It is with great sadness we say goodbye to Harvey Earl Copeland, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and loyal friend and brother.
Harvey passed away peacefully on May 1, 2011 at the Victoria Hospice after a long battle with cancer. Harvey is survived by his loving wife Jean of 57 years, 3 sons, Bob (Barb), Ken (Leslie), Mark (Brenda), and 3 daughters Laura, Cheryle (Tony), Sandra (Rick), 7 grandchildren, Rae, Wendee, Brian, Aaron, Cassie, Savannah and Lucas and 5 great grandchildren. 3 brothers, Allan, Wayne, and Dale and 2 sisters, Doreen and Yvonne along with many nieces and nephews. Harvey was born on August 27, 1933 in Emerson, Manitoba. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force as a young man of 17 and retired as a Master Warrant Officer Para Rescue/Sar Tech. He served his country proudly, and loved and cared for his family to the highest degree. His greatest passion was helping people around him. He was an active member of the Comox Legion, 888 Komox Wing and the Comox United Church. He enjoyed life to the fullest with a wonderful sense of humour and encouraged others to do the same. Harvey loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, chopping wood, you name it, he did it. We will always remember the twinkle in his eye that inspired us all. Good bye Harvey, we all will love and miss you forever. A celebration of Harvey's life, followed by a poppy service and reception will be held on May 11, 2011 at 1:00 pm at the 888 Komox Wing located on Military Row, Comox. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
I will always remember Harvey on the many searches we were together,it was always a pleasure to have him on my aircraft,I have thanked him many times for clipping off my handle bar moustache in Fort MacMurray,just before I went to Pakistan, farewell my ole friend,you will always be in my heart.God bless. Ed Pike
Ed Pike
May 16, 2011 | Truro, NS
Jean and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Harvey was such a nice man and I always enjoyed seeing his smiling face.I hope you find comfort in all the cherished memories of him and of all that he bought a smile to their face.
Gail Spray (Cooper)
May 15, 2011 | Fort Sask.,, AB
Sorry distance kept us away from the service today however, we were with you in thought and prayer. God Bless and happy memories will sustain you. Marilyn and Chuck Mears and Patty and Raymond McSorley and families
Chuck & Marilyn Mears
May 11, 2011 | Lethbridge, AB
Condolences to Jean and family on the passing of a truely wonderful person. Harv's smiling face and that twinkle in his eye will always be remembered by us.
Gord and Sharon Maidment
May 10, 2011 | Wooler, ON
I will always remember Harv as my STL in Comox. He was a good boss and a leader of morale. He never barked because he never had to, his jovial, calm manner was enough to motivate anyone. He was always smiling! Harv was very proud of his family and it was a pleasure to know them. As I got to meet Jean I thought to myself…gee, everyone in this family smiles. Farewell Harv, you had many good friends that will miss you. My heartfelt condolences to Jean and family.
Don Lane
May 10, 2011
Please pass our Sincere Condolences to Jean and Family.
I first met Harvey when we served together at 103 Search & Rescue Squadron, Greenwood 1963-67. I will always remember his smiling face, and the twinkle in his eyes.
He was a great friend and he will be Sadly Missed by all who knew him.
Bon Voyage Harvey.
Noel & Eadie Murphy
Nole Murphy
May 10, 2011 | West Lahave, NS
Laughter, Love and a little Wine was something that always flowed at the Copeland home! Harv was one of the funniest guys I knew and as I grew up, I enjoyed his humor even more.
Harv will always be missed by our family!!
Holly Tanner (Krier)
May 10, 2011 | St. Albert, AB
We would like to send our sincere condolences Jean & family on the padsing of your beloved Harvey. He was a gentle man, kind and a good friend. I will miss his stories at the Wing and Legion. Peace be with you Jean & your family.
Wayne & Georgette Robertson
May 09, 2011
Jean, our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.
Denny & Marilyn Cock
May 09, 2011