STEPHEN JAMES COPPINGER

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STEPHEN JAMES COPPINGER Stephen James Coppinger, January 30, 2002, peacefully after a lengthy illness. Survived by his loving wife Mary; children, Stephen (Janet), Diane Ramage (Dan) grandchildren, Christopher, Lori, Jesse and Simon. Predeceased by his brother John, sister Betty and son Murray. Born in Winnipeg, MB on March 13, 1920, Stephen was the youngest son of Joseph William (1919) and Margaret (1953). Stephen graduated from St. Johns High School in Winnipeg. Contributing to the family income, as a youngster, he delivered the Winnipeg Free Press and worked part time for the T. Eaton Co. In 1937 he joined Marshall Wells Co. Ltd. in Edmonton, AB. The next year he met Mary and a 64 year relationship began. In 1942, Stephen volunteered for the Canadian Army and served as a Leiutenant with the British Columbia Dragoons and the Calgary Tank Regiment in England, North Africa, Italy, France, Belgian, Holland and Germany. Following the war, he rejoined Marshall Wells, living in Stettler and Edmonton, AB, Saskatoon, SK, Vancouver, BC and Winnipeg, MB, retiring in 1982 as President and Chief Executive Officer of the company. During his career he served on the Board of Directors of numerous corporations. A Rotarian since 1948, he remained active with the service club until his recent illness prevented him from participating. Family, work and Rotary were his hobbies. Since retirement, and relocation to Victoria, BC, gardening and travels with Mary to all parts of the globe became his passion. Special thanks to the staff of South Victoria Home Care Society, Victoria Hospice Society, and Drs. Nero and Tibbetts. A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 4 at 2:00 p.m. at the Salvation Army, Victoria Citadel, 4030 Douglas St., Victoria. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. First Memorial Funeral Services.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 02, 2002