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GERTRUDE JOHNSTONE-COPELAND
1929 - 2020
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GERTRUDE JOHNSTONE-COPELAND Obituary
91, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020, in Forest Glen Health Campus. She was born January 3, 1929, in Evanston, IL, the daughter of Louis E. and Marie J. (Hodel) Welch, Sr. Gertrude was a 1947 graduate of Catholic Central High School and then attended Robert Morris School of Business in Pittsburgh, PA. She retired from Wright State University in 1992. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Kristen & Michael Blakeman, Springfield and numerous nieces and nephews and special friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Bub" Copeland; an infant daughter, Gertie; two sisters, Betty Hier and Patricia Hohlmayer and one brother, Louis Welch, Jr. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the entire staff of Forest Glen, for their kind, compassionate and loving care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Central School, Alzheimer's Association or your favorite charity. Arrangements by CONROY FUNERAL HOME.
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Wright State Retirees
November 10, 2020
The Wright State University Retirees Association extends our condolences to the family of Gertrude Johnson-Copeland. We also wish to acknowledge her years of service to our University.
Teresa Shaffer Fritts
November 2, 2020
So sorry to hear about Gert. Her and my mother Teresa Shaffer were best friends since high school. They had such a good time when they were together. They would laugh the whole time. Gert was such a good friend to my mom and they were close until Teresa passed. I am so glad mom had a friend like Gert.
Sending prayers.
dolores I spridgeon
October 31, 2020
Gert was a deer friend. We graduated from CCH Springfield. We had so many good times with several good friends who got together for many years. So sorry for your loss. Steam
dolores I spridgeon
October 31, 2020
Gert was a deer friend we had many good times. We graduated from CCH Springfield. We had several friends that got together for years.
Amy Parker Russell
October 30, 2020
She was a fun loving lady. Her smile was beautiful. She was in Forest Glen with my mom. When I visited my mom I made sure I would make my way to visit Gertrude and clap with her. She was kind and to her family I am sorry for your loss.
cheryl collier
October 30, 2020
I am so sorry Kris! We had so much fun when we lived next to you guys and your mom coming over visiting. We have many good memories. If there is anything we can do for you just let us know.
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