Tommy Copelin

Tommy Copelin, known to friends as “Tom”, passed away on Jan. 23, 2018, he was 69 years old. Tom will be lovingly remembered by his wife Ellen, Sister Ann(Kenneth) Billington, Sons Chad(Destiny) and John (Heather), Daughter Kathy (Dave) Barney. Grandpa Tom will be fondly remembered by his 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. His faithful canine companion Tuffi will be forever looking around the room for him. Tom was born and raised in Alaska. Tom spent many years traveling the state of Alaska, working, hunting, and raising a family in the place he called home. Tom was in the National Guard from 2/1966 to 6/1974. Sgt. E 6 SHARPshooter Armor Crewman. Tom was a skilled heavy machine operator and shared his affinities with those he loved most. Tom was a master woodmaker displaying his craftsmanship in his cabinets and woodwork all over his homes. His greatest masterpiece was his family. Tom was proud of his family, he was always the helping hand. No project was too big to help with when it came to the ones he cared for. Tom was most recently employed with the City of Houston as Public Works Director.

Please join Tom’s family and friends for a celebration of life to be held at Fire Station 92- 990 S. Kenlar Road, Houston, Alaska. Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 at 2 p.m. Please bring a dish and a memory to share.