Annette Dop was born July 7, 1938, to Henry and Johanna (De Koning) Rooda, in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

On December 7, 1956, Annette was united in marriage with Gene Dop. They made their home in Oskaloosa, Iowa for a short time before moving to Hayward, Minnesota, for Gene's banking position. After leaving Hayward, they moved to Pella. Gene and Annette lived on a farm near Leighton, Iowa, for twenty-seven years. While living on the farm, their house burned down and they had to rebuild their home. Together Gene and Annette flipped many homes. Annette enjoyed many animals: sheep, goats, German Shepherds, raising hogs, but most of all CATS! She also enjoyed playing cards and traveling. She especially loved her kids, grandkids and great grandchildren. 

Carroll Gene Dop passed away on Monday, January 17, 2011.

Those left to cherish her memory:

Douglas Gene (Deb) Dop of Missouri

Eric (Shell) Calvert

Dani (Shance) Twenter

Vivian

Bailey (Taylor) Calvin

Riley

Linda (Randy) Verhey of Leighton

Nick (Megan) Van Steenwyk - IA

Maelee, Allen, Wyatt

Brittany Jean Van Steenwyk - NC

Marly Dop DeLong of Roanoke, Texas

Nash (Erica) DeLong - VA

Remington, Riley, Harper

Tanner DeLong - CO

Austin (Shannon) DeLong - TX

Scottie Jane

Annette is also survived by her brother Sid (Dolores) Rooda of Pella, brother-in-law Don Dop of Kalamazoo, Michigan, sister Arene De Jong of Pella, Iowa, and many nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Annette was preceded in death by her husband Gene, parents Henry and Johanna Rooda, parents-in-law Ralph and Carolyn Dop, sister-in-law Bev Dop, and brother-in-law Kenneth De Jong.

Memorials may be given to Pella Fire Department or Pella Community Ambulance.