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David Copeland
1951 - 2025
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1951
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David Copeland Obituary
December 29, 1951 - October 2, 2025
HAMILTON – David Denis Copeland, age 73, of Hamilton, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 29, 1951, to Bud and Pearl Copeland in Hamilton, Mont.
David dedicated over 20 years of his life to working as a small engine technician at Murdoch's, where he became well known to his community. It was during this time that he met his beloved wife, Kim Berry. David had a passion for life that was reflected in his love for riding his Harleys, an activity that brought him immense joy.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Pearl Copeland.
He is survived by his wife, Kim Berry; his stepchildren, Krystle Berry of Olympia, Wash., Bob (Tanya) Young of Rosemount, Minn., Jodi (Rodger) Byrns of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, and Doug (Tonya) Cook of Ionia, Mich. He is also survived by his sisters, Sharon Wheeler Brown, Bonnie Northey, and Jeanette Copeland, all of Missoula; and his brother, Daryl Forslund of Hamilton.
In honor of David's adventurous spirit, the family plans to scatter his ashes in the spring during a Harley ride to one of his favorite places, celebrating his life and the joy he brought to those around him. There will be no formal services.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Daly-Leach Chapel & Crematory
1010 West Main Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2010
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Terry Gundersen
Yesterday
This saddens me. He was such a gentle nice person.
Billy Angus
Yesterday
I remember Dave Copeland as drummer for
The Chump Squeeze as well as occasional
drummer for the Rainbow Bar's Sunday jam
house band, The Rainbohemians,
featuring some of the music stars including
Don McCrimmon, the late Tom Crane,
the late Randy Johnson, the late Sue Comeau,
the late Alex Keskeny, and many others
(including myself on keyboard).
A very talented drummer with a
delicious sense of humor.
Say hi to Sue Comeau, Alex Keskeny,
and Mark Lorr for me, old friend.
Well get together again and jam
on the other side in the Spirit World
when I answer Creator's call.
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