Benni Kathleen Kirschner Copelin went home to Jesus on December 10, 2021 in Hamilton, Montana. She passed away unexpectedly of heart complications at the age of 69. Benni, known as "Sis" to family, was born to parents Donald and Benadene Kirschner on August 6, 1952 in Seattle, Washington.

She enjoyed the outdoors and especially fishing, backpacking and mountain climbing. She loved baking and eating treats. A talented musician, Benni loved to sing and compose on the piano. She loved Jesus and shared her faith through words and action, smiling as she spoke and treating society's vulnerable with generosity and compassion.

Benni joins her mother, father and brother Pat in Heaven, and is survived by daughters Sarah, Chris and Jennifer, sister Jackie, brother Mike, grandchildren Andrew, Katie and Logan, and beloved dogs Ruby, Reba, Amos and Buster.