Sheila Cope Obituary

I remember the first time I saw Sheila, it was in 1991, when I arrived in Colorado Springs … some years ago. She had a big warm smile that helped me overcome my shyness and allowed the first contact between us, between two different cultures. Generosity was the first of her features. She liked to share the knowledge of her country and despite my poor English, we were able to discuss together and exchanged our views. I will never forget her kindness.
To hear about her loss is a shock. Kim, Kimberlee, Kristian and Katherine, my thoughts are with you.

I remember Sheila from High School, always with a huge smile on her face and a friend to everyone! Love and prayers to her family!

From another old high school/college buddy...so sad to hear this news. Obviously Sheila continued as we knew her back then, a life of fun, service, devotion, etc. I hope my last moments as reflected in her final facebook postings will be similar...love and service for her family and holiday greetings to all her facebook followers. She passed on a very high note!

I was so saddened to hear (just today) about Sheila. We knew each other from Kearns High-she was a year ahead of me, but we were great friends. For some reason the two of us had the nickname of "party poopers" which we thought was hilarious. Please know how much she was loved by everyone. I am so sorry..

My heart aches deeply for the loss of sweet Sheila. She has made a tremendous impact on the lives of so many people in many realms of life and has certainly made a large positive impact on mine. She will be missed in more ways than words can express. I am so sorry for your family's loss.

Kim, I was shocked and saddened to hear of the loss of Sheila. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

What an amazing life - what an amazing friend. Sheila was honest, funny, passionate, and full of life. I can only look forward to seeing her again. In the meantime, I will look forward to seeing you when we can. Love you all....

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. May the Lord give you peace and comfort.

With deep love and broken hearts we remember Sheila. Oh how the angels choir just improved. We think of you and your loss...You are in our hearts.

Sheila was a special friend. Her gift of bringing out the best in her friends made us feel like we could do anything. A very special memory...Sheila and Kim coming to Nauvoo while we were on our mission and the wonderful time we shared speaking about that sacred place. Top of the Peak was a great learning experience and a growing time, thanks to the encouragement and love of this special friend. Our love to her precious family.

Donna and Gene Hughes, Butte Valley, CA

Sister Cope will be dearly missed by all. Every time I saw her, she had that great big smile on her face! I have so many wonderful memories of her! I can just hear the chorus that is going on in heaven with that Angelic voice she had! My love to you all!

Dear Kim and family,
We were very saddened by the news of Sheila's passing. She gave so much to this world with her music, sense of humor, laughter and friendship. We will always cherish the times we spent together. Even if we hadn't seen each other much lately, we count you both as great friends. When we did see each other it was as if no time had passed! We send our love and support to you and yours while you go through this sad time. Sheila is looking down at us from Heaven and smiling.

December 29, 2011
Sheila Cope, you were quite an inspiration to many people. Your zest for life and the enthusiasm you had for music and fun will be missed. Your grandchildren will definitely miss their grandma. Heaven now is a little more "joyous" place with you there. We will miss you greatly.
Paul and Jill Reuter, Tempe, Arizona

Just met Sheila at the Physical Therapy Office I work at. She was so full of life everytime she came in for her appointment. Please accept my condolences. I will miss her wonderful smile! Sincerely, Chris Autrey

I met this talented, funny, and giving lady when she and Kim were living in St. Louis. I sang with her in a "just for fun" quartet with three other Moms. She joined the River Blenders Chorus and shared her humor and talent with the entire chorus. We have kept in touch over the past 20+ years. My heart aches for the family and friends she leaves behind, but I think she is directing and judging all the Sweet Adelines in that heavenly chorus.

In the few short years that I knew Sheila at Velvet Hills, she reached out and touched my heart. I will miss her more than I can begin to say. My deepest sympathy to all who loved her.

Dear Kim and family,
I am so deeply saddened by this huge loss to our community. Sheila's light will forever shine in many hearts. I will miss her so much. We shared so many stories and so much of our lives. I can't believe we'll never see her again.
Please know I hold you all in my prayers. May you find peace and healing through the love and support of family and friends. God Bless.
Lila Mori

Dear Kim and family,
I am so deeply saddened by this huge loss to our community. Sheila's light will forever shine in many hearts. I will miss her so much. We shared so many stories and so much of our lives. I can't believe we'll never see her again.
Please know I hold you all in my prayers. May you find peace and healing through the love and support of family and friends. God Bless.

