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Coppieters, Richard "Dick"
Born: February 22, 1937
Passed: November 17, 2022
Service:
Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 12:00 a.m.

Coppieters, Richard "Dick"

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RICHARD "DICK" EVERETT COPPIETERS, passed away peacefully in his sleep in his home, on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at the age of 85 years. Richard was born on February 22, 1937 in Raymond, Alberta and resided in Lethbridge most of his life.

RICHARD "DICK" EVERETT COPPIETERS, passed away peacefully in his sleep in his home, on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at the age of 85 years. Richard was born on February 22, 1937 in Raymond, Alberta and resided in Lethbridge most of his life. 

He is survived by his beloved wife Ruth of 61 years, children Jordan (Lorraine) and Judy Zimmer and grandchildren Nicki (Aaron) and Jason. He also leaves his siblings Ron (Marsha), Gordon (Nancy), Donald, Cecilia, Beverly, and extended family. 

He was predeceased by his brother Ceaser (Jr.) and recently, his beloved son-in-law, Ronald Zimmer. 

Richard was a welder by trade and upon retirement from York Farms/Maple Leaf Foods, Richard enjoyed welding and working on projects in his garage. He and Ruth loved travelling in their motorhome, golfing, camping and later in life taking many bus tours in Canada and the United States. 

As per Richard's request, there will be no memorial service. 

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Sorry for your loss, our condolences, prayers and thoughts are with you all. Love Shawna, Rikki, Keylee, Shayne and Mackenzie

Shawna Makin, November 25, 2022

We are sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Joe and Carol Karl

Joe & Carol Karl, November 23, 2022

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I'm glad I got to talk to him when he and my mom were sick in the same room at the hospital a few years ago. It was nice to share a few stories about when us kids were young. My most sincere condolences and best wishes to all of your family.

Tony mazacs, November 23, 2022