Patrick T. Copeland

Patrick T. "Pat" Copeland, age 63, of East Dubuque, IL, was called home peacefully at 10:15 p.m., on Saturday, October 28, 2017, at home, surrounded by his loving family. To honor Pat's life, a time of sharing will be held at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street. To celebrate Pat's life, family and friends may visit from 3:00 p.m., until the time of services at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at Behr Funeral Home, where instruments and singing are not only welcome, but ultimately encouraged in Pat's honor.Pat was born on July 9, 1954, in Fort Lee, Virginia, son of Carl and Grace (Westmark) Copeland. Patrick was united in marriage to Valerie Arthofer on May 6, 2017, in Dubuque. Prior to finally finding Valerie, Pat had the privilege of living an absolutely full, fruitful and meaningful life. At the ripe young age of 23, Pat joined the Assumption Abbey in Ava, Missouri, where he developed his mind, body and spirit as Brother Timothy; only to become Pat walking along his worldly journey once again, af...[more]

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3 years, where he would unabashedly share all of his love, wisdom and consciousness with the world he was determined to change. Pat would next complete 2 Masters Degrees and devoted over 27 years of his working career in Psychotherapy as a substance abuse counselor who became well known not only for his specific methodology, but also for his amazing success rates. When Pat wasn't changing lives directly during his working hours, or as a proud yoga instructor, he was continually driven to positively impact the world around him. A true lover of God's creation, healthy living and music would all combine into a beautiful symphony of a gracious man who would do anything he could to help others, while simultaneously remaining humble in his gifts of love and generosity. Pat, who never met a stranger, was always up for a little fellowship with family and friends; some of his favorites would involve the sound of a racquetball hitting the wall, the chime of his frisbee finding it's base in a fun round of disc golf, or even a feverishly fun game of dominos with anyone who would dare to challenge his strategic skills. But, at the end of the day, Pat's greatest devotion was to his son, Forest. To say his love was unconditional, is an understatement in the truest sense of the word. Pat's heart was surely larger than the world around him, and there was always an abundance to share with those whom dwelled within. We are broken hearted today with Pat's departure, and ultimate completion of his earthly journey; but we are forever grateful for the legacy of love he leaves behind and we know that he is definitely enjoying the invite to an open jam with John Lennon, George Harrison and John Denver.Those left to cherish Patrick's memory include his wife,
Valerie Copeland, East Dubuque, IL;his son,
Forest Lee Copeland, Dubuque, IA;his 7 siblings,
Linda (Marv) Stewart, East Dubuque, IL,
Connie (Dennis "Pup") Mander, Dubuque, IA,
Michael (Patty) Copeland, Dickeyville, WI,
his twin sister, Peggy (Paul) Kaune, Dubuque, IA,
Dennis (Cathy) Copeland, Dubuque, IA,
Ken (Barb) Copeland, Potosi, WI
and Mary (Ron) Martin, Dubuque, IA;his 2 step-daughters,
Lauren Dixon, Iowa City, IA
and Adria Hogan, East Dubuque, IL.Patrick was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, John Copeland in 2005.A Patrick T. Copeland memorial fund has been established, which will be distributed among his favorite charities.Patrick's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the nurses and staff of Hospice of Dubuque, for their caring, compassionate and loving care of Patrick. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://hosting-22883.tributes.com/obituary/show/patrick-t.-pat-copeland-105428241