Shawn Dale Cope

Shawn Dale Cope, 49, of Pekin, passed away at 10:16 AM Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Unity Point Health - Methodist in Peoria. He was born on November 16, 1969 to Jim and Tanya Cope in West Plains, MO. He married Angela Gale on September 19, 1992 in East Peoria, IL. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Troy Kizer and one infant child. He is survived by his wife, Angela of Pekin; his parents, Jim and Tanya of Pekin; Four beautiful children, three sons, Aaron (Chaslyn Christenberry) Cope of Rolla, MO, Jacob Cope and Caleb Cope both of Pekin; one daughter, Danielle (Robert Boland) Cope of Peoria; one grandson, Eli Boland; two sisters, Amberly Kizer and Holly (Brian) Beckham, both of Pekin; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Leon and Donna Gale of East Peoria; and many nieces and nephews. Shawn worked as a Plant Supervisor at Keystone Steel & Wire Company in Bartonville for 30 years, last working Monday, March 18, 2019. He was a member of Tremont Masonic Lodge #462. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was truly a family man. He dedicated all of his time and effort to his family. Shawn treasured his role as a husband, father and grandfather. His greatest joy was spending time with them, especially the time he spent watching them play sports.The selfless sacrifice and love that he gave to his family will forever be remembered by those fortunate enough to be a part of his life. Shawn's funeral service will be at 1:30 PM, Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory, 2131 Velde Dr. in Pekin. A visitation will be Friday, March 22, 2019 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Pekin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cope family to fund Caleb Cope's education. Cemetery St. Joseph Cemetery Pekin,IL 61554 Funeral Service Saturday, March 23, 2019 1:30 PM Henderson Funeral Home and Crematory 2131 Velde Dr. Pekin,IL 61554 Visitation Friday, March 22, 2019 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Henderson Funeral Home and Crematory 2131 Velde Dr. Pekin,IL 61554