Passing…

Roy Cope

When I heard that our old friend Roy Cope passed away last week, a wave of memories flooded in – Roy calling a folk dance, Roy singing, Roy on stage as an actor (he & I played father & son in a Garth McArdle play for the Playwrights Festival), and all of them were the way Roy was – you had to smile. I loved watching him work with kids, and he was a joy to be around.

The Seattle P-I has his obituary posted with a place for folks to leave comments here, or you can post your regards here as well.

Nan Simpson passed on this little writeup from Nancy Cope, which she says Roy himself wrote for this occasion. Thanks, Roy…we miss ya.

Roy F. COPE  (1925 ~ 2009)
He died peacefully on September 15, 2009.

Roy was preceded in death by children Siri Ann and Shea, first wife Gert and brother Phil. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, Children Bret, Kennison, and Kevin, stepdaughters Kristin and Rebecca, brother Paul, and his large, loving extended family.

Growing up years in public education and WWII service time were followed by G.I. Bill at U.W. for higher education degrees. Then on to a successful career as teacher and principal in the Renton and Bellevue School Districts.

Roy and Nancy, as best friends, enjoyed marriage, family, boat life, literature, travel, music, dance, hiking/camping and volunteering. Many friendships on San Juan Island and Horizon House are treasured as well as those in recreation, teaching, and square dance. At his request, there will be no formal service.

Kudos to Group Health – its mission, staff, and Hospice team. Donations and recognition will be appreciated by the UW School of Medicine Willed Body Program (Box 357420, Seattle, Wa 98195-7420) and the Group Health Community Foundation (Dept. 4194, PO BOX 34936, Seattle, 98124-9847).

(signed)
R. Cope

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