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John Jacob Schopf

John Jacob Schopf

Male 1931 - 2005  (73 years)

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  • Name John Jacob Schopf  [1, 2
    Birth 16 Nov 1931  Skagit County, Washington Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Death 31 Jul 2005  Grant County, Washington Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • In 1986, Philip Schopf reported that his parents were Jake and Isabelle Schopf, and that they were Baptist missionaries living in Taguaginitia De Norte, Brasil. Philip said he was the second born of their four sons. He indicated that both his parents were around age 62 in 1988.

      In a brief biographical sketch of his father, Jake Schopf, Jr., writes that "Jake was a stand out athlete at Everett High School, where he lettered in Football, Basketball, Baseball and Track. He was offered full scholarships in football and baseball at several colleges but chose instead to attend a small Bible college in Los Angeles, California to prepare to be a missionary." He received his bachelor's degree from Los Angeles Baptist Theological Seminary.

      Jake later wrote that his father "was born again and called to the ministry at age twelve through the ministry of John R. Rice. The day of his conversion he, along with some friends, went throughout Everett inviting people to come to the evangelistic services. As a young man at Calvary Baptist Church his heart was touched by the missionaries who filled the pulpit and taught Sunday School. Jake was a leader in the youth group....it was during this time that he first got to know the one who would become the love of his life, Isabelle Gates."

      For over 40 years Jake and Isabelle served the Lord in various parts of Brazil; Ceara, Belem in Para, Sao Jose in Sao Paolo, and Brasilla. He retired from the foreign field to be Western Representative of Baptist Mid-Missions. Around 1992, Jake retired again and wound up first as interim pastor, and later as senior pastor, of First Baptist Church of Soap Lake, Washington.
    • (Medical):Diagnosed with Esophageal cancer in October, 2004.
    Person ID I3522  Strong Family Tree
    Last Modified 17 Aug 2014 

    Father John Jacob Schopf,   b. 28 Apr 1878, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Oct 1951, Everett, Snohomish County, Washington Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 73 years) 
    Mother Grace Miriam Poole,   b. 7 Apr 1893, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 Jan 1983, Everett, Snohomish County, Washington Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 89 years) 
    Marriage Bef 1926 
    • Grace and Jake met at Clough Mill in Stanwood, Washington. Jake was the superintendent and Grace was a stenographer.
    Photos
    Schopf, John Jacob with wife Grace Poole
    Schopf, John Jacob with wife Grace Poole
    Grace and Jake met at Clough Mill in Stanwood, Washington, where Jake was the superintendent and Grace was a stenographer.
    Family ID F2057  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Living 
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    Family ID F2055  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 9 Dec 2006 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 16 Nov 1931 - Skagit County, Washington Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 31 Jul 2005 - Grant County, Washington Link to Google Earth
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    _Schopf, John Jacob Jr.
    _Schopf, John Jacob Jr.
    Husband of Isabelle Gates
    B. 1932 D. 2005 Washington State

    Headstones
    Schopf, John Jacob
    Schopf, John Jacob

  • Sources 
    1. [S419] Texas Department of Human Services, Mary Jean Williams (CSW,MA) CPSS II, Plan of Service Report for Michael A. Schopf.

    2. [S353] Schopf, John Jacob "Jake"--Family Researcher (jake@zipcon.com).