Helen "Joanne" Koets

Joanne Koets was called home to her Lord on February 5, 2020 at

the age of 89 years. Joanne was born March 22, 1930 in Elliott,

Iowa to Paul and Marjorie Bruner. Her parents moved to Colorado

Springs where Joanne /nished high school and graduated from

Colorado College. She met the love of her life, Donald John Koets,

in Colorado Springs and they were married June 23, 1950. Don

preceded her in death in July 1991.

Joanne was an elementary school teacher, starting her career in

Rogers, Arkansas with kindergarten. She retired teaching third

grade in Meade, Kansas. She took immense pride in her teaching,

taking joy in her students. In addition to teaching, Joanne was a

ministers wife. Her husband, Don Koets, was the minister of the

Presbyterian Church in Meade, Kansas, as well as in Beaver,

Oklahoma, and Joanne enjoyed playing organ at services and

giving support to her husband's calling.

Joanne was a very committed Christian all her life. She simply

lived what she believed.

Joanne delighted in her family, always keeping them close to her

heart.

She is survived by her son Robert Koets and his wife

Cynthia, her son Gary Koets and his wife Lisa, granddaughters

Bree Reza, Karissa Koets and Anna Koets, grandsons Ian Koets,

Max Koets and his wife Theresa, and Matthew Koets. Also

surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in

death were her husband, Don, her parents, and her sister, Mary

Lou Bowen.

Visitation is from 5:30 to 7:30 on Monday, February 10, and

services are Tuesday, February 11 at 11:00 at Ahlberg Funeral

Chapel in Longmont, Colorado. Burial will be in Meade, Kansas,

next to her beloved husband, Don.