Lorenzo Copeland Sr.

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Shrine of Remembrance

1730 East Fountain Blvd.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Lorenzo Copeland Obituary

In Loving Memory of my Husband, our Father, our Brother, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather Lorenzo Copeland, Sr. was born on June 4, 1936, in Lawton, Oklahoma to Dave Copeland and Nettie Brown. On Wednesday afternoon June 11, 2008, Lorenzo Sr. answered the Master's call to lay all his burdens down and go home to an eternal resting place. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age. He was united in Holy Matrimony on July 26, 1959 to the former Bernadine Tyler. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife: Mrs. Bernadine Copeland; three sons: Lorenzo Copeland, Jr., David Bernard Copeland, and Lyndon Earl (Sandra) Copeland; one daughter: Doriena Susette (Woody) Longmire; ten grandchildren: Damion Terrell (Gwen) Copeland, Shawntel Tenish Copeland, D'Shawn J. Copeland, Avier Davión Thomas, Katherine Themel, Monica Renée Longmire, Sagan Ariel Copeland, Alana Del Sherri Copeland, Tiana Rianne Longmire, and Neeve Emesé Copeland; one brother: Tommy Copeland of Colorado Springs, Colorado; one sister: Emma Ruth Copeland of Philadelphia Pennsylvania; three great-grandchildren: Hakeem Antonio Stewart, Ayanna D'nae Copeland, and Amir Diamanté Copeland. You were my husband, friend, father of our children, and the love of my life. We spent nearly fifty years together. We knew each other inside and out.Through good times and hard times, God always touched our lives and saw us through. Your Loving wife, Bernadine He was lovingly called by family and friends "Lo," "Papa Lo," "Pops," and "The Governor." In the words of his children, he was: "always one who made you laugh at yourself, while trying to be serious, extraordinary or simply the most complex, strong, inspiring, courageous, wise, devoted, funny, creative, supportive, loyal, passionate, soft and light as a feather, yet hard and unwavering, as stone, the hardest working man I've ever known." Physically gone, but forever present in every life he touched. He is deeply loved, honored and sorely missed, by all of us. Your Children, Lorenzo Jr., David, Lyndon, and Doriena. A Visitation will be held 12-3PM Sunday at Shrine of Remembrance. Funeral Services will be held 2PM Monday at Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel of Roses. Inurnment will be at the Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Rose Gardens.

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Published by The Gazette on Jun. 15, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Lorenzo Copeland

10 Entries

Linda Greer

June 23, 2008

There are no words that describe the pain of losing a loved one. Just remember all of the good times - the times when you laughed together, the talks that you would share, the times when you held each other close. Through your life you’ve shared so much with each other – good and bad – happy and sad – right and wrong – and most important – each others love. How fortunate we are that we can keep the memories of those we love in our hearts forever. I hope that knowing how special he was will be a comfort to you.

Darlene Jackson

June 21, 2008

He touched my life without saying much. He inspired me without really standing in my presence. He was a champion; a leader and a father to his children and others. To me, whenever he spoke, he said something. Mr. Copeland's presence symbolized royalty, importance and strength. Now he soars with the angels. My heartfelt prayers are continually with my extended family, the Copeland family.

May the Lord bring you comfort, peace and tranquility during these difficult days.

Dolores (Burks) McDonald

June 20, 2008

To the Copeland family:
The Lord knew when to call him home to rest, may He lay his hand on your hearts and bring you comfort. Take care and I miss you!!

Dolores (Burks) McDonald

June 20, 2008

To the Copeland family:
The Lord knew it was time, may He lay his hand on your hearts to begin the healing. Know he is always within you because you are a part of him. Take care, and I miss you all.

Katie Themel

June 18, 2008

I am going to miss him so much. He was pretyt much a grandfather to me, and definetly a great man. God bless him and everyone who knew him.

kevin and iris anderson

June 18, 2008

To the copeland family. may our Lord bring you comfort that lies only in him. truly my prayer,s are with the whole family. love Rev kevin ANDERSON AND Mother Gracie Anderson.

Tommie Gipson, Jr.

June 16, 2008

To the Family of Mr. Copeland:
The only memories I have of Mr. Copeland are good ones. While I was viewing his body yesterday it was all I could do to not start laughing because I could of sworn that he smiled at me with that sneaky smile i remember from when I was kid. I spent a great deal of time at your house and it was some of the most fun a person could of had. Brother Cope, would have me in tears from the time i would walk in your house until the time I left. Rest assured that your husband and father made a difference in tons of lives. I laugh the way I do today because I met Mr. Copeland. May God Bless You All!

Don & Teresa Martin

June 15, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

mr.mrs. Quincy / Helen Eley

June 15, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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