James R. Kopish
October 17, 1956 ~ August 4, 2010
James R. Kopish, 53, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, August 4, 2010, at his home, following a short illness. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 9, 2010, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Jim will be cremated following the service. He is survived by a son, Jim (Jamie) Kopish, of Huntersville, North Carolina; a daughter, Elizabeth Kopish of Cedar Rapids; three grandchildren, Aaron, Dillan, and Hayley; three brothers; and two sisters. Jim was born October 17, 1956, in Ft. Dodge, Iowa, the son of Joseph and Shirlee (Bockert) Kopish. He was married to Mary Jagerson for 17 years. They later divorced. Jim worked at Cargill for 17 years and the last 15 years at Paetec as a locator dispatcher. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and doing activities with them. Jim mostly liked taking care of his dog, Chase. He was greatly loved and will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents.
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I had the chance to get to know Jim from working at Paetec..when he worked everyday, he was here early as I am. and every morning we would chat about all kinds of things..he really thought a lot of his family and was a great guy to know…he will be missed..my heart goes out to his family..
Jimmy had a great smile,he made us laugh.He was always pleasant and genuine.He was family to us and we all enjoyed his company. He will forever be in our hearts.God bless Jim and keep him.
I am sorry for your loss, I worked with James at Paetec, he will be greatly missed, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathies go to you family. Jim was an absolutely wonderful person! He will be missed in this world for sure!
Best Regards,
Scotta
Family of James, I was very sadden to hear the news of James sudden passing. May time and memories help to ease your pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jim will be greatly missed. I enjoyed talking to him at work. My prayers go out to the family.
“Kope”
It’s hard to believe you’re gone. You were such a great friend. I’ll never forget the good times and laughs we had. That smile of yours will be so greatly missed by everyone.
Jack/Jeff/Janet/Amanda Minnaert
I got to know Jim at McLEOD/PAETEC. He was a great guy and a good friend. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
RIP Jim.
elizabeth,,
im so very sorry to hear of jims passing ,i woke up this morning and still in disbelief.i have very good memories of jim going boating with art and i
it was every weekend we shared laughs and just had the best time.ill miss him.
. we had a great connection, my brother ,my friend,may you be in peace.i love you.
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I always liked Jim and thought he was a real good guy/neighbor.
Toby
Sincere Condolences
Jim & I go way back. He enjoyed the simple things in life. But Lived Life Large. I will never forget the time him & Tim went out in a blizzard – Superbowl Sunday 1991 to get more beer, They ended up getting stuck in a snowbank & it covered the white car. I stayed up all night waiting, getting angry, until a truck pulled up & let the 2 out. Jim would not go to the hospital. He thawed his feet out in front of a heater & still every winter he had trouble with them. We laugh now – but then it was quite scarey. I will never forget you Jim. Now you are the Angel in the sky with that special star that will shine down on us forever! God Bless Jim! Elizabeth, You stay strong & he will always be close in your heart.
Jim, was our ex-brother-n-law. We saddened to hear he passed away. Our thoughts go out to Mary, Jimmy and Elizabeth and the rest of his family. Harold & Susan Jagerson
Elizabeth and Family,
I would like to extend my condolences to you and your family for the loss your Father. My prayers are with you.
Our deepest sympathies to the Kopish family, especially Jimmy and Elizabeth. May your memories of better days sustain you during this difficult time.
I would like to extend my condolences to your family for the loss your Father. My prayers are with you.
I had the pleasure of working with Jim at PAETEC. He was a pleasant man and always had something nice to say. May he Rest in Peace. My sincere condolences to the Kopish Family.
Our condolences to the Kopish family.
I just now found out about Jim’s passing.(9/12/13)
Very sorry to hear it.