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Brodie Copeland
2005 - 2016
Brodie Copeland
2005 - 2016
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BORN
2005
DIED
2016
Brodie Copeland Obituary
Brodie Copeland (11) passed away on July 14, 2016 at Nice, France with his father, Sean Copeland (51) in the Bastille Day Attacks. He was the son of Kim Copeland. Brodie gave a lifetime of love during his short time on Earth.
Born in Dallas, Texas, he was the son of Kim and Sean Copeland.
Brodie had a big heart for children. He enjoyed acting and being in the spotlight. Brodie loved playing football as well as baseball and being a part of the team. You could always find him with a smile on his face. Brodie truly touched the lives of everyone around him.
He is survived by his mother, Kim, sister, Maegan, brother, Austin, grandfather, Ken Ressmann, grandmother, Anya Eakins, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was predeceased by his grandfather, John W. Copeland, grandmother, Gayle Ressmann, great-grandfather, Edgar R. Copeland, great-grandfather, Arthur Ressmann, great-grandmother, Ruth Ressmann, great-grandmother, Foy D. Copeland, great-grandfather, James H. Armstrong, and great-grandmother, Mildred M. (Armstrong) Shanks.
The memorial service will be held at Lake Hills Church, Building A, 11431 FM2244, Austin, TX 78738, on Thursday, July 28th at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the
non-profit creativeaction.org.
Cherish every moment and every person in your life because you never know when it will be the last time you see someone.
Obituary and memorial guestbook available online at www.wcfish.com
Arrangements by
Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home - (512) 263-1511.
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Alice Phillips
December 23, 2018
I passed by the memorial of the Nice attack today and noticed the names of Sean and Brodie. I said a prayer for them and their family...it must be so hard to be without them at Christmas
To my son, Sean, I think about you every day and miss you so much. You will always be remembered for being such a sweet little boy when you were young, and for being such an amazing man and father when you grew up. I have always been so proud of you, and
Anya Copeland Eakins
September 3, 2018
To my son, Sean, I think about you every day and miss you so much. You will always be remembered for being such a sweet little boy when you were young, and for being such an amazing man and father when you grew up. I have always been so proud of you, and I feel so blessed that God allowed me to be your mother. I love you so much, Sean, and I will keep you forever in my heart. I know that you and Brodie are together in Heaven now, but I will see you both again some day. With much love & devotion, MOM
Vasilios Emmanuel Glimidakis
November 3, 2016
Dear Copeland and other family,
I am sorry for your loss. May his memory be eternal! Rest easy, dear soul. God bless him and his family.
Vasilios Emmanuel Glimidakis
November 3, 2016
In memory of Sean Layne Copeland
A true and faithful man who gave his saving his children and the thing he loved to do on July 14, 2016 in this location. God alone understands.
The Lord said, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."--KJV John 15:13
Dear Copeland and other family,
I am sorry for your loss. May his memory be eternal! He is a hero! Rest easy, dear soul. God bless him and his family.
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Wendy Marling
October 2, 2016
So very sorry for your loss - we didn't know Brodie or Sean but went to Nice last week and stood by all the memorials there and said a special prayer for them.
Marlena
August 23, 2016
Tak bardzo mi przykro. Brodie by wspaniaym chopcem. Niech Bóg ma go i Was w opiece.
Bernard Negri
August 16, 2016
Brodie and Sean, I think a lot about you, I am very sad. Rest in peace little angel. Praying for his Mother and all the family.
"Granny Anny" Anya Eakins
August 11, 2016
I love you, sweet Brodie. You were a light that shined in everyone's lives who knew you. I miss you very much and thank God for blessing us with the time that we were able to share with you here on earth.
Pat Abbamonte
August 5, 2016
So sorry to hear ofr this loss. There are no words to console others when a child (especially) is taken from us. To lose a father and son is devasting. Please know I offer my prayers for Troy, Terri and all the Copeland family and for the father and son in heaven. My sincere condolences with love.
Brodie with Granny Anny
Anya Eakins
August 4, 2016
JOHN
August 3, 2016
I am here for you. We are here for you. Make this incident your "Why"
Why you succeed in life...Why you go the extra mile...Why you continue to achieve and accomplish...Why do you do what you do each day?...In loving memory of Sean and Brodie Copeland. Copeland Strong. I need you to be the face of this situation. I need you to be the voice of this. I need you to be strong and give back to the community. We need you. We need you right now. You will heal and God is going to take this and use it for good. I know you are hurt and struggling. Wake up each day with the thought, "I can do this to the best of my ability, no matter how hot it is or how I feel." You will find the strength to deal with the emotional and physical trauma. There are many people to help you get through. You will get everybody together and get your act together. We mourn the loss of loved ones. We are still here for you. We need to help. Put all those who have no voice on your "shoulders"...on your "back"...Represent for those we have lost. You have to help us. Represent for those who have been personally affected by terror. Stay positive and live a life that contributes to others. FOCUS (Follow On Course Until Successful). People look up to you. People are counting on you. People's Moms are counting on you. Live a life that exemplifies excellence. You are a man that is powerful beyond belief. You have earned a great life. Now go make a difference in someone's life. You have a story that ends good. Now go and Live in vision. Concentrate on the positive. Now go do something for somebody else. You have a story that needs to be heard. Be a Blessing. Copeland Strong
Eugene Stevelberg
July 30, 2016
Sincerest heartfelt condolences on the unimaginable loss of Sean and Brodie. May your memories of them always be vivid and see you through time. May they rest in peace knowing how much they will be missed.
Auston Anderson's Family
July 29, 2016
We are heart broken for the Copeland family. We remember Sean and his family at Plano West with the Plano West Quarterback Club. Our sons played football together. We recall Sean and Kim as the kindest and most energetic couple promoting and supporting the Wolf Pack. Brodie was the happiest little boy who beamed with love for his big brother, Austin. Words cannot express our sorrow for this tremendous loss to your family and the community. May God's peace be with you.
July 28, 2016
I am so very sorry that this happened to you and your family. Horrible and Shocking. I wish from the bottom of my heart this hadn't happened to you. Here is a great big hug from California. I think of your family every day. So sorry.
Deborah & Steve Wagner
July 28, 2016
My husband and I are so terribly sorry for the loss of your husband & son. We have no words, only prayers. We are praying for you & your family.
Rachel Edwards Ridder
July 28, 2016
So very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you & your family. Brodie & Sean will live forever in the hearts of all who knew & loved them. May God bring Peace to your Spirit & Soul.
Jason Risley
July 28, 2016
Sean & Brodie,
There are no words to express my heart for you both. Working with you at IBM was always a joy, Sean. Your heart for your kids was always so inspiring and fun. I'll continue to pray for your family and for our world to heal and find peace. Godspeed. - Jason
Sally Merritt
July 27, 2016
I heard about this horror on the news and know that the world suffers with your loss.
Focusing on your other children will be what gets you through this dark time (one never gets over it).
A small comfort was the fact your husband was so caring to spend his time showing your son another country's holiday which was so creative. What an example for the rest of us to live by.
My deepest sympathies ---
Lisa McCartney
July 27, 2016
So very sorry for your unimaginable loss. Prayers of peace and blessings of grace to your family.
Connie LaNou
July 27, 2016
Kim and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and sweet Brodie. My son Nate was in Mrs. Breslin's class at St. Andrew. Nate loved playing with Brodie. He was such a sweet boy. Prayers to you all.
Gyula Schmidthausen
July 27, 2016
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
DAVID ROSS
July 26, 2016
GOD BLESS
Laura Deal
July 26, 2016
Prayers through this sad day. You will be uplifted through this and further your life stronger as even before. Sorry for all your sadness... Plano, TX
Millee
July 26, 2016
My heart goes out to you for the loss of your precious son and husband. Ask God to comfort you and lean on your friends and family for support. Also, know that strangers are praying for you this day and days to come.
Kara Weiler
July 26, 2016
God bless your family. My heart breaks for you. I wish prayers and love could take your pain away. I wish you nothing but strength and good wishes in the future and love
Laurie White
July 26, 2016
What a tragedy for you and your family to have to go through. Along with all the other family members that have lost loved ones do to radicalism. May GOD bring peace to all HIS children.
July 26, 2016
My condolences to the family, God is our refuge and strength. Psalms 46
Laura Villanueva
July 26, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss of child and husband... God give you strength, wisdom, knowledge, and discernment for the days ahead. Praying for you.
Marie Weaver
July 26, 2016
So sorry for your loss, may the peace of GOD , be upon you and your family in this time of mourning, He will mend the broken hearts. May GOD be your strength at this time and forever more.
Darrell, Kim and Dylan Hinshaw
July 26, 2016
We will forever remember the good times we shared with the Copelands. Brodie and Sean are now with our Savior Jesus Christ who is holding them in his loving arms. Only God has the answers to why this tragedy struck this wonderful family and we are left with only memories to reflect on in times of sorrow. Our prayers, warm thoughts and blessing go out to Kim, Austin and Meagan and the entire family as they deal with this unbelievable tragedy moving forward. Dylan misses you Brodie and will alwsys hold a special place in his heart for you forever!
Teri Allred
July 26, 2016
Such a travesty - our hearts break for you.
Teri Allred
July 26, 2016
Our hearts break for you.
July 26, 2016
My condolences to the Copeland family. No words can exprss the pain, sadness and loss you are experiencing. My prayer is that the God of all comfort help you to endure this grievious time in you lives.
Rely on him for strength now and in the days to come.
James 5:11
The Bruce Family
July 26, 2016
Our family is praying for strength and comfort for your family. We will always remember Brodie as the biggest Plano West football fan there ever was and his love for his big brother Austin as well as how kind and supportive Sean always was of our son's baseball games. He and Brodie made a point to come out to the baseball games to watch. They both had wonderful smiles and you always felt better after being around them. We are thankful to have known them both and pray that you will always feel their presence in the days ahead.
Mike and Tamie Carroll
July 26, 2016
Rest in Peace old friend. You family is in our thoughts and prayers
Ryan Stack
July 25, 2016
He will be missed. But we will not say Good bye to Sean this is just a see you later as he is now Home with the Lord.
Renee Crawford
July 25, 2016
So very sorry for your loss. No words for the sadness and sorrow. Prayers for peace and comfort.
Christophe SOCCAL
July 25, 2016
It will not happen without a work night I imagine Sean Brodie and play Baseball on the Promenade des Anglais. I am wholeheartedly in your mind.
Christophe
Patty Martin and Family, New Jersey
July 25, 2016
Rest well sweet Brodie. To Brodie's Mother Kim and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. There are no words and we know that your grief is unimaginable. We can only offer our condolences and prayers for your comfort and peace.
Pat and Leland Edge
July 25, 2016
Didn't know this young man , but way to soon to go. Good he and his Daddy are together. Only. Heard good things about him. Praying for his Mother and all the family.
Pat and Leland Edge
July 25, 2016
We are so very sorry, your family is in our prayers. With all our Love praying❤
Bonnie & Jason Myer
July 25, 2016
Words cannot express how unfair it is that this rising star was taken from us far before his time. We love you so much, Brodie and will miss you. We send our prayers to Kim and the rest of the Copeland family. May God give you the strength you need. We love you.
Jennifer Picard
July 25, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May all your wonderful memories comfort you during your unimaginable pain and sorrow. Rest in peace little angel.
Christophe SOCCAL
July 25, 2016
Brodie you will smile angels for eternity of your mother, brothers and sisters . Rest in peace
DAN PITTS
July 25, 2016
SEAN, I MISS YOU EVERYDAY! THANK YOU FOR ALL THE MEMORIES OVER THE PAST 28 YEARS. I REMEMBER AND RELISH ALL THE BUSINESS TRIPS AND ALL THE FOOTBALL GAMES WE SHARED TOGETHER. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I KNOW YOU AND BRODIE ARE PLAYING BASEBALL EVERYDAY IN HEAVEN.
Shari Davison-Plunk
July 25, 2016
Kim, I am so sorry for your losses. Continued love and prayers being sent.
Johnnie Gavin
July 25, 2016
Thoughts and prayers are with all of the family during this time.
Vickie Gracy
July 25, 2016
Thoughts and prayers for the family. Rest in peace Sean with your son Brodie.
Laguanda Edmonds
July 25, 2016
Our hearts and prayers are extended to you and your family in this difficult time. They are no words that can ease the pain. God will give you comfort.
Love,
The Edmonds Family (Malachi Edmonds #5)
Tysha Leonard
July 25, 2016
I thank God for Sean and Brodie's life. Sean thank you for pouring into my son from an early age. Thank you for your kindness, and your giving spirit. Brodie, thank you for being a bright light in this dark world. Rest in Heaven.
Linda Gerardi
July 25, 2016
Ken and I extend our deepest and heartfelt condolences to Kim and Sean's family.
Mary
July 22, 2016
God got them and know they are angles watching over the family.
Mary Diggs
July 22, 2016
I would like to express my deepest condolences to the Copeland entire family. Hearts are so heavy with the loss of you loved ones. I'll continue to pray for the family'
Jose Sanz
July 20, 2016
Words can not describe how sorry I am for this tragedy. My prayers are with you and your family every day. I knew Brodie every time we were together on that field. I will always remember him for the smile always in his face loving every minute of the game. Brodie I know you are in heaven now, no more suffering and pain. You are an angel now with Jesus at your side. I know my day will come and I will be able to see that great smile once again. Please say hello to my family members up there.
Mini Alley
July 18, 2016
I cannot imagine the pain and loss that this family is experiencing. It sounds like Sean and Brodie were inseparable in life, just as they will forever be in the afterlife. I hope this family is able to find peace and comfort. They have two more guardian angels watching over them now. RIP Sean and Brodie.
Lee Ross
July 18, 2016
May you be comforted in God's grace and mercy in knowing that you are always wrapped in his loving arms. I am praying for your family.
Scott Stephens
July 18, 2016
Sean was my former manager and turned into a great friend. He always supported me and my pursuits to find happiness and peace. He had his own struggles, as we all do, but he always made the time. There were times we'd meet for lunch, and I remember getting bored in our conversation because he was talking so much about his son, Brodie, and what a great kid he was. He would ask me how my kids were doing and my reply was always. "Oh, there good. Busy as ever." and I'd leave it at that. When I asked the question in return I always got much more than I antticipated. That's how proud and how much he loves his kids and wife.
He is certainly missed.
Maureen Downing
July 18, 2016
Kim and Austin,
My heart is broken for you both and Meghan. Memories of Brodie cheering for the Wolves. The support Sean gave to all the boys, not just Austin. Memories of hanging those darn signs before football games. You all are and will always be one of my favorite Wolfpack families. I still make your famous Queso, Kim, and I still give you the credit. That sounds so silly but the little things, the spark of your smile, Brodie's boundless enthusiasm, Sean's unwavering support.....you represent Family. And Austin, I will forever treasure the way you welcomed and mentored Will. Your family is forever alive in our hearts.
Love, hugs and prayers,
Maureen Downing
Will Baldridge
Kaleigh Downing
Wolfpack forever ❤
Garvis Green
July 17, 2016
I had the privilege to coach Sean in 1983 at Community High School. He was a great athlete and an outstanding student. My prayers to you all!
Coach Garvis Green
Diana Seerey
July 17, 2016
My heart breaks for your loss. May God bless your family in this time of sorrow and I pray that the outpouring of love from the community will help you through.
Jack and Kelly Witteman
July 17, 2016
Wishing you strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow. May the Lord's everlasting arms enfold you each and draw you close to His heart.
Charity Brown
July 16, 2016
I don't know your family at all, but you are family in Christ and family in love for our country. This is a heartbreaking time, and I know the pain is unbearable. But remember that God is holding you and that thousands of people around the world are constantly lifting you up in prayer! Will be adding you to my church's prayer list!
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil...
July 16, 2016
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
By Lamaretta Simmons
July 16, 2016
Why do these things happen, only God knows.
Remember, God takes the very best.
RIP.
The Lopez family.
We will keep the Copeland family in our
prayers.
