SERVICES: A service for Dana Cop will be held Friday, April 17, 2015 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on McBean Parkway at 11 a.m., with a graveside service to be held at 1:30 p.m. at Eternal Valley Memorial Park.
Longtime Santa Clarita Valley business leader and phone company rep Dana Cop died Sunday, April 12, 2015, from breast cancer. She was 43.
Cop was the director of external affairs for AT&T, and through that position and her longtime involvement in the community, she touched numerous lives.
“She was the ultimate mother, the ultimate wife, the ultimate friend and the ultimate employee,” said Tami Edwards, a longtime friend. “She never had a bad word to say about anybody, and she was everyone’s cheerleader,” she added, describing her supportive nature.
Cop was “diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer at age 41 with no family history,” according to her blog, “My journey.”
Her first blog post starts in September 2013, discussing her reaction to the diagnosis, and then chronicling her battle for the last two years.
Dana Delmatoff Cop and Edwards were friends at Hart High, where Dana met her “high school sweetheart,” Peter, Edwards said.
Peter was slightly older, and Dana followed him to the University of Utah, where she studied economics and marketing. The two married and had three children, she added.
Her courage in the fight against breast cancer is a model for women everywhere, said Jeri Seratti Goldman, co-owner of KHTS AM-1220, who considered Cop a valued friend, and called her death “a huge loss for the community.”
“It’s so incredibly sad that cancer has taken another life at such a young age,” Seratti Goldman said. “This loss reminds us all of how important it is to support the fight against such a deadly disease.”
Cop was chairman of the Board of Directors for the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce in 2011. While her career led her to become involved in the chamber for numerous cities, her drive and passion for her hometown showed the type of committed and passionate person she was, said Terri Crain, CEO of the SCV Chamber. She also served on the board for the YMCA.
Nancy Starczyk, Dana Cop, Sue Nevius at the January 2014 SCV Chamber Installation
“Dana was an amazing person and an amazing human being,” Crain said. “I don’t know anyone who could say anything negative about her. She certainly had her own drive and commitment and passion for the Santa Clarita Valley.”
At AT&T, she was praised for her high ethical standards and community dedication, said Rich Roche, who worked alongside Cop.
“Dana was a good friend and a great parent,” said Roche, who worked with Cop for about 10 years. “She loved her kids more than anything, and she was a force of nature — when there was something to be done in the community, whether it was for her, her family or for others.”
From Sue Nevius, Chairman, Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce:
It is with heartfelt sadness I ‘m letting you know that Dana Cop passed away yesterday, Sunday, April 12th, 2015. As most of you know Dana fought her battle win cancer with strength and dignity and is an inspiration to all of us.
Dana was the SCV Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board in 2011. In her tenure as a Chamber Board member, Dana did much for the Chamber and Community with her sponsorships, leadership and her wonderful sense of humor. If Dana ever had a bad day you would never know.
Please keep Dana’s husband, Peter, and their three children and the rest of her friends and family in your prayers.
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109 Comments
Wow! I was her kids kindergarten counselors after school! So sad.
Prayers go out to her family. My Granddaughter goes to school with her son. So sad.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family. So sad to lose such a bright, warm and wonderful person.
My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Prayers for the family
Prayers for the family
Prayers for the family
Prayers to the Delmatoff and Cop families. I always looked up to Dana as a younger sister growing up with her family.
Prayers to the Delmatoff and Cop families. I always looked up to Dana as a younger sister growing up with her family.
Prayers to the Delmatoff and Cop families. I always looked up to Dana as a younger sister growing up with her family.
Condolences and prayers to the family and loved ones…sorry for your loss…
Condolences and prayers to the family and loved ones…sorry for your loss…
Condolences and prayers to the family and loved ones…sorry for your loss…
So young,so sad:-( prayers to her family
So young,so sad:-( prayers to her family
So young,so sad:-( prayers to her family
Oh i’m so sorry. another life taken way too soon. God bless her and her family.
Oh i’m so sorry. another life taken way too soon. God bless her and her family.
Oh i’m so sorry. another life taken way too soon. God bless her and her family.
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:( prayes to her family
:( prayes to her family
Very sad ….heart felt prayers for family
Very sad ….heart felt prayers for family
We had visited with Dana at Kaiser earlier this year…it seemed things were going better at the time. Prayers to the Delmatoffs and Cops of peace and comfort.
We had visited with Dana at Kaiser earlier this year…it seemed things were going better at the time. Prayers to the Delmatoffs and Cops of peace and comfort.
