Roni Marie Copeland Roni Marie Copeland of Graham, WA passed into God's hands on Thursday, December 29th, 2016 after her strong and courageous battle against cancer with her family by her side. A memorial service is planned for January 14, 2017 (1:00) at Rainier View Christian Church, 7420 224th St. E., Graham, WA, to be followed by a reception. Roni was born on March 31, 1959 as the first born to Don and Geneva Emmons in Lafayette, IN. The family eventually moved to Issaquah, WA where Roni grew up with three siblings and many animals. Roni graduated from Issaquah High School in 1977 and moved to Graham, WA with her loving and devoted partner and husband of 28 years, David Copeland. Roni is survived by her husband, parents Don and Geneva, sister Lisa Robinson (John), brothers Lee Emmons (Laura) and John, niece Marina Logan (Dallas), nephew Greg Robinson and many aunts, uncles, friends, neighbors and acquaintances who all loved her deeply. Roni loved her family and her home near Mt. Rainier. Roni was a cat rescuer and provided sanctuary for many cats over the years. Her caring and generous nature was amazing to see. Her deep artistic talent provided many smiles and endless gratitude for her generous gift of time and effort to others. She was brave, funny, optimistic and mostly a friend. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be donated to PAWS or the nearest Humane Society of your choice.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Jan. 8, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for RONI C0PELAND

39 Entries

December 29, 2024

It's been 8 years to the day. A day has not gone by in which I do not think about you. You would think it gets easier, however it doesn't. Time just dims the pain. Nothing more. I miss you and love you!

DFC

December 5, 2023

Thinking of you on this wet and windy day! I miss you so much! Love you babe!

January 2, 2023

Another year has passed. Another year in which we where denied making memories together. I will never figure out why GOD took you so soon. My heart aches, my mind does not rest, and each day finds a new torment. I miss and love you so much babe!!

DFC

January 2, 2022

I miss and love you!

March 31, 2021

Happy Birthday Babe! Love you!!

David

December 29, 2020

4 years to the day! I can't believe it. I so much miss you babe!
Love you!!

March 31, 2020

I miss you so very much!
Happy Birthday babe!

Love you!

January 2, 2020

I love you babe! Happy New Year!

November 27, 2019

I love you babe!! Miss you so very much

January 29, 2019

I love you and miss you so very much! It has been a hard journey without you.
LOVE YOU Babe!!

October 29, 2018

1yr and 10 months! I miss you so greatly!! Love you babe!

April 29, 2018

I cannot come to the fact you have been in Heaven for 1 yr & 4 months. Maybe I just don't want to believe it. I love and miss you so very much!

January 29, 2018

Thinking of you on this day and every day. I miss you so very much. Love you babe!

December 29, 2017

I cannot believe it has been a year since you went to Heaven. My heart aches for you!! I miss you sooo much! Love you babe!

December 26, 2017

Merry Christmas babe!
I miss you greatly!
Love you!

November 30, 2017

I love you babe!

October 31, 2017

You were so very creative and talented when it came to carving pumpkins. I loved to watch you work your magic. The hours you would spend cutting out a Ghost Ship, or a witch's cauldron, or a dragon; were something to see. Thinking of you on this Halloween. You are greatly missed babe! Love you!!

October 29, 2017

10 months! I still can't believe you are not here!
You will never be forgotten and will always live in my heart. I miss you so very much! Love you babe!!

October 15, 2017

Today I kept my last promise to you. Your ashes were spread on Mt. Rainier during the first snow fall.
I walked in about a half a mile from the old Paradise Camp Grounds. Found a perfect site with a small creek and perfect view of the mountain in a small clearing. I miss you greatly and love you so much! Love you babe!

September 29, 2017

Today is a first on two fronts. 9 months since you past and a year ago today we found out what your fate was to be. I truly wish I could change history. You did not deserve to die and you especially did not deserve to die in the manner you did. I miss you so much and I will never forget you! Love you babe!!

August 29, 2017

8 months! Missing you so very much! Love you babe!!

July 29, 2017

It has been 7 months to the day since your passing. I think of you every day and miss you so much. Love you...

July 11, 2017

Thinking of you today and wishing you were here with us. I love you and greatly miss you so much!!

Lamel Case-hanna

July 1, 2017

&God bless you all.

May 29, 2017

5 months since GOD took you to heaven. Not a single hour or day goes by in which I do not think about you! I greatly miss you!!

May 4, 2017

Roni,

Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and miss you dearly.

I had no idea what a great impact you had on those that became your friends or even mere acquaintances. You were very talented and so giving of your time and artistic abilities.

I love you and am comforted by my faith that I will see you again in heaven.

Your sis,
Lisa

April 19, 2017

Thinking of you always! I greatly miss and love you!

jim schmitz

April 17, 2017

Roni,

I just found out that you left us. I want to truly thank you for all of the moments you created and shared with me and my family. My thoughts of you will always be cherished in my heart!

Thank you,
Jim Schmitz

March 29, 2017

I love you and miss you greatly. 3 months since God took you to heaven!

S Edwards

January 28, 2017

May the love you have for your loving wife/mother/daughter stay in your hearts forever and look forward to a time when "no resident will say, "I am Sick"" - Isa 33:24

Continue to rely on the God of all comfort to get you through this grievous time.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Kathy Copes van Hasselt And Heidi Behrens

January 14, 2017

We went to high school with Roni, we were in a few classes together over the years and we always enjoyed her positive energy and her infectious smile :)
Lots of great memories. So sorry for your loss. May peace be with you and your family.

Janet Strozyk

January 12, 2017

Roni, you were a good friend to my daughter and shared my love of cats. My condolences to David and everyone else who loved you, you will be missed lady.

Paul Merz

January 10, 2017

David, we are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking about you.

Caroline Rich

January 10, 2017

David, I don't even know what to say. I love hearing the story of how you two got together. Such a love between you.

Kathy Bruder

January 9, 2017

My deepest condolences to David and family. It was a true honor to have meet Roni and for her to be a part of such a blessed event for my family.
Heaven's gain is our loss.

Cindy Gratzer

January 8, 2017

Such a dear friend, always in my heart. Very much missed.

January 8, 2017

You will be missed so much. Your friendship was a true gift. All my love, Stephanie (your sassafrass)

Barb Getman

January 8, 2017

Take care, David.