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Shawn Cope Obituary
PEKIN - Shawn Dale Cope, 49, of Pekin passed away at 10:16 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at UnityPoint Health-Methodist in Peoria.
He was born on November 16, 1969, to Jim and Tanya Cope in West Plains, MO. He married Angela Gale on September 19, 1992, in East Peoria, IL.
He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Troy Kizer; and one infant child.
He is survived by his wife, Angela of Pekin; his parents, Jim and Tanya of Pekin; four beautiful children: three sons, Aaron (Chaslyn Christenberry) Cope of Rolla, MO, and Jacob Cope and Caleb Cope, both of Pekin, and one daughter, Danielle (Robert Boland) Cope of Peoria; one grandson, Eli Boland; two sisters, Amberly Kizer and Holly (Brian) Beckham, both of Pekin; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Leon and Donna Gale of East Peoria; and many nieces and nephews.
Shawn worked as a Plant Supervisor at Keystone Steel & Wire Company in Bartonville for 30 years, last working Monday, March 18, 2019.
He was a member of Tremont Masonic Lodge #462. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was truly a family man. He dedicated all of his time and effort to his family. Shawn treasured his role as a husband, father and grandfather. His greatest joy was spending time with them, especially the time he spent watching them play sports. The selfless sacrifice and love that he gave to his family will forever be remembered by those fortunate enough to be a part of his life.
Shawn's funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory, 2131 Velde Drive, Pekin. A visitation will be Friday, March 22, 2019, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cope family to fund Caleb Cope's education.
To leave on online condolence, visit www.hendersonfuneralcare.com.
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Kevin Kizer
March 23, 2019
The best go to our father in heaven
AC
March 22, 2019
Losing a loved one is never easy but our loving God promises to give the strength and courage you will need to endure and to cope with the pain of your loss. (Isaiah 40:29)
Bob Alonzo
March 21, 2019
Rest In Peace My Friend
Jeff Bahnsen
March 20, 2019
I can't be there because I have to help my elderly aunt move this weekend. I knew Shawn ever since he was a snot-nosed kid starting at Keystone. I worked for an electric motor shop (Foremost) and called on him for many years until I reassigned the account. I currently work for a manufacturer, Toshiba, and had lunch with Shawn about 6 weeks ago. Shawn was both friendly and professional and I always enjoyed my visits with him. Please accept my condolences for your shocking and far too premature loss of a fine man. God bless you all!
Beverly Pliler
March 20, 2019
Jim and Tan: We are so sorry, we are praying for all of your family. May God bring comfort to you.
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