DeVoss was born September 1, 1923 in Faulkton, SD to Charles and Minnie (Downard) DeVoss. She attended Faulkton School.
On November 24, 1943 she was united in marriage to Lambert Vopat in Lebanon. They made their home on their farm near Burkmere. She worked at the Red Owl store and other miscellaneous stores in Faulkton prior to working at the Faulkton Hospital for several years. She retired from the Faulkton Hospital in 1988.
Katherine loved her family more than anything, and she also enjoyed playing cards with her friends.
She was a member of the United Church of Faulkton.
Those left to cherish Katherine’s life are her children: Barb Lindbloom, Pierre, Sandra McGrath, Faulkton and Ellen Selting, Pierre; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Alice DeVoss and several nieces and nephews.
Katherine was reunited in heaven with her parents; husband, Lambert; son, Roger; daughter, MaryAnn Witte; four sons-in-law: Harold Witte, Dennis Lindbloom, Patrick McGrath, and Jim Selting; one brother; two sisters; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Katherine’s arrangements.
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My sincere sympathy to the family of Katherine Vopat.
Our sympathies to all. There will be many memories to share.
ONE OF MY FAVORITE LADIES . I STILL HAVE THE AFGHAN SHE MADE ME .
Hi Sandy & family:
I have so many wonderful memories of my childhood on the farms. Just thinking about So.Dak makes me smile! Sending love & prayers for comfort!
Thanks Kate, Sandy & family!
I enjoyed getting to know her when I worked at the hospital with her. She was a great lady! Cherish the memories.
My condolences to the Family I have wonderful memories loved her smiles and she enjoyed the Peanut butter cups. She’s a treasure to her family & friends. God Bless her !!!🙏🏻🙏🏻
Barb, we are so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing!
I didn’t know her but of course I worked with you for 20 + Years, so recognized the name. She was still working in nursing and often wondered how she could do that!! She must have been a very strong person. May God comfort you.
Hugs for you Barb. Carol & Virge.
Played many cards with Katherine. She was a very good card player in our card club. Rest in peace Katherine!
Dear Ellen and family, Sending my sympathy and a hug to you and your family.
Our deepest sympathy at the loss of such a wonderful caring lady. I will miss not seeing her on Fridays. We worked together in the past and she was the best. Sincerely, Rog and Jan Melius
Ellen I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing. My love and deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Hugs Jane