Helen Louise Copeland died peacefully at home on January 3, 2008. She was born August 25, 1931 in Spokane, WA and at two weeks old was adopted into the loving arms of Elsie and James Dunlavy of Walla Walla, WA. They took their new daughter home where she lived and graduated from Walla Walla high School in 1949. That same year she married Dean C. Fish and in 1950 welcomed their son Gary. In 1953 they added their daughter Kathleen to the family. The marriage dissolved in 1964 and Helen went on to raise her children in Yakima, WA. In 1972 Helen met Ronald S. Copeland, also of Walla Walla, through the Fraternal Order of the Eagles and married and started their new life in Yakima. In 1974 Helen and Ron moved to Pasco, WA where Ron went to work at Rockwell as a Hanford Patrolman and Helen went to work for Bechtel Corporation and later at Westinghouse Hanford as a bookkeeper in Payroll and Benefits. She retired in 1987. Helen was an active member of the Yakima Eagles Auxiliary #289 for 37 years. She was Past Madam President of the Pasco Eagles Auxiliary #2241 in 2000 – 2001. Helen loved her many needlework projects making numerous gifts for family and friends. She enjoyed traveling with Ron in their motor home to the Oregon Coast. She was a staunch supporter of Ron while he pursued state office in the Fraternal Order of Eagles. She loved to read and play pinochle with Ron and her kids and friends. Helen is survived by her husband Ron at home, her children Gary Idalee Fish of Walla Walla, her daughter Kathleen Paul of Richland, her stepsons Ronald Jr Vicki Copeland of Chicago, David Susan Copeland of Walla Walla, stepdaughter Cheryl Gene Cowles of Walla Walla, grandchildren Cory Tara Fish and Conner Fish of Walla Walla, Adam Casey of Everett, Marcus MaryPat Casey of Ellensburg, Sean Copeland of Albuquereque, NM, Adam Hudson of Walla Walla, David Hudson of Richland, Crystal and Amanda Copeland, Jennifer Edwards, Jeffrey Holway Jr, Jason and Jared Cowles, and great-grandchildren Sophie Fish and Chelsie Ellingford, all of Walla Walla. She was preceded in death by her parents. A memorial service will be held at Hillcrest Bruce Lee Memorial Center at 2804 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA on Thursday, January 10, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. A reception will follow at the Pasco Eagles, 2829 W. Sylvester St., Pasco WA. Donations may be made to the Fraternal Order of Eagles.