Elza ?Jack? Copeland

Elza ?Jack? Copeland, 87, passed away February 21, 2012. Services will be held at First Baptist Church, 205 W. Broadway in Fairfield, IA on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be one hour prior.

Jack was born on July 8, 1924 in Batavia, IA to Ella and John Copeland. He lived for many years in Ottumwa and Fairfield, moving to Des Moines 4 years ago. Jack married Laurel Greenlee on August 22, 1946. He spent most of his career self-employed. He worked as a milk distributor for 20 years. When he couldn?t find someone to repair the refrigeration units he learned how to repair them himself and opened Jack?s Refrigeration and Air Conditioning which he operated until he retired. After retirement, Jack had a wood crafting business, Copeland Creations, and he and Laurel traveled the state selling his wood creations at craft shows.

Jack will be greatly missed by his loving family; his wife, Laurel; children, Sally (Richard) Hesseltine, Joanne (David) Griffin, Jack ?Bud? (Pam) Copeland, Bill (Jill) Copeland, Jane ?Tootie? Copeland, Steve (Leora) Copeland, and LaMont ?Monte? Copeland; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; sisters, Judy (Larry) Bandixon and Bonita (Murl) Clay. He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers and 2 sisters.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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