COPP, James (Chris Stevens)

Owens Livingston Mortuary, Show Low, Arizona Chris Stevens August 21, 1956 - December 30, 2012 James Copp, known to everyone as Chris Stevens, died just before the year end on December 30, 2012 at Hospice of The Valley in Peoria, Maricopa County, Arizona. He was 56 years old. Chris was born in Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts to his parents the late Donald Glenn Copp, Sr. and Doris Virginia (Thomas) Copp. Although born on the East Coast, Chris was reared in Southern California where he received all of his education. Immediately after receiving his broadcasting education and certification, Chris began a 30+ year career as a Radio DJ, working for Family Life Radio. His chosen profession gave him the opportunity to live in several states throughout the country including: California, Iowa, Alabama, Michigan and finally, Arizona. He moved to Arizona in 1996 and called Tucson "home" for 7 years. In 2003 he relocated to the beautiful White Mountains, residing in Pinetop. Chris is survived by his mother, Doris Copp Friend of Glendale, Arizona; 7 children: Kimi Wilson of Tucson, Arizona, Keri Copp (Matthew DeMuro), Brian Copp of Tucson, Arizona, Daniel Copp of Tucson, Arizona, Kate (Steve) Ferencik of Henderson, Nevada, Steven (Abigail) Copp of Tucson, Arizona, Kristina Copp of Tucson, Arizona; 2 brothers: Vernon (Sue) Copp of Burbank, California, Bob Copp of Pasadena, California, 8 grandchildren: Brandon Prater, Alexander Prater, Darren Prater, Alyssa Prater, Amylyn, Cooper, Khloe Cruz, Kingston Copp with another baby granddaughter on the way. Along with his father, Chris was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Donald G. Copp, Jr., Warren Copp and Arthur "Skip" Copp. The public memorial service for Chris will begin 1:00 P.M., Saturday, January 19, 2012 at Owens Livingston Mortuary - White Mountain Chapel, 320 N. 9th Street in Show Low, Arizona. His ashes will be spread in the beautiful forests surrounding Scotts Reservoir, where he loved, so much, to hike with his family.