Kim, Sheila is a great loss to all of us - but especially to you. It is at these times that great comfort comes in understanding that this is just act 2 of a 3 act play - and the best is yet to come. We look forward to seeing you at the graveside service in Salt Lake City next week.

Lee and Carolyn Maxwell

It still seems as a dream & really bad joke that Sheila can be gone. I have sat the past several days thinking about the years I have known her in Velvet Hills Chorus as well as my director at the Top of the Peak chorus.

She used to make all 4 parts of our learning tapes, Top of the Peak, and trust me there were some laughs. Then she would laugh and say "OK.... I'm a lead, live with it!!!"
More recently, when any of the ladies in chorus or spouses had medical issues, Sheila was always the one to organize getting 3 meals a day to that persons home.

They say God takes the good ones.... that can't be more true in the case of Sheila passing far too young. She was a wonderful matron to your family and the proudest Grandma ever. We'll miss her beyond words and be listening for the joyful music she will send our way from heaven.

Dear Kim and Family, We were shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Sheila. We remember the many, many acts of service that she gave to us and those around her. She always had a smile to share and to make you laugh. Our thoughts and prayers go to you and your family

I'm stunned and saddened by the loss of Sheila ... such a vibrant lady. I got to know her when we were both in the Sweet Adelines Arrangers' Program. She'd come back to our room and lament the "red marks" on her assigned arrangement (she had such a drive to excel). I would remind her that all of us lived through the "red marks"! I was happy for her when the arranging finally clicked and when she was accepted to the judging program. I also had the pleasure of coaching one of her quartets. Any suggestion put forth was quickly assimilated. I loved her voice and the emotion she conveyed in a song; her audiences were the recipient of the joy that came through in her singing! Two things I will always remember about Sheila: her wonderful sense of humor/playfulness - and the kindness with which she always treated me. I loved her for it. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

Dear Kim and family,
You may not remember me but I was Sheila's bishop in Kearns, UT during her teen years. I was her families bishop when you two were married. Her family meant a great deal to me. Her father and me were in the Air National Guard together. My daughter Cris and her friends. Sheila was a very special young lady and I will always remember as such, May God help you in your time of sorrow.

Dear Kim and family,
You may not remember me but I was Sheila's bishop in Kearns, UT during her teen years. I was her families bishop when you two were married. Her family meant a great deal to me. Her father and me were in the Air National Guard together. My daughter Cris and her friends. Sheila was a very special young lady and I will always remember as such, May God help you in your time of sorrow.

Dear Kim and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have known Sheila since we were young children. I have many fond memories from elementary school through high school. She was always a good friend to me. Sheila was a very talented person and will be greatly missed. I hope your memories will comfort you. Please know that many people are praying for your family.

Shelia always brought great joy to my heart whenever we were together. I will cherish the memories I have and what she has taught me over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

The Sweet Adeline world has lost a wonderful singer and a dear friend. I knew Sheila when she lived in Salt Lake City and sang in a quartet with her there. It was a wonderful experience which I will always treasure. Sandy Greenlief

"Dear Cope family, We are so sorry for your loss. We have wonderful memories of working in the Temple, singing with or just listening to Sister Cope singing so beautifully. She is the most positive, amazing person I have ever had the pleasure to meet! Of course, if you need ANYTHING..."

Knowing that the Lord takes us home when our work here is done is small consolation for the hole that people like Sheila leave behind. The bright spot is the legacy she leaves behind - first and foremost in her family and then with the music that we all were allowed to share with her. Our prayer for you is that you will be able to celebrate that legacy with joy very soon.

She taught me guitar sitting in her front yard back in Kearns. I watched her bring Bloody Mary to life is South Pacific. I enjoyed her singing, laughter and smiles, until she headed for Europe and I to Wisconsin. I am so sorry for those close to her. As I am far away and yet still feel the loss. I'm sure she is already a member of some choir in heaven

Sheila was one of the most giving and loving people I've ever known. Her laughter and fierce desire to help anyone will live on in my memories. We can't begin to tell you, Kim and family, how our hearts ache for you. The world has lost someone very dear and quite special and our thoughts and prayers will be with you for a long time.
Marilyn and Bill Cox

I am so saddened by the loss of dear Shiela. I have always been amazed by her talents and abilities. She had an amazing talent for makeing everyone around her feel special. How we all loved her! My prayers are with you. Lucky Heaven!

Sheila was a dear friend of mine in my youth. I was blessed to enjoy her love of life, music and theater. I am so sorry for your loss, may your family be blessed with the comfort and love of our Heavenly Father.

Dearest Kim and Family,

I was truly shocked at your lost of Sheila. She will be greatly missed by me, and my girls. Jennifer called me to let me know. I have nothing but fond memories of Sheila and the love she shared with me and my family when I lived there in the Springs. She is truly one of the few I truly miss when I moved back to Calif. My heart goes out to all of you, and my thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always miss her warm heart and beautiful smile. Hugs to the whole family.

Sheila will be truly missed. Her laughter and that smile of hers will be with me forever. I am so sorry for your hearts.
I have missed her so much since you all moved to Colorado but I always knew I would see her at International Competition and catch up. Every time we were together, it was like we were never apart.

Dear Cope Family: I am so sorry and saddened for your loss. Sheila has been a very special part of my Sweet Adelines experience. I have had the pleasure and honor of standing next to Sheila on the risers for the last couple of years and she has always made me smile and helped me to become a better vocalist.

A few months ago, she sent me a very sweet, loving note telling me how much she loved and appreciated me. I've had that note on my refridgerator since I got it, and I will always treasure it.

She will be greatly missed by all of us. Velvet Hills Chorus and all Sweet Adelines have become so much richer by having had her in our lives.

I am so sorry that I will not be able to attend her funeral service, as I am working out of town and can not get the time off. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to lessen your pain.

Sincerely, Patti Kirkwood

To the Cope family. Sheila was a beaming star in our Velvet Hills Chorus and she will be deeply missed. She was a caring friend for many years and her unforgetable smile and bright spirit will be always be with us. I'm so sorry for this terrible loss. I send my warmest thoughts to the family and thanks to the heavens for the gift of Sheila while we had her.

Sheila was such a special friend. We enjoyed many experiences through the years. Her laughter and humor were contagious. I still smile thinking of her and will miss her so much. Deb Kirkendall

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss. Sheila will be greatly missed.
All our Love
Cherie, Blake & Brayden

Thank you so much for sharing your sweet Sheila with others. She is precious.
Kim, she recently showed me her unfinished (not yet bound) blue quilt. It would be my pleasure to finish that for you at your convenience --soon as good as later.
Accept my love and gratitude to her for teaching me voice lessons.
Mauna Proctor

Dearest Kim amd Family - I have no idea how to say what's in my heart, but know that I loved Sheila dearly and considered her a good, kind and giving friend for many years. She was an insipiration to so many on so many levels and will be greatly missed - I will cherish her memory... her laughter, her love and gift of music and her selflessness. God speed, sweet Sheila.....

I have known Sheila for many years. I count everyone of those years as a blessing that she was a part of my life in Velvet Hills Chorus. We will all miss her so much but some day, in heaven, we will sing with her again.

Kay Jackson, Colorado Springs, CO

Words can't begin to describe the feelings I have. I've known Sheila for about 25 years....... singing in the Velvet Hills Chorus of Sweet Adelines with her has been an incredible experience. Her humor, talent and caring will not be forgotten. We will miss her spirit and energy and know that Heaven has gained an incredible addition to the Heavenly Choir. Prayers and love to the Cope family during this challenging time. Andrea & Leon Hass

My heart aches with yours. Sheila's wonderful, bright spirit will truly be missed! I am so sorry.... Love you all.

Dear sweet Cope family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of Sister Cope singing beautifully, always smiling, laughing loudly, and just being friendly and accepting. I am thinking of your family.

I'm so sorry I'm sure your hearts are broken.
Sally Stark

We love this whole family. And Sheila was such a wonderful person, and dear friend. Please know how much we are thinking about you. Love to all! Ben and Ann Shelton