Henry Pope’s journey has ended, but his impact on Whidbey Island will last forever. (Photo courtesy Cassie Neil)
South Whidbey High School boys’ basketball coach Henry Pope, who passed away Thursday morning at 57, will be honored with a celebration at the school Friday, Aug. 2.
The event will be held at the gym where he proudly led his Falcons onto the court and will start at 1 PM. The school is located at 5520 Maxwelton Road in Langley.
Pope, who is survived by wife Teresa and their three children, daughters Samantha and Taylor and son Lewis, died from complications related to an enlarged heart.
He coached the Falcon girl hoopsters while his daughters played, then switched over and took over the boys program in 2010. While balancing his job at Boeing, he also found time to coach local baseball, softball and youth football teams.
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Such a kindhearted man and gifted coach…he will be missed!
Thank you for putting these articles of the Pope family on your web site. I know it means a lot to the family and all of us that knew Henry. He will truly be missed on and off the court.