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Rose Kopman Obituary
ROSE EVELYN LILLIAN KOPMAN
November 1, 1929 ˜ May 15, 2025
Our dear mother, Rose Evelyn Lillian (Berggren) Kopman, peacefully passed away on May 15, 2025 at the age of 95. Rose was born to Walter and Helen (Kangas) Berggren of Brush Prairie, WA on Nov. 1, 1929. She attended Battle Ground Schools and graduated in 1948. Upon graduation she worked in Portland, OR at Montgomery Wards and Farmers Insurance until she met and married Frank Kopman on May 18, 1952. For the first several years of their marriage, they resided in San Rafael, CA as Frank was serving in the US Air Force. Upon returning, they settled in Brush Prairie, WA where they proceeded to raise a family. They also built a business, Custom Built Fixtures, where Rose was the bookkeeper. Rose lost her husband to cancer after 25 years of marriage. She continued to work throughout her life while raising her children and became a dedicated caregiver in her later years.
Rose loved spending time in nature, watching the birds and wildlife that frequented her pond and woods. Other interests she enjoyed included gardening, sewing/crafting and reading. In her later years, she spent countless hours on genealogy. Family always came first and foremost for Rose; they meant the world to her.
Rose was proceeded in death by her husband Frank Kopman, son Raymond Kopman, granddaughter Amanda Cichosz and siblings; John Berggren (Dee, Kelly), Bob Berggren (Odessa), Helen Griffith (Jack), Marilyn Carr (Bill), Carolyn Baker (Dick), and Gladys Stavass. Rose is survived by her children; Kay Sattler (Kevin), Karl Kopman (Gloria), Karen Kopman, Donna Kopman and Keith Kopman; nineteen grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Her faith in God was a source of strength for Rose. She lived by example, loved unconditionally and displayed kindness and compassion for all. She will be forever missed. All who knew her, loved her.
A small graveside service for family will be held at Elim Cemetery in Brush Prairie, WA on June 13, 2025 at 11 A.M.
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Richie Chittenden
June 17, 2025
We love you aunt Rose and thank you for your love and kindness and the best blue berry pancakes I could have.
Mary K (Kangas) Jones
May 30, 2025
I have only happy memories of my cousin Rose. She was a lovely, warm person and I am blessed to have been related to her and to know her. May she rest in peace.
Curtis
May 29, 2025
Many years ago when we were young boys we would go to see Aunt Rose and Uncle Frank in the summer time. What stands out to me in remembering Rose and Frank was the gentle kindness they exuded. Truly wonderful people that had an impact on three young brothers ( Curt, Dave and Jerry) RIP Rose you are joining your beloved Frank in Heaven.
Nita Brigham
May 28, 2025
Rose was my cousin. She was a sweet, very caring person, and will be greatly missed. With sympathy to her family. Nita
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