Violet Kappes^{[1, 2]}

1922 - 2021  (99 years)

• Name	Violet Kappes
  Born	8 Jan 1922  [3]
  Gender	Female
  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/113993858
  Name	Violet Moore
  Residence	1955	Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-169834
  Died	10 Nov 2021	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  Buried	Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  Person ID	I169834	Generations
  Last Modified	3 Mar 2025

  
  

  Father	Henry Kappes,   b. 3 Jun 1885, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 20 Jun 1955, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 70 years)
  Mother	Clara J. Lindner,   b. 12 Oct 1889, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 24 Feb 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 88 years)
  Married	18 Dec 1912	North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
  Family ID	F10813	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Andrew Moore
  Last Modified	4 Mar 2025
  Family ID	F49378	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Moore Violet Melinda (nee Kappes) January 8, 1922 It's with great sadness we announce the passing of Violet Moore. Violet passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 10, 2021, at Lanark Heights long term care facility after a difficult battle with dementia. Violet would have celebrated her 100th birthday on January 8th. Left to grieve are her loving husband of 71 years, Andrew Melville Moore. Violet's daughters, Heather Anne Quinn (Kevin) of Elmira and Holly Moore-Dale of Kitchener. Violet's grandsons, Jordan Dale, Josh Dale and his wife, Lisa and Adam Reed. Predeceased by her parents, Henry and Clara Kappes (nee Lindner). Also predeceased by her siblings Herman (Anne) Kappes, Helen Heimpel, Ruth (Wellington) Heimpel and Howard (Audrey) Kappes. Violet was a devoted member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Heidelberg all her life. Violet worked at Clethes Peabody shirt factory and then BF Goodrich before marriage. She met Andrew in 1945, their first date was on New Year's Eve. Violet and Andrew married in 1950 they built their home next door to her parent's house in Heidelberg. After 38 years they gave up country life and moved to a condo in Waterloo. Due to health issues, Andrew and Violet moved to Lanark Village in 2018. We are grateful for the excellent care that Violet received at Lanark and would like to thank the Dr's, Nurses & Staff there. Violet was a very kind & thoughtful person she was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone when she could. Violet was an amazing homemaker, she excelled at baking, cooking, and gardening. She was also very fond of preserving & canning the fabulous fruits and vegetables grown on their property. Violet loved entertaining; she had a knack for making everyone feel welcome. At Violet's request cremation has taken place. Those wishing to attend the visitation or service are asked to RSVP through the funeral home www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. Visitation will be held at St Peter's Lutheran Church, 2925 Lobsinger Line Heidelberg, Ontario N0B 2M1 on Wednesday, November 17 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Celebration of Life will begin at 2 p.m. at St Peter's Lutheran Church, 2925 Lobsinger Line Heidelberg, Ontario N0B 2M1.There will be a small reception in the Parish Hall of St. Peters after the service. Condolences for the family and donations to Alzheimer's of Waterloo Wellington or The Canadian Cancer Society. may be arranged by contacting the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445 "Violet Melinda Moore Obituary (1922 - 2021) - Kitchener, ON - Waterloo Region Record". 2023. Legacy.Com. https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/therecord-waterloo/name/violet-melinda-moore-obituary?id=40064879.

  
  

• Sources

  [S77] News - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - Elmira Signet (1893-1982), Obituary of Clara Lindner - Kappes - Mar 1 1978 pg 31. [S2403] News - Unidentified Newspaper Obituary, Obituary of Helen Kappes - Heimpel - 2001. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/113993858. [S74] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Kitchener-Waterloo Record (1948-1994), Obituary of Henry Kappes - 21 Jun 1955.

  
  

• Event Map

  Residence - 1955 - Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 10 Nov 2021 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth