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Janet Kay Copeland
10/26/1957 — 08/26/2009
From West, Richland, WA, US | Born in Murray, UT
Janet Kay Copeland
Janet Kay Copeland passed away August 16, 2009 at her residence in W. Richland, WA where she had resided for 26 years. She was born to Coy and Carol Miller on October 26, 1957 in Murray, Utah.
Janet worked as a Health Physics Technician at Hanford for 15 years.
She was a member of the LDS church, and was preceded in death by her parents and grandson, Pedro Ruelas.
Janet's most rewarding role was that of a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Mike, daughters Leah and Michelle, son-in-laws Max and Scott, grandsons Noah, Isaiah and Benny, sister Vickie and brother Garry.
A service will be held Friday, August 21 at 4:00pm at the LDS church located at 4500 Paradise in W. Richland.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in honor of Janet Kay Copeland to Kadlec Medical Center care of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, 888 Swift Boulevard, Richland, WA.
I am sorry I never had the opportunity to meet you, but your daughter is lovely.
Mike and family, we will truely will miss Janet, she was a good person that touched so many lives. Just know there are friends out there that share in your sadness and are here for you if there is anything you need. Time will help to get through the hard times without her. She will live in our hearts forever.
Mike
my thought and my prayers are with you and your family.May god bless you guys and keep you strong.
She was a great gal……
Mike I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Janet touched so many lives with her smile and kind words. My life was one of them.
Mike, Leah and Michelle. You lost a great lady, who was an important part of your lives. She still is and always will be part of your life and family. Reminisce and laugh about the good times that you had as a Family. Those memories can never be taken from you.
Mike,
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
John
Mike we are so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time. If you need anything or we can do anything, just let us know.
Mike and Family I am sorry for your loss, my prayers and thoughts go out to you.
Our deepest condolences to the Copeland family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My prayers and thoughts are with you in this time. Remember that God never gives us more than we can bear. Look to Him for peace and guidance
My heart hurts for the family and friends who have lost her so soon. – I am thankful for the chance to have known Janet during our days at PFP. She was a such a sweetheart and what a hoot! Here’s to great memories and never forgetting the way she made us feel.
My sincere condolences go out to the Copeland family. My thoughts and prayers are with you Mike and your family at this hard time.
Brian Belliston
Mikey–My heart aches for you and your family. She has left a hole in a lot of peoples hearts, especially yours. She made working at West Tanks so much fun. She was a great friend to me and so much fun to be around. I will miss her laugh. She really made that experience much better. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts. Hold your memories close and let them comfort you.
Mike, My Thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Good Lord comfort you in what may be the hardest time of your life. Janet was a true friend and I will always remember her. Best wishes Dave
Mikey, looking at Janet’s picture it brought tears to my heart, you can see in them the loved she shared with you, her daughters and grandchildren. She touched so many hearts and one was mine…You can live on through her memories and your family. I would love to be there to give YOU one of your famous BEAR HUGS that would last my whole day. I LOVE YOU AND YOU AND THE GIRLS ARE IN MY HEART AND IN MY PRAYERS. GOD SPEED JANET I LOVE YOU…..# CUZ RHONDA
My family’s prayers are with you Mike as you go through this difficult time. I enjoyed working with Janet at PFP with her charming and fun personality. God sometimes needs the best people beside him and it is so difficult for us to understand. She was definitely one of the best.
Mike….So sorry about Janet…I tried to call you but your not listed….You were always a “breath of fresh Air” to work with and was always one of my favorites…Sometimes life is not fare,,,But we go on….And you will.Your friend,,Always. RICK Riccobuono
I will remember Janet for her sweet, happy, and bubbly disposition. I so enjoyed working with her. My condolences go Janet’s family. God bless you all and have peace in your hearts knowing that you will one day be reunited.
I will miss Janet a great deal and grieve with her family. She was a shift partner of mine while I worked at Z-Plant. She was always bubbly and fun to be around. Janet was a great tech and one that could be counted on when you needed help. I’ll always remember her quick wit and infectious laugh.
Mike and family I am truly sorry for the loss of your wife and mother.
Sorry for you lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mike and your family. May the Lord give you comfort at this time of sorrow in your life. Jeff and Linda Phillips
Words cannot express how bad we feel for you Mike. We care so much for the two of you. So many wonderful memories… May God bless you and your family.
When someone passes you love dearly every day there are signs of them. From the moment you get up to the moment you go to bed. Cherish these moments and realize that these are coping skills to get you through this difficult time. Time does heal but it is a process that you have to go thru where you’ll remember the smile, the laughter, the time of crying, or the first moment’s you shared together.
Take the time to remember the little items that brought you together as a family and pass these legacy’s down thru the generations of your families by sharing stories or writing down those special or funny moments as time passes quickly; then those stories are forgotten.
We had the opportunity to work with Janet in the Tank Farms where we got to experience first hand her laughter. We shared a common thread of our daughters being named Leah, which we laughed about many times the teenage moments. We discussed how important family was, the many adventures of upcoming weekends/vacations or how we wanted to be at home instead of work. How in reality the time passed quickly. In the years of passing away from work — hurrying to work or home —there was a toot from the horn or a wave to gesture a “hello”.
Our sympathy goes out to your family at this time of sorrow and we wanted to let you know you are not alone in this process of healing.
Steve & Ginny Wallace
Mike, May the Lord hold you and your family close as you grieve the loss of the special person Janet is and was in your lives. Mark & I hope to see or hear from you soon, and would love to be able to be there with you now in Washington to encourage you in whatever way possible. Love Carol Elliott
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