Lori and Family
July 16, 2016
Praying for your family during this tragedy.♡
Mary Monarca
July 16, 2016
I don't know why such terrible, TERRIBLE acts happen to such beautiful human beings. Life is so PRECIOUS!!!
I am thinking of your family, friends & all those in Nice.
I pray for God to give you strength today, tomorrow and every day after.
I will put your family and Nice in our church book of intentions.
God Bless you all
Praying for you in CT~
Ben
Jonathan Greenstein
July 16, 2016
I am a father of a son in Little League who is a year older than Brodie. I am grieving for Brodie as if I knew him because this tragedy is so close to home. We know so many boys and girls and their families from Little League and I can tell you that we all feel the pain of this loss. But we cannot even begin to imagine the pain your family is enduring. We wish you love and strength and in some way in some time that light returns in abundance to your lives. God bless from the Greenstein family in Vancouver, Canada
Lynn Denton
July 16, 2016
Dear Copeland family, I lived in Nice for year many years ago and I'm an Austinite with extended family in Lakeway, so I feel some special connection with you all even if I don't know you personally. I just wanted to say that how devastated I feel for your horrific loss...there are just no adequate words. God bless you.
Patti
July 15, 2016
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Prayers from Fairhope, AL
Meredith Gadbois
July 15, 2016
I know God's arms are holding your family here and in heaven to give you strength for the days ahead. God bless you. You will be in our prayers.
Gene Bourgeois
July 15, 2016
Austin,
The entire Texas State Bobcat family grieves and stands with you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your friends.
Gene Bourgeois, Provost, Texas State University
Lisa and Jay McEntire
July 15, 2016
Our family grieves with you in such a tragic loss. We will keep you in prayer and know that the Lakeway, Austin, and Texas community, as well as our nation, mourn with you and extend our love to your family.
Martha & Eddy Bauman
July 15, 2016
On behalf of our family, we send our heartfelt condolences to your family in this unthinkable tragedy. You are covered in prayer from all sides. May God hold you close in His loving arms. Peace be with you.
Rubén Mendoza
July 15, 2016
Rest in peace father and son. So sorry for the big loss to his family and friends. :(
Juanita Mendoza
July 15, 2016
Prayers for his family and friends. May they rest in peace. Such a great loss of a father and son. :(
Andrea Neal
July 15, 2016
My condolences to the Copeland family. This is such a tragedy. My heart weighs heavy for the family and all other victims. I pray for your strength and may GOD continue to bless each and everyone of you.
Ron/Ginger Cloud
July 15, 2016
Our condolences & prayers are with your family at this very sad time under this horrific incident of Evil...
Suzanne Rogers
July 15, 2016
So sorry for your loss.
Pamela Baket
July 15, 2016
May God bless your family with peace. May we all remember the loss of life and such a love as between a father and son....and honor it through our thoughts, words, deeds and courage to stand in the face of evil.
Patti Zentara
July 15, 2016
Dearest Copeland Family, and especially, Kim~
I don't know you, but having a son in law that loves my grandson who is also in
Little League..and watching them work
together in Little League and baseball..I
pray God comforts you.
You lost so much in an instant. A great
husband and such a gifted son. My heart
breaks for you. Keep the joy and delight of
your years with them forever in your heart.
Love,
Patti Zentatra
Joanie Eastmond
July 15, 2016
Although I don't know this beautiful family, my heart breaks for them. It's hard to grasp that there are so many acts of violence in our lives. With heartfelt sympathy, may Sean and Brodie fly with the angels and dance with the stars.xoxoxo
Joshua Haggerty
July 15, 2016
As a father in the Hill Country, this cuts to our core and my heart and my love go out to your family in this loss. The pictures show a true family with love, something this country needs more of. My prayers for you in this difficult time. God Bless your family.
Jacquelyn Gamble
July 15, 2016
We are so so sorry for the tragic loss of Sean and Brodie in this senseless act of terror. Our hearts and prayers are with them, their family and all of the victims of this crime. God Bless!
Curtis Thames
July 15, 2016
May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.
AMY PECK
July 15, 2016
BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOREVER
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