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William Cope Obituary
ZANESVILLE: William Eugene Cope, 90, of Zanesville died 12:05am, Friday March 21, 2014 at the Helen Purcell Home.
He was born October 24, 1923 in Zanesville, Ohio to William Taggart Cope and Margaret Louise (Offinger) Cope.
He attended Lash High School and Glenford High School where he graduated in 1940. He attended Ohio State University where he was a member of both the Baseball and Basketball teams. He served as Captain of the OSU Big 10 Baseball Champions in 1943.
He served his country in World War II in the Navy Air Corps obtaining the rank of Ensign as a Navy Carrier Pilot. Following his military career he spent seven years in professional baseball with the New York Yankee minor league system as both a player and a manager. He also was a member of the Zanesville Pioneer Professional basketball team. In 1988, he was inducted into the Muskingum Valley Baseball Association Hall of Fame. He was also inducted into the ZDGA Hall of Fame in 2005. Bill was retired from the Buckeye Union and Continental Insurance Companies. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Evangelical Church.
In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his wife, Lou Ella Margaret (Sheider) Cope; and his sister, Virginia Cope.
He is survived by his daughters Pamela (Eric) Schmieder of Zanesville, Vicki (George) Mezinko of Toledo, Ohio; and son, William Scott Cope of Zanesville; three grandsons, Dr. Matthew (Leslie) Schmieder of Salt Lake City, Utah, John Schmieder, Zanesville, and Sam (Abbey) Mezinko, Toledo,Ohio; he has one great-grandson, Everett Schmieder.
There will be no visiting hours. Private family service.
Any donations or contributions in Bill's name may be given to Genesis Hospice of Zanesville, the Oldtimers Baseball Association, or Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church.
The Bryan & Snider Funeral Home, 2318 Maple Ave. Zanesville is in charge of the arrangements. To share memories and condolences with William's family please visit www.BryanSniderFuneralHome.com
"May you always have blue skies Dad."
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Memories and Condolences
for William Cope
Debbie Bell
March 28, 2014
Eric and Family so sorry for your lose.
My deepest Sympathy for all of your now and in the days ahead.
God Bless
March 26, 2014
Pam,Vick,Scott & families
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your Dad certainly led a diverse & interesting life. He was one of our favorite neighbors and a great golfing companion. We'll miss "visits" at Kroger & while out breakfasting at St n Shake...
Jim & Pam Morrow
Dan Malueg
March 24, 2014
And so my last living uncle is now gone. Pammy, Vick, and Scott it was an honor to know your Dad, to call him my uncle, and a comfort to know thay are all together again. I will remember all our great family vacations and I want you to know he was one of my inspirations for the athlete I became. With bat and glove he is once again on that fair field. God bless.
Howard and Sandy Bagley
March 24, 2014
Our deepest sympathies to you at your dad's passing.
March 24, 2014
So sorry to hear about your dads passing. Many good memories of our growing up on Penn Street. Barb Meredith (Buckley) Jenny and Jo Buckley
Vince Mezinko
March 23, 2014
My thoughts and prayers with the family. Bill was just here in Toledo this summer and was able to join my family for dinner. He was a true gentleman.
jean Comer
March 23, 2014
MY deepest sympathies to the family. Mr Cope rest in peace. Jeanie Comer (Life Enrichment, Helen Purcell Home )
March 23, 2014
it was an honor to assist your dad in his last journey; marsha (hosoice friend)
Gene Young
March 22, 2014
Fair Winds and Following Sea's Ensign Cope
Chad Morrow
March 22, 2014
So sorry to hear of your Fathers passing. Happy to have enjoyed many rounds of golf with him. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
March 22, 2014
Scotty, Sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Vonda Shroyer Patterson
March 22, 2014
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Edward M. Kennison
March 22, 2014
Scotty: During my many visits to your dad at Helen Purcell, he told me stories of his youth. I wish I had recorded them! I have enjoyed many years of his friendship...just golfing or shooting the bull. Zanesville has lost a legend, and I have lost a great friend. May God receive his soul and may he rest in peace. God bless, Scotty.....Al Layton
Judy Kain Jones
March 22, 2014
Pam, Vicki. & Scotty-
I am sorry to hear of Billy's passing. He was always nothing but nice to me and always had a smile. Know he will be missed.
Rolonda Coleman Wagner
March 22, 2014
Sorry to hear of your Fathers passing. He was my Godfather and enjoyed his care for many ears while growing up. He will be missed.
March 22, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a wonderful person and know he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Janet and Dan Geswein
March 22, 2014
sorry to hear of your loss.I remember you all and wish you peace.
paul gorley
sue todd edwards
March 22, 2014
Im so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I always enjoyed seeing him at church. He grew up with my mother and always paused to speak with us. He was such a nice man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul Swingle
March 22, 2014
Scotty:
I am sorry to here of the passing of dad.I played a lot of rounds of golf with Bill and enjoyed the pleasure of his company.Our prayers are for you and the rest of the family.
May the Lord bless you all and give comfort.
God Bless
Paul Swingle
Tom & Linda Sawyers
March 22, 2014
Scott, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cathy Davis
March 22, 2014
Scott, So sorry to hear of your Dads passing, my thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time, Cathy
Joyce Thorla
March 21, 2014
Pam, I'm so sorry to hear about your father's passing. "Copey" was such a good man.
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