Melanie (Copic) Friend

Melanie Lynn (Copic) Friend, age 44, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021.

Melanie was born April 17, 1977 in Des Moines, Iowa to Jack and Peggy Copic. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1995, where she was a cheerleader. Melanie had a big heart and cared about everyone. She would truly give you the shirt off her back, even if it was all she had. She loved to walk and loved being outside. She enjoyed her rose garden and pink flamingos. Melanie loved to help her husband, Mark, no matter what. She was such a go-getter!

She is survived by her husband, Mark; her daughters, Chloe Toon and KateLynn Friend; her step-daughters, Amber Friend and Taylor Friend; her granddaughter, Ayla Hill; her mother, Peggy Copic; her brother, Todd (Sherry) Copic; as well as all her extended family and friends.

Melanie was preceded in death by her father, Jack Copic

There will be a public visitation Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Private family burial will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens at a later date.

Contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Melanie.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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