Michael Albert Cope, age 75, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022, surrounded by family. Michael was born April 26, 1947, in Detroit, MI. He recently moved from San Diego to Yuma to finish out his final days on earth. A Navy man of 20 years, he served his country faithfully with honors. A skilled Machinist, he worked for Sharp Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa, CA for 24 years. In 1989, he met a beautiful lady, and they married shortly after. The rest is history as they shared a wonderful life together.
Michael is predeceased by his parents, Albert Francis and Margaret Arlene Cope of Scottsdale, Az. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Carmen Jaramillo Cope, his two sisters, Sandy Dailey, and Cindy Jones, his two children, Dawn Heuft and Michael Cope, his eight stepchildren, Carolina Ray, Claudia Rico, Danny Rico, Charlotte Miknaitis, Cecelia Beckwith, Lucy Baker, Cerena Clarke, and Catherine Heacock, his 33 grandchildren, and his 45 great-grandchildren. His life was full and filled with adventure.
Our family is finding comfort remembering all his Navy stories, his creative furniture flips, precious times we spent together at family gatherings, his obsession with movies, his love for animals and reptiles, dancing with his bride, and eating his favorite foods. Every time we eat popcorn, we will think of you Tata Mike! We love you and will miss you dearly.
A viewing/visitation for Michael will be held Friday, October 14, 2022, from 10:30AM to 11:00 AM at Johnson Mortuary Chapel, 1415 South First Avenue, Yuma, Arizona 85364. A rosary service will occur Friday, October 14, 2022, from 11:00 AM to 11:30PM, 1415 South First Avenue, Yuma, Arizona 85364. A Scripture service from 11:30AM to 12:00PM. A graveside service and military honors will occur Friday, October 14, 2022, at 12:00 PM at Desert Lawn Memorial Park, 1415 South First Avenue, Yuma, Arizona 85364. A reception will occur Friday, October 14, 2022, at 12:30 PM at Johnson Mortuary, 1415 South 1st Ave, Yuma, Arizona 85364.
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