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1964
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2020
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Steven Copeland Obituary
A celebration of Steve's life will be held privately by his family and closest friends.
Steve was born in Stuttgart, Germany on August 11, 1964, a son of CSM Howard F. and Vera Copeland. Their military family traveled throughout the world, and finally settled in Romulus, N.Y. where he graduated from high school. He studied music at FLCC, he furthered his graduate work at SUNY Fredonia and the Eastman School of Music. He taught at the Nathaniel Rochester Community School No.3 for many years, Steve was a natural and loving teacher who forever had his student's best interests at heart.
Steve lived with all his heart and will be missed by many.
Steve is survived but his brothers Greg Copeland, Robert Copeland and family; his step-sister, Gabriella Schmidt; and his step-mother, Ursula Copeland; as well as his niece, Daniel Juliann Copeland. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins in the St. Louis, Missouri area.
He was preceded in death by his father, CSM Howard F. Copeland; biological mother, Vera Copeland; and his older sister, Donna K. Copeland.
To read the memories of Steve's life, as written by his brother, please visit https://www.covertfuneralhome.com/obituary/Steven-W-Copeland-1
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Memories and Condolences
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Richard Snyder
January 10, 2025
The greatest friend I have ever had and the greatest musician I have ever known. I miss you more every day Steve.
Jay
March 24, 2024
J. Elliott
jamel whitaker
March 23, 2021
Jamel Whitaker-I am a former student of Mr Copeland. Mr Copeland help me understand music from 3rd grade all the way to 5th grade when i left #3 school.I remember when i was in choir and he was the conductor,we cracked jokes and had fun.No matter what, Mr Copeland was one of my favorite teachers. To hear of his passing almost brings tears to my eyes to
Adriannah thurman
September 11, 2020
Copeland was the best music teacher to be in No.3, He would always Tells us to be on our best game And to learn music with passion, He always made sure i did excellent , Mr. Copeland made me laugh alot , somtimes we didint agree with each other or didint see eye too eye But he was the Very best Music teacher I ever had.
Adriannah thurman
September 11, 2020
Copeland was the best music teacher to be in No.3, He would always Tells us to be on our best game And to learn music with passion, He always made sure i did excellent , Mr. Copeland made me laugh alot , somtimes we didint agree with each other or didint see eye too eye But he was the Very best Music teacher i ever had
Steven Kent Murphy
August 6, 2020
Steve was a kind and thoughtful person. A good musician with a good heart. I knew him at Fredonia. Thinking of his friends and family at this time.
August 4, 2020
I will always remember your love for life. You were always smiling and made others smile. Your happy and fun demeanor was contagious. Glad we all reunited in the past decade. You will be greatly missed!
SARA PULVER
August 2, 2020
I grew as a person because of you, Steve. You and our memories will always live in my heart and I expect you to be there when it's my turn! Love you.
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