In Tribute - With heavy heart comes the news of dear friend David Copley's passing..... compassion, loyalty, wit, generosity, and kindness. We will always remember you David... you are an angel.

"It is easy to misunderstand people if you do not really know them. If I did not know David, I would not know the depth of his kindness, his compassion, his generosity, and his endless devotion to community, people, and animals." - With admiration, Margo Schwab

Happy, Rememberances.... Club Copley ... MCASD Monte Carlo 2011

Globe 2012 .... Globe 2011 .... Globe 2010

Brandes Halloween Ball 2008 .....Brandes Halloween Ball 2010

MCASD Monte Carlo 2010 .... Timken 2010 .... David's Birthday 2010

A Celebration for David Copley!

A group of longtime friends gathered recently to celebrate one particular friend, David Copley. It was his birthday, rather pre-birthday party. The dinner celebration was hosted by Valerie and Harry Cooper at Mister A's Restaurant downtown.

David Copley with Valerie Cooper and Irwin Jacobs

And the celebration was on par with the 'Cristal clear' skyline views.

It was cocktails and bite sized canapés first.

Among the guests were Irwin and Joan Jacobs, Iris and Matthew Strauss, Colette and Ivor Royston, Andrew Shelton, Jeanne Jones and Don Breitenberg, Burl Stiff (yes the Burl Stiff), Susan and Bill Evans, Kathryn Colachis, Carolyn Farris, Charles Brandes (Tanya was out of town) Denise and Bertrand Hug, Dr. Carol Randolph and Bob Caplan, Margo Schwab and Scott Johnston, and Judith Harris and Robert Singer.

It was Judith whose request for Mr. A's special Mac 'n Cheese became the starter. Unusual and addicting it is.

Guests were seated at two spectacularly decorated tables. All decorations and flowers were by Clinton Walters of course.

Stories of many 'happy days' were recounted. From evenings with the artists Jean Claude and Christo, singer Tony Bennett at the San Diego Hospice event (David and Joan Kroc underwrote that event), Bobby Short at The Charity Ball (David underwrote Bobby's performances), Snickers, the Monkey Bar, Dude, fun evenings at Sante's, and more.

The evening's dinner ended with a zesty touch. A special Meyer's lemon birthday cake was made.' X' years young forever David!

Scott, Kima and myself would personally like to thank one terrific guy, David Copley. For all he has done for San Diego and beyond, supporting the museums, the theatres, animals and people.... here's wishing you health, happy birthday and happy days forever David!!

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Above and below, The Table Floral Decorations

Colette Royston with Denise Hug, Scott Johnston and Ivor Royston

Jeanne Jones with Charles Brandes

Colette Royston with Iris Strauss

The Table Scene with Denise Hug, Susan Evans and Burl Stiff

Hostest with the mostest Valerie Cooper

That Mac 'n Cheese....thanks Judith!

Valerie Cooper with Andrew Shelton and Margo Schwab

Valerie Cooper with Andrew Shelton and Margo Schwab

David Copley

Matthew Strauss with Ivor Royston

Joan and Irwin Jacobs with Iris Strauss

Dr. Robert Singer

Bertrand Hug entertaining Joan and Irwin Jacobs

Charles Brandes and David Copley

David Copley with Charles Brandes, and Judith Harris and Robert Singer

Host with the Most, Harry Cooper and Carolyn Farris

Valerie Cooper and David Copley

Colette Royston with Andrew Shelton

Mister A's at its Best!

Harry Cooper and Matthew Strauss

David Copley with his Birthday Cake!

The Best Hosts, Harry and Valerie Cooper!

Scott Johnston et al!

Harry and Valerie Cooper

Above and below, Iris and Matthew Strauss

The Meyer's Lemon Birthday Cake!

Harry Cooper and Iris Strauss

Andrew Shelton with Judith Harris, David Copley and Colette Royston

Bertrand Hug doing what Bertrand does best... make people laugh, in this case Joan Jacobs

Judith Harris with Carol Randolph ** Valerie Cooper and Margo Schwab

Iris Strauss listening to Bill Evans

Charles Brandes and David Copley enjoying Robert Singer's witty insights

Bertrand Hug with Joan and Irwin Jacobs

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Colette Royston and Judith Harris

Charles Brandes with Margo Schwab , Valerie Cooper and David Copley

The Scene

Margo Schwab discussing film, Alfred Hitchcock and more with David Copley

Bertrand Hug, Joan and Irwin Jacobs and Iris Strauss

Charles Brandes with Robert Singer (that flash got him) and Harry Cooper

Judith Harris and Robert Singer ** The Birthday Cake delivery!

The Cake!

Harry and Valerie Cooper with Charles Brandes

Denise Hug and Valerie Cooper

Valerie Cooper with Dr. Carol Kaplan

Bob Caplan

We'll never tell!!

reported by Margo Schwab

photoshopped by Scott Johnston

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* Margo Schwab, more formally known as Margaret E. Schwab, has produced, written, interviewed and photographed for various media organizations since 1989. Schwab attended Holton Arms School, La Jolla Country Day School and La Jolla High School. Schwab has a B.A. from Scripps College, spent a business internship with S.A.I.C., Science Applications International Corporation, and earned a Masters of Business degree, M.B.A., from the University of San Diego. Schwab additionally took college courses from Harvard University, and Syracuse University. Schwab volunteers for numerous charity organizations. She also continues to support animal organizations and the prevention of people and animal abuse. Schwab is the editor of The Social Diary.

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