Laurel Jean Copeland
April 11, 2023
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Laurel Jean Copeland, 95, passed away peacefully April 11, 2023 at Bishop Drumm Retirement Home in Johnston, IA.
Laurel was born May 29, 1927 to Harley and Grace (Schwilck) Greenlee in Allerton, IA. She was married to Elza “Jack” Copeland and from this union seven children were born. Laurel was employed as a Supervisor at NW Bell in Ottumwa and Parkview Care Center in Fairfield. She also was a Business/Financial Manager for their milk distributorship, and their Jacks’s Refrigeration and Copeland Creations businesses. She was a member of the BPW, Soroptimist and Good Cheer Society.
In her spare time Laurel was an avid reader, especially of mystery novels, and enjoyed knitting and crocheting.
Left to mourn her loss are her children, Sally (Richard) Hesseltine, Iowa City, IA, Joanne (Dave) Griffin. Clinton, IA, Jack (Pam) Copeland, North Chesterfield, VA, Bill (Jill) Copeland, Kansas City, MO, Jane Copeland, Van Meter, IA, Steve (Leora) Copeland, Rockville, VA, and LaMont Copeland, West Des Moines, IA; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews; and friends she met throughout the years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Elza “Jack” Copeland, brothers, Charles and Robin Greenlee, and sisters, Lucille Perry, Jane Valentine and Barbara Meeker.
Celebration of life will be held at 12:00 p.m. noon Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines with visitation from 10:00 -12:00 p.m. Burial will follow Sunday at Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Ottumwa, IA.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Laurel and online condolences expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Susan J Miller
04/16/2023
Lamonte and family you are in my thoughts and prayers may God hold you so close and tight at this difficult time
Summer Hamille
04/14/2023
I am greatly saddened that a shining light in your life as been extinguished. I remember Laurel from my youth and how kind she was. May you find comfort in the many wonderful memories that you have of her.
Janelle Northup-Darrah
04/14/2023
You will be missed by many Aunt Lolly! Say Hi to my Dad & Uncle Jack for me. RIP.
Judy and Larry Bandixen
04/13/2023
Laurel {Lolly} was my sister-in-law, married to my brother Jack when I was just 3 yrs. old. She was always a lovely lady and a good Mom to her kids. A beautiful woman with a good heart. She lived a good long life but will be always missed. Rest now sweet Lolly!