Iley Wayne Copeland - Walker Funeral Home

Iley Wayne Copeland, 66, of Salem, Utah passed away at his home on May 21, 2024, with family by his side. Iley was born in Cortez, Colorado on May 10, 1958, to John Virgel Copeland and Patty Sue Paris. He married his sweetheart Carol Jo Blake on June 20, 1980, in the Manti Temple

Iley grew up in Moab, Utah with a strong love for life. He served an LDS mission in Fresno, California. He attended Brigham Young University (BYU) where he met the love of his life Carol Jo Blake. They were married for time and all eternity in the Manti Utah Temple and raised a family of five wonderful children.

Iley worked hard at every job he held. He enjoyed working with his friends for 25 years at BYU and his new friends at Young Living for the past 10 years. Iley was happiest spending time with his family, camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, and going on trips to the Oregon coast with his wife who he loved so dearly.

Iley relished life’s adventures. He loved serving his family and would do anything he could to put a smile on their faces. He was an honest, loyal, trustworthy, and kind-hearted man that everyone looked up to as an example and will continue to be forever.

Iley was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He held many different callings in the church and loved his Heavenly Father and Savior.

His family was very important to him, especially his sweet wife of 44 years, Carol. Iley is survived by his wife and his children: Kimberly Winn (Jeremiah) Beachley, Iley Scott (Emily) Copeland, Bradley John Copeland, Cassie Jo (Samuel) Zacharias, and Jason Alma Copeland, 10 beautiful grandchildren: Mason, Reghan, Mya, Bennett, Miles, Maddox, Coen, Maylee, Maren, and Blake; his mother Patty Sue, sisters: Jenny, Margaret, Donna, and Colleena. Iley was preceded in death by his father John Virgel Copeland and father and mother in-laws; Alma and Norma Blake.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Walker Funeral Home located at 587 South 100 West in Payson, Utah. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Salem City Cemetery, 965 South 140 East, Salem, Utah.

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Reed bailey says

May 23, 2024 at 10:33 pm

What a wonderful man, great neighbor, father, friend.

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Bailey White says
May 28, 2024 at 3:46 pm

Met Iley at work and he was a wonderful man to be around. Very positive to be around and always willing to help. My condolences to the family. He will be missed.

Andrew Bailey says

May 23, 2024 at 10:50 pm

What an example of a great man and father, raised great children who have his example to follow for the rest of their lives. I will miss
This man 😢

Cara Leeper says

May 24, 2024 at 12:39 am

Iley is a wonderful man and his obituary describes him so well. I appreciate being able to be friends and neighbors & having special memories as our families grew up together “in the Orchard.”. I have admired you much over those years, as we shared ideas at church and fun during night games, other neighborhood activities. I hope you all feel peace. Carol you and Iley are a remarkable sweet couple and devoted parents

Rebecca Wood says

May 24, 2024 at 2:33 pm

Iley was an amazing coworker and friend; I will miss seeing his big smile in the hallway and the stories and conversations we use to have. He will be missed dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time and we hope that you find peace knowing that you will all be together again.

Collin Perkins says

May 25, 2024 at 6:43 pm

I remember Iley and his family in Durango, Colorado where they lived for a few years. We lived relatively close to each other in the Animas Valley. Iley was a funny and trustworthy friend. I lost track of the Copeland family and want to express my deepest condolences.

Rob & Jamie Robinson says

May 25, 2024 at 7:50 pm

Iley’s smile will be remembered forever. Everyone that met Iley loved Iley. He left a lasting impression with all who knew him. He will never be forgotten.
Sending much love and prayers to all those who are missing him greatly at this time.

neil s moulton says

May 28, 2024 at 3:11 am

The whole Copland family were the best neighbors that we could have asked for. but for me Iley was a good friend. we spent many nights under the stars together due to some young mens activity. the whole family has been missed since life has taken us in different directions but we will always be neighbors with the Copelands.

Iley Wayne Copeland May 10, 1958 - May 21, 2024

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8 Condolences for Iley Wayne Copeland