Amelie Koenig

Amelie Koenig Obituary

Amelie was born January 6, 1918, in Portland, the eldest of three children born to Joseph and Jeanne Peyralans. Amelie was a much-loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and tata. Her sister, Denise Enzler, brother, Jean (Ray) Peyralans, and close cousin, Henry DesGeorges, preceded her in death.

Amelie attended Kellogg Grade School, St. Mary’s of the Valley boarding school and graduated from Franklin High School. She attended business school and worked for the Portland Gas and Coke Company where she met John Philip (Jack) Koenig.

Jack and Amelie were married in 1941 in Portland. The couple moved to southeast Brooklyn Street in 1951, where they raised their family. All of their children were educated at St. Ignatius Catholic Grade School where the family was very active and supportive of the parish. Jack died in 1992, and in 1998, Amelie moved to NW Portland to be closer to her children. Amelie was the mother of Denise (Tuhy), Suzanne (Burris), Julie, Bill, John, Yvonne, and Bernadette (Strand). Infant son, Joseph, preceded her in death (1963).

She was joyous with the addition of each grandchild (15), and great-grandchild (20). Amelie passed on her sense of music and artistic style, commitment and perseverance to her children. Her musical talents began with grade school recitals and continued as an accompanist to classes and events at Franklin. Amelie ensured that all her children received music instruction throughout elementary school. One of her great pleasures was music at home and sing-a-longs on weekend car rides to the beach and other vacation destinations.

Amelie took great pride in preparing for special occasions. She was especially dedicated to perfecting the details of Christmas, birthdays and milestone celebrations. She loved her garden and especially enjoyed flowers of all kinds. Amelie was proud of her French heritage and never missed an opportunity to speak French and encouraged her children and grandchildren to respond in kind. She was an avid reader, particularly of American History, and she closely followed current events, politics, and college sports.

For many years, Amelie and the children spent summers in Seaside. Amelie and the Koenig children were often joined by cousins from the Enzler, Peyralans, and DesGeorges families. Amelie presided over razor clamming, beach-combing, bike riding, and hiking activities, and patiently provided a secure home base for all the extended family. Amelie enjoyed traveling, and returned to France several times. However, local road-trips were a special favorite. She liked nothing better than an adventure to California, down the Columbia Gorge or exploring the Willamette Valley.

Amelie was member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church for nearly 50 years. She was a strong believer in her Catholic faith and in the power of prayer. Amelie was shy and retiring by nature, yet always dignified. She possessed the kind of grace and beauty that begins in the heart then flowers to the surface. Amelie was fiercely loyal to her family and was accepting, supportive and proud of the endeavors and accomplishments of each member of her family. Amelie was a loving and much loved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. May her good and true nature be rewarded in Heaven as it was treasured by all of us who loved her.

A rosary and Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m., October 15, 2016 at St Ignatius Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, Amelie asked her friends and loved ones to make donations to the St. Ignatius School Foundation Koenig Family Fund.

Rosary and Funeral Mass

11:00 AM ,Saturday, October 15, 2016
St. Ignatius Catholic Church

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My sincere sympathy to each of you for your loss. Psalms 90:10 says that the usual life span is 70 or 80 years. When man was created, it was God’s purpose that he would live forever. Romans 5:12 explains why death and sickness occurs. His purpose has not changed. He assures us that he will restore life to all who are in his memory right here on earth under the best of conditions.

Revelation 21:3-5
John 5:28,29
Psalms 37:29