Nicholas J "Nick" Copeland
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Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 7B Obituary - December 6, 2013
Nicholas J. Copeland, of
Montrose, passed away on
December 2, 2013, at the age of
71.
He is survived by his devoted
wife, Judy; stepson, Scott
Isferding; stepdaughter, Tracy
Dabney (Bill); niece, Sarah
Sloan (Bill); two grandsons,
Brandon and Colton Dabney, and a grand-nephew, Alex Sloan. He
is also survived by his sister, Tawana Vigil, and brother, Tom, and
their respective families. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Tom and Judy Copeland, and his brother, Jim.
Nick owned Montrose County Abstract and was very active in
the local business community. He was a member of numerous
community organizations. He advocated the importance of
supporting local small businesses and was a loyal customer to many
in the Montrose area. Nick was also a leader in his industry. He
served as president of the Land Title Association of Colorado. He
served on the Montrose Planning Commission. Nick was generous
in his support of local initiatives and organizations.
Born in Montrose on September 20, 1942, Nick was raised in
the Palisade area. He graduated from Palisade High School, where
he played baseball and football. He graduated from Western State
College in Gunnison with a Bachelors of Arts Degree.
Nick was a proud veteran. He served in the United States Army
for six years and two days, including tours in Vietnam, Germany
and several state-side postings. He loved his time in Germany and
developed many lifelong interests and relationships from his short
tour there.
Nick was an avid golfer, fisherman and history buff. He read
voraciously and loved to travel. He was a dignified, generous man
and an outstanding friend to many.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, December 7, 2013,
at 11:00 a.m. at the Crippin Funeral Home Chapel, the service will
conclude at the chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations, in loving memory of Nick, may
be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado
(HopeWest), P.O. Box 1804, Montrose, Colorado 81402.
It was special to Nick and his Family that he had many visits and
support from his loved friends. It meant more than they can know.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of Crippin Funeral
Home, 802 E. Main St., Montrose, CO 81401.
