Kim Kopack, 67, of Mansfield Township NJ passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday June 26, 2024 at Morristown Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Paterson, NJ on September 20,1956 and was the daughter of the late Walter and Harriet Semon. She grew up in Clifton, NJ and graduated from Clifton High School. She is preceded in death by her late husband of 44 years Robert “Bobby” Kopack.
Kim and Bob moved to Mansfield in 1982, Where they raised their family and built a beautiful life full of horses, sled dogs and race cars.
Kim was the ultimate horse show mom and grandma. Along with her daughter and granddaughter, she owned and showed Quarter Horses. Nothing brought her more joy than traveling to horse shows and supporting them. Her passion for horses and all animals carried over into her work. Kim spent the last 24 years at her beloved job, Tickner’s in Hackettstown NJ. Kim was the heart and soul of the retail store, she made sure everyone who came through the door left happy and satisfied. She left a lasting impression on all of her customers and especially her co-workers who over the years became her “family”. Kim loved to stay busy. In addition to working at Tickner’s she worked at several local horse farms over the years. When she was not busy working or taking care of animals, Kim loved going to the bowling alley on Friday nights to watch her son and daughter-in-law bowl in their leagues. In her downtime, she enjoyed getting to spend time at the shore in Stone Harbor with her brother and family.
Kim is survived by her brother Mark Semon of Stone Harbor, NJ. Brian (Stefanie) Kopack of Washington, NJ. Daughter, Karry (John) Kertesz of Milford, NJ. Beloved Granddaughters Jasa Kopack, Campbell and Morgan Kertesz.
Friends are invited to join family on Wednesday July 10, 2024 from 2-6pm with a memorial service at 5:30pm at Cochran Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.o. Box 22324, New York, NY 10087 in memory of Kim.
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Gail Schander says
July 2, 2024 at 3:58 amKim you will always be in our hearts. You were a good friend to Rob and I for years. From working with you at Island Dragway to just being our friend. Both you and Bob were good people.
Murray Family says
July 2, 2024 at 1:03 pmYour smile and friendship will forever be in my family’s heart. The laughs we shared from horse shows to working together at Doc Wasser’s. Watch over us all.
Mark Miller - Bradley Caldwell says
July 8, 2024 at 8:12 pmMy condolences and prayers go out to Kim’s family and friends, what a terrible loss. I very much enjoyed working with Kim at work and she was always polite and respectful.
So sorry for the loss.
Sue Klinger says
July 3, 2024 at 2:08 amWe are in disbelief so young. Kim you’ll forever be missed! Always with a big smile and light in your eyes showed your love for animal’s horse shows, the 4H your job at Tickners. Wonderful person, you’ll be greatly missed! Our deepest condolences and prayers to your family. Godspeed. Klinger Family
Patti, Olive and Capri says
July 15, 2024 at 12:58 pmI am so sorry to hear of Kim’s passing. For the past 15 years, I stopped in Tickners frequently with my dogs and always chatted with Kim who was always happy and friendly. I will remember her smile and laugh. I felt like I knew her, though that was likely because of her kindness and personality. Prayers to her family.
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