Gus Kopinitz Obituary (1915 - 2004)

GUS KOPINITZ BRIGHAM CITY - Gus Kopinitz, 88 passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2004 at his home. He was born on July 4, 1915 in Houston, Texas a son of Martin Kopinitz, Sr. and Margaret Gruller Kopinitz. Gus married Betty Hadley on October 10, 1942 in Brigham City; their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Temple on July 23, 1943. He served in the Navy in WWII. Gus shingled many roofs and did carpenter work for many people in Brigham as a service. He was a member of the Brigham City 5th Ward. Surviving are his children: Seigmond (Alice) Kopinitz, VA; Diane (Cliff) Evans, Blackfoot, ID; Kathryn Nooe, Clinton, UT; Bert (Kathy) Kopinitz, Ogden, UT; Sheri Porter, AZ; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; Johnie Kopinitz, Houston, TX and his second family Diane Loader and Kent Loader and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife. Graveside services will be held on Friday, May 21, 2004 at the Brigham City Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. Friends may call Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 to 10:25 a.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, UT. Special thanks to Bill, Jack and crew at J & D's. In lieu of flowers make contributions to Primary Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 58249, Salt Lake City, UT, 84158-0249. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 May 20, 2004 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery 325 South 300 East Brigham City, Utah 84302 May 20, 2004 ServiceGraveside , May 21, 2004 11:00 AM