Bruce Jonathan Copeland

Bruce Jonathan Copeland was born on February 11th, 1965 in Paterson, New Jersey. He departed this life on December 28th, 2022 in Ontario, California at age 57. Bruce graduated from Eastside Highschool in 1983. Soon after graduation, he joined the U.S. Air Force and served as an Environmental Specialist. After 4 years of service, he went on to join the USDA in 1988 in New York City. Going back and forth from New Jersey to New York, he became OIC (Officer in Charge) of the New Jersey office in 1997. His career took him to Covina in 2000. He would then become OIC for the Los Angeles office in 2014. Bruce led a decorated, successful 33 years of USDA service. He retired on May 31st, 2021. Bruce loved watching football, grilling, cracking jokes, and most of all, playing golf. He made a significant impact on his friends and family. Even though he has left this life, his legacy lives on through his loved ones.