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Fred Copeland Obituary

Fred Lester Copeland passed away August 13, 2011. He was a resident of Colorado Springs since 1965. He was the owner of Dairy Tank Transport. Fred was born December 12, 1937 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Earl and Ella (Dimmitt) Copeland. He married Linda Sue Allison on December 31, 1963. He is survived by his wife of 47 years; son Fred Joseph Copeland; grandchildren: America Copeland, Gavin Copeland, Dalton and Cassie; two sisters: Bonita Clay, Judy Northrup; and brother Jack Copeland. He was preceded in death by five siblings: Ken Copeland, Pauline Pettit, Marilyn Williams, Roy Copeland, and Larry Copeland. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday at Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel. Entombment will be at Shrine of Remembrance Mausoleum, Garden of Angels. Memorials in Fred's name may be made to Springs Rescue Mission, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (earmarked for Children in Somalia), or the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

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Published by The Gazette on Aug. 17, 2011.

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Chuck Reed

August 23, 2011

Sorry for your loss.
Chuck Reed
Auto Truck Service

Carol Strom

August 23, 2011

I will miss his laugh and his jokes.
I am so terribly sorry for the family's loss, he will be missed by all who knew him.

Behave Fred

Carol Strom
Auto Truck Service

Barb & Will Dwayer

August 22, 2011

So sorry for your loss. I just heard of Fred's passing, so unfortunately missed the services. I will keep you all in my prayers. He was a nice, funny guy, and will be missed.

NJ Pettit

August 19, 2011

I will miss Uncle Fred very much. Enjoyed his and Linda's visits to LV, our talks and all the laughing. He had such a big personality, a willingness to help anyone and a kind heart. He left us much too soon, but gave us many great memories. I am so sorry for your loss.

Theresa Campbell

August 18, 2011

Please accept my sympathy during this time of sorrow. May you find comfort from knowing God cares for you.

Debbie Tippett

August 17, 2011

My earliest memories of Fred was when I was a young child - Sunday get-togethers at Grandma Copeland's house. Fred was always 'one of us' kids...just a little taller. I will forever remember his laugh. RIP, Fred.

August 17, 2011

Linda and Family,
Just a note to send my condolences for your loss. Forty-seven years together ! Doesn't seem that long ago, I remember when you were still Ms Allison. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this difficult time.
Respectfully,
Dianna Hudson Davis
Moulton, Iowa

Linda Pettit

August 17, 2011

I wish I could be there for the services! Fred was like another older brother, growing up. I have a lot of fun memories of being taken on motorcycle rides with him, shooting BB guns, playing with the pigeons they used to keep. Not to mention that he and Larry stole a baby crow for us, which was a beloved pet for a few years. He definitely had an influence in my formative years I am really saddened by his loss! Love to you all!

Linda Pettit

August 17, 2011

So very sorry for your loss. Fred was such a character and so much fun to be around. He will be truly missed! Marilyn

August 17, 2011

Condolences to Linda & Fred Jr. Sorry for your loss. His sister's name now is Judy Bandixen since 2005.

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