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Mimi Tom (nee Ma)
January 10, 2016
My deepest condolences for your loss. I am very sadden to learn of Mr. Copland's passing. I had the privilege of having Mr. Copland as an English and Literature teacher at Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. He was an amazing educator who did not just teach us but instilled in many of us his love and passion of literature and of the written word. So much so that thirty years later I am passing it onto my son. I will never forget Mr. Copland as he was always my favorite teacher. Thank you for sharing him with all of us. Take care.
Corinne Saletta
January 2, 2016
So sorry for your loss. I was lucky enough to have Mr. Copland as an English teacher in high school at Sir Winston Churchill HS in Vancouver. He was very talented, inspirational and great mentor. Truly one of the best.
John Perry
October 24, 2015
It was my privilege to have Stan Copland as my teacher for English Literature 12 at U. Hill in 1969 or 1970; and he was also the supervising teacher of our production of Twelfth Night that year. He was a wonderful teacher and made a significant contribution to my own love of English literature. I also have a vivid memory of him many years later, at a U. Hill reunion. He was smiling, very approachable, good humoured, and interested in what we were all doing. He was still excited about literature. I am so lucky that he was my teacher.
Ian Nicholls
October 23, 2015
I was indeed fortunate to have Mr. Stan Copland as one of my teachers at University HIll between 1964 and 1970. In the latter years of that period I immensely enjoyed being in his stage productions and literature classes, during which time he was highly influential in my developing interest in literature and drama. These in turn I was able to bring to my own students as a teacher in decades to follow, which is one of many indications of how his positive influence has spread far and wide. It is with great warmth that I think of his compassion, sense of humour, thoughtfulness, and of our renewed friendship in more recent times. Mr. Copland's invaluable influence carries on.
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October 23, 2015
I was indeed fortunate to have Mr. Stan Copland as one of my teachers at University HIll between 1964 and 1970. In the latter years of that period I immensely enjoyed being in his stage productions and literature classes, during which time he was highly influential in my developing interest in literature and drama. These in turn I was able to bring to my own students as a teacher in decades to follow, which is one of many indications of how his positive influence has spread far and wide. It is with great warmth that I think of his compassion, sense of humour, thoughtfulness, and of our renewed friendship in more recent times. Mr. Copland's invaluable influence carries on.
Ian Nicholls, North Vancouver
Robert Groberman
October 22, 2015
Mr. Copland was a major guide for me in my life. He was my teacher at Churchill, and a most valued mentor when I became a teacher. He always had time to listen and encourage. I will miss him.
October 22, 2015
Stan could jot down the perfect verse to illustrate the hours.
Stan could quote Shakespeare or discuss first folios with aplomb.
Stan was a wit.
Stan knew the ideal antidote for transgressing deer.
Stan could sing madrigals in perfect three part harmony.
Stan will be missed.
Arthur and Lenore Underhill.
Robert Reierson
October 22, 2015
Stan was a strong mentor to me in many ways.One of the most thoughtful people I have ever met. Missed but never forgotten,
Michelle Larsen
October 22, 2015
A beloved long time neighbour, friend and garden mentor, our family is mourning the loss of this kind and gentle man. Stan will always have a place in our hearts and we will never forget him. With love from Michelle Larsen and Rochelle Reierson
Beatrice Zeilinger
October 19, 2015
My sincerest condolences to your family. Mr. Copland was my teacher at Churchill High School. He taught with compassion, passion, firmness and respect. I admired him very much. He truly was a wonderful teacher. He will be greatly missed.
October 18, 2015
Mr Copland taught me in in the early 80's at Churchill - what a wonderful teacher and influential human being he was!! I will never forget his 'table talk' discussions, his kind voice, and the way he taught Shakespeare. In one of the assignments, I poured my heart out about the difficult family life I was having - he disregarded all my grammatical errors and wrote 'your story ends in a sad tone - try finding a happy ending' - and gave no grade. When asked what grade I received for this assignment, he just brushed me off and said 'it's all ok'. This is how kind he was. I will never ever forget this kind gentleman.
Stephen Mowat
October 18, 2015
I had the pleasure of knowing Mr.Copland at Churchill high school (1974) My mother Pat volunteered in the library for many years. We lived on 59th avenue ,the Copland's lived on 58th avenue. My thoughts are with the Copland family at this time. He was a very exceptional person and shall be missed
Leslie Chen
October 17, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Copland was a wonderful teacher. To this day, i never split my infinitives.
sherri israels
October 17, 2015
One of the best teachers I ever had-I wil long remember him quoting Chaucer in old English and encuraging my theatrical efforts-my sincere condolences to you.
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