So very sorry for Dana’s passing…Another warrior turned ANGEL!
So very sorry for Dana’s passing…Another warrior turned ANGEL!
RIP
RIP
So Sad her Son Kyle is on the same Baseball team with my son. Heartbreaking news for her family
So Sad her Son Kyle is on the same Baseball team with my son. Heartbreaking news for her family
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with the Family…m
Kurt B. Farmer I am heartbroken. Her son is in Lorenzo’s Baseball Team. She was so happy just a few weeks ago watching her son Pitch. Life is so unfair sometimes.
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with the Family…m
Kurt B. Farmer I am heartbroken. Her son is in Lorenzo’s Baseball Team. She was so happy just a few weeks ago watching her son Pitch. Life is so unfair sometimes.
My heart goes out to the family.
My heart goes out to the family.
My heart goes out to the family.
My prayers are with the family.
My prayers are with the family.
My prayers are with the family.
Thoughts and prayers to Peter, her kids, family and friends…..
Thoughts and prayers to Peter, her kids, family and friends…..
Thoughts and prayers to Peter, her kids, family and friends…..
Our deepest thoughts and prayers with Dana and her family.. God speed
Our deepest thoughts and prayers with Dana and her family.. God speed
Our deepest thoughts and prayers with Dana and her family.. God speed
Prayers going out to Dana’s family and friends <3
Prayers going out to Dana’s family and friends <3
Prayers going out to Dana’s family and friends <3
My heart is breaking for the Delmatoff and Cop families. Someone told me once that the most beautiful flower in a garden may only last a short time, but it is that flower that you will Never Ever forget.
My heart is breaking for the Delmatoff and Cop families. Someone told me once that the most beautiful flower in a garden may only last a short time, but it is that flower that you will Never Ever forget.
My heart is breaking for the Delmatoff and Cop families. Someone told me once that the most beautiful flower in a garden may only last a short time, but it is that flower that you will Never Ever forget.
May she Rip. Prayers to her family
May she Rip. Prayers to her family
May she Rip. Prayers to her family
Prayers for the family. So sad. Her daughter Avery is one of my daughters best friend- my heart aches for her entire family
Prayers for her family
Marilyn Delmatoff — I was just thinking about you today, wondering how you were doing. I had no idea about Dana. So devastating. I am so very sorry. I always admired you and Dana. Prayers and love to you and your family.
Rip
Condolences to the Cop family. Heartbreaking news.
Rest in peace sweet Dana Delmatoff Cop. Praying the entire Cop and Delmatoff families find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Prayers for her family and friends.
So sad :(
May she rest in peace. We are praying for her family and friends. So very sad.
Amazing person!
I just read her entire blog. So friggen sad. RIP.
So sorry
Did not know but prayers and condolences to her loved ones.
:( So sad.
Hugs & prayers to her family. Dana is the 3rd mom in the last 9 months that has lost their battle from cancer I have known from the Hart Complex. It breaks my heart…
My heart just aches for Peter and his family. My sincerest condolences.
So sorry… Prayers for her loved ones. Cancer doesn’t know age… So young. So sad…didn’t know her, but we Just lost a sister to breast cancer and feel for her family .
I was shocked by the news today of Dana’s passing. She was such a strong and giving person and in my mind and many others, there is no way that cancer could take someone with such a drive to live life to the fullest. My heart goes out to her family.
Too close to home for our family
Thoughts and prayers to her love ones
May she RIP thoughts and prayers to her family
This is heartbreaking . My mom was the twins preschool teacher. Prayers to the whole family. Rip Dana
Sylvia Riddick
So sad. I had two of her kids in my class! She was a great lady and lives on in her kids! Still, hard to believe.
So sad. I had two of her kids in my class! She was a great lady and lives on in her kids! Still, hard to believe.
What a. beautiful person. So sorry for family’s loss. Prayers being said.
Rest easy
Prayers for the family.
I’m so sorry to hear that.
I’m so sorry to hear that.
So sad
Further proof that women under 40 need to have mammograms.
Prayer’s and strength to Peter and family and to everyone who had a chance to meet Dana.
R.i.p.
R.i.p.
Ahhh… So sorry ;( Cancer Sucks!
So sorry, God Bless her soul.
May Blessings of peace and comfort abide within this family at this time. XO
God bless you young lady
To my next door neighbor, my ally in our fight to be annexed into the city, the WONDERFUL mom who handled all this with such grace my heart goes out to your family. You are missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with this family.