Mr. Parzival Copes

1924 - 2017

Mr. Parzival Copes obituary, 1924-2017, Victoria, BC

BORN

1924

DIED

2017

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Parzival Copes Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 11, 2017.

Parzival Copes, Phd, OC – Born 01-22-1924

Parzival Copes passed away peacefully at Broadmead Veteran's Health Center in Victoria on September 8, 2017. He was predeceased by brother Jan and sister Betsy and by his loving wife of 62 years, Dinie. He is survived by his brother Art, his three sons and their wives and his six grandchildren: Raymond Copes of Victoria, his wife Marilyn and their sons Christopher, Kevin and Colin; Michael Copes of Comox, his wife Patti and their daughter Tarynn; and Terrence Copes, his wife Suzanne and their children Alyssa and Nicholas.

Parzi, as he was known to his friends and colleagues, lived a long a productive life.

Born in Nakusp, BC, he moved with his family to Vancouver and then, at the age of nine, to Amsterdam. In his youth he lived through the Nazi occupation of Holland, where he made connection with the Dutch Resistance. He was imprisoned in a forced labour camp until the liberation of Eastern Holland by the advancing Canadian Army, which he was able to join in the field as an Interpreter. He returned to Canada in 1946 as a student in Political Science and Economics at U.B.C. and completed his Doctorate at the London School of Economics. He served as Head of the department of Economics at Memorial University of Newfoundland and as founding Head of the department of Economics and Commerce at S.F.U., where he was later involved in the foundation of the Center for Canadian Studies and the Institute of Fisheries Analysis.

Acknowledged as a leading expert in the field of Fisheries Economics, he was sought after as a consultant to many national, provincial and state governments as well as international organizations.

His long and prolific work in his chosen field garnered him much recognition and numerous awards across Canada and internationally. Some of these include:

- the Sterling Prize in Support of Controversy – 1994
- Distinquished Service Award – Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade – 1996
- Honorary degrees: University of Tromso (1993); Royal Roads University (2011); Memorial University of Newfoundland (2014)
- Order of Canada -2005
- Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal -2013

Parzi will be deeply missed by his family and the many others who knew him. Thanks go out to the staff of the Broadmead Veteran's Health Center who cared for Parzi in his final days.

A Memorial Service, followed by a Reception, will take place at 2:00 pm at:

First Memorial Services
4725 Falaise Dr.,
Victoria (Saanich)
250-658-5244

Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

Arrangements under the direction of First Memorial Funeral Services, Victoria, BC.

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December 11, 2017

I was a student of Dr. Copes at SFU. He was an absolute gentleman. Our condolences to his family and friends.

Shiva Nanda
Madbury, NH

October 24, 2017

Don Reddick

I just found out about Dr. Copes' passing.

I am a former graduate student who worked under Dr. Copes. He encouraged me in my interest in fisheries economics, secured a research assistant position for me, and ultimately served on my Master's thesis committee. Most importantly as I look back, he was a wonderful mentor - always approachable, always interested in my work and ideas. I fondly recall a dinner party he held at his home for graduate students. We had a lovely meal, watched slides of his travels, enjoyed his stories, and were captivated by items he had collected from his work around the world. Dr. Copes made a difference in my life, and I am extremely thankful.

October 24, 2017

Don Reddick

October 12, 2017

Kim Bell

Our condolences to all of Parzi's family. But congratulations also: the measure of a life is the memory of its work. Parzi's rich life at least from B.C. to Europe and then to Newfoundland and back to B.C. is something to be celebrated for its contributions to many of us, and to fisheries management, or perhaps a better understanding of fisheries mismanagement, or of governance in general. He will be well, and fondly, remembered.

October 3, 2017

Rosemary Ommer

On behalf of the Coasts Under Stress team, of which Parzi was a member, I would like to express our condolences to his family and friends.
Rosemary Ommer

September 28, 2017

Alagie Sillah

I join the rest to sympathize with the passing away of Mr. Parzival Copes.Hearty condolences to his family and friends.

September 28, 2017

Parzival Copes was an interesting thinker who stuck by his conclusions and argued for them forcefully. He was also a gentleman and a fine person. His passing is a loss to the profession.
Ragnar Arnason (University of Iceland)

September 27, 2017

Richard and Nancy Johnston

Socially and professionally, Parzival Copes was both a scholar and a gentleman. He helped create the International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade and, in fact, was largely responsible for its name. He was instrumental in merging market analysis and resource conservation from both research and policy perspectives and his work was highly respected. A kind and generous man, he will be missed. Thank you, Parzi.

Dick Johnston
Corvallis, Oregon

September 27, 2017

Ola Flaaten

I am very sorry to hear that Parzi passed away. We met for the first time in 1981 in Vancouver when I was on sabbatical. He was an excellent and kind mentor. Ever since, we kept in contact and I learned a lot from his knowledge and research in fisheries economics and management, but also enjoyed discussions on societal issues more generally. Parzi and Dinie also paid visits to Tromso. In 1993 he received the Doctor of Philosophy honourable degree at our university, then University of Tromso, for his outstanding contribution to fisheries economics and policy. With deep condolences, Ola Flaaten, UiT - The Arctic University of Tromso.

September 26, 2017

Neha Qureshi

May his soul rest in peace. Hearty condolences to his family and friends.

September 26, 2017

Christopher Wright

Parzival was a wonderful mentor and friend -- I will deeply miss him.

September 26, 2017

Ann Shriver

We were very saddened to learn that Parzi, a prominent and recognized member of our profession, passed away. Parzi was given the International Institute of Fisheries Economics & Trade's (IIFET) Distinguished Service Award in 1996. He made many important contributions to the fisheries economics literature, and was a kind and thoughtful colleague. He will be much missed. With sincere condolences, Ann Shriver, Executive Director of IIFET

September 24, 2017

michael lebowitz

I am so sorry to hear about Parzi's passing. I have been out of touch for a while but will always remember him as a man of great principle and as very supportive (from the time of my first interview with him in December 1964 through the many years together in the Economics Department). Although we were not close, I think of him as a father.
michael lebowitz

September 23, 2017

Don Gibson

I am so sorry for your loss. I have wonderful memories of your family spending long, hot summer days with us along the Rideau River in Manotick, swimming, fishing, boating and just having fun. Your dad was a very kind, interesting and intelligent man and my parents cherished their long friendship with him and Dini.

My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.

Don Gibson, Ottawa Ontario

September 20, 2017

Mahmood Khan

I am deeply saddened by the news. We know that he laid a solid foundation for a respectable department of economics to grow at SFU. I remember him as a man who was fair in his dealings; he appreciated good and honest work; and he had a progressive and humane outlook. He cared about people. A good human being.
Mahmood Khan

September 19, 2017

Although we can't be with you while you remember your Dad, you're in our thoughts we will always remember visits with your Mom & Dad.

Hermina Nell
Matthys & Anne Nell
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