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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Willis W. Copeland
Willis W.
Copeland
Dec 21, 1917 — Mar 14, 2013
Willis W. Copeland's Obituary
Willis W. (Bill) Copeland
Willis W. (Bill) Copeland, 95, departed his winter home in Vero Beach, FL on March 14, 2013 join his beloved wife of 67 years, Ardith, who preceded him in death in March of 2009.
He was born December 21, 1917 in Traverse City, Michigan to Harry W. and Stella A. Copeland
Bill was a retired Conservation Officer from the state of Michigan, a retired WWII US Army veteran, a lifetime member of the Masonic Temple, the NRA, and Ducks Unltd. He lived and traveled between his homes in Michigan, Alaska and Florida and enjoyed the outdoor life wherever he went.
He was preceded in death by his son Rodney L. Copeland and daughter-in-law Louise B. Copeland. He is survived by his son William H. Copeland of Valdez, AK and daughters Sue Copeland Armbruster of Vero Beach, FL and Jan S. Copeland of Guanajuato, Mexico.
He had eight grandchildren (Amy, Kathryn, Peter, Bryan, Kelly, Katie, Krista and Ardea), nine great-grand children and three great-great grandchildren.
His many friends and family were blessed with his constant example of kindness, gentleness and love toward all people and animals.
A memorial celebration of his life and interment of ashes will take place in Traverse City, Michigan in late spring.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory in Vero Beach, FL. Online condolences may be sent at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.
Willis W. (Bill) Copeland, 95, departed his winter home in Vero Beach, FL on March 14, 2013 join his beloved wife of 67 years, Ardith, who preceded him in death in March of 2009.
He was born December 21, 1917 in Traverse City, Michigan to Harry W. and Stella A. Copeland
Bill was a retired Conservation Officer from the state of Michigan, a retired WWII US Army veteran, a lifetime member of the Masonic Temple, the NRA, and Ducks Unltd. He lived and traveled between his homes in Michigan, Alaska and Florida and enjoyed the outdoor life wherever he went.
He was preceded in death by his son Rodney L. Copeland and daughter-in-law Louise B. Copeland. He is survived by his son William H. Copeland of Valdez, AK and daughters Sue Copeland Armbruster of Vero Beach, FL and Jan S. Copeland of Guanajuato, Mexico.
He had eight grandchildren (Amy, Kathryn, Peter, Bryan, Kelly, Katie, Krista and Ardea), nine great-grand children and three great-great grandchildren.
His many friends and family were blessed with his constant example of kindness, gentleness and love toward all people and animals.
A memorial celebration of his life and interment of ashes will take place in Traverse City, Michigan in late spring.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory in Vero Beach, FL. Online condolences may be sent at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.
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