Basil F. Cope

6/18/1940 - 7/7/2010

Basil F. Cope, age 70, of Sidney, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at home with his family at his side. He was born on June 18, 1940 in Greenville, the son of Clarence & Gladys (Hall) Cope. Both parents have preceded him in death along with three brothers and one sister.

On July 30, 1960, Basil was married to the former Pauline B. Peterman in Sidney and she survives in addition to two daughters, Cindy & Donald “Butch” Wiser of Sheridan, Mary Marsh & Craig Currier of Crystal, three sons, Raymond Cope of Sidney, Basil F. Cope Jr. & Rose Wilson of Sidney and Scott & Kinsey Christensen of Greenville plus nine grandchildren, Ami Cope, Basil F. Cope III, Christopher Cope, Kevin Cope, Amber Rodriguez, Linsey Christensen, Morgan Zimmerman, Brad Christensen and Caleb Christensen and three grandchildren, Kaylyn, Joshua and Ashton.

Basil has been a lifelong resident of the Sheridan and Sidney areas. He retired from Electrolux after 42 years of service and he was a man who loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.

Funeral services will be on Saturday, July 10th beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the Simpson Family Funeral Home, Sheridan, with Pastor Steve Voelker officiating. Interment will be at the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, Michigan.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday evening, July 9th from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.

Condolences

Sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Basil in the warehouse at Exlectrolux, And he was a great guy to work with, cause if you were having trouble doing your job, he step in and help with out even being asked. My thoughts are with you and your family. Marilyn fox

Marilyn (Peterman) Fox 7/8/2010

Sorry for your loss. Basil was always friendly and helpful on the job. Whenever I was sent to the warehouse to work. He was always helpful and a hard worker. And a lot of fun to work with. My thoughts are with you and your family. Cristie Hardy

Cristie Hardy 7/8/2010

We are so sorry for your loss. We know that you will all miss him dearly. You all take care, and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless. Basil & Treena, let us know if there's anything you need..luv you {{{HUGS TO YOU ALL}}}

Troi & Dart Kelley 7/8/2010

I'm really sorry for the loss guys. He was a great guy. He is in a better place now. He won't suffer with pain anymore, he's in god's hands. All we can do is celebrate his life and keep him close. God bless.

DeVincent McFarlin 7/9/2010

My sincere sympathy. I worked with Basil at Electrolux. he was always friendly and had a smile on the worst day. he will be missed by everyone who knew him. Again My sincere sympathy. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers Sincerely Glenda Wing

Glenda and Gale Wing 7/9/2010