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Frances Lucile "Fran" Copeland

Frances Copeland Obituary

COPELAND Frances "Fran" Lucile Copeland, 84, passed away Monday, January 14, 2008. Graduate of North High School and the University of Cincinnati. Retired from Doctors Hospital after 38 years as Vice President of Nursing. Preceded in death by husband "Lee". Survived by daughters, Linda (Chic) Dortmund, Patricia (Brent) Dutcher, and Nancy (Stuart) Douglass; grandchildren, Lee (Jenny), Amanda (Jeremy), Matt, Charlie, Andrea, Holly and Andy (Shauna); great-grandchildren, Bella, Nathan, Noah, Natalie and Brody; and brother, Bert (Betty) Brandt. Member of Dublin Community Church, University of Cincinnati Alumni, North High Women's Alumnae Association. Funeral service will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 19, 2008, at RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 W. Olentangy St., (Powell Rd./St. Rt. 750/ 1/4 mile east of Sawmill Pkwy.), Powell, OH 43065, where family and friends may call one hour prior to service time. Private burial Dublin Cemetery. Robert Mathis officiating. In lieu of flowers, friends may make memorial contributions to Doctors Hospital Nursing Excellence Fund, c/o Ohio Health Foundation, 180 E. Broad St., Columbus, Oh. 43215. Condolences to www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com. "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 17 to Jan. 18, 2008.

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Dorothy Painter

January 21, 2008

Dear family, I am sorry to have missed the calling hours. I forgot to tell Cathy ,who had just worked a 12 hour shift. I will always remember your mom as she had given both Carla and Cathy a job. Of course ,also,, at the events of DHS.WE send our sympathy .I pray you find comfort from God to help you though this difficult time
Dorothy Painter ,Cathy, Carla, and Charlie

John and Joyce Scardina

January 19, 2008

Pat,Nancy and Linda,
I have fond memories of coming over to your house and playing as a child. John and I am sorry beyond words at the loss of your mother.
She was one sweet lady. I know how much you'll miss your Mom... my mother passed this past November. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Al Drumm

January 18, 2008

Pat and family,
Our family wishes to pass along our deepest condolences for great loss. I know that Fran was a big influence on you. You will all be in our prayers.

Beryl Chickerella

January 17, 2008

Nancy,
You have my condolences,and,I'm sure those of countless others that your mother reached. It may never be known how many lives she affected in her personal and professional life.

I'm so glad you have such good memories of her that you can cherish forever.

Joan Keeler

January 17, 2008

Nancy, Patty and Linda
Our deepest sympathy to all of you and from all of us. There are so many great memories from Henderson Heights!
Joni and Steven Keeler

Marlene Bice

January 17, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the family. I worked for Mrs Copeland for many years at Doctors Hospital and also with Nancy. Thought and prayers are with you at this time. Cherish the memories.

Linda Jenkins

January 17, 2008

Nancy and Family,
I was saddened to hear about your loss. I will always remember that your mother hired me for my very "first" job as a nurse. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nancy

January 17, 2008

Mommy,
I love with all my heart and I will miss you every minute; but I thank you for giving so much of yourself to me. I cherish the memory of our 'girl' trips! I was blessed to have you as my Best friend. Hug Daddy for me!
Until we meet again...

Lincoln C Conaway D.O.

January 17, 2008

My 1st memory of Fran is from the eyes of a new Intern responding to his 1st "Code Blue" @ DHN, apprehensive and scared but with her calm,efficient,and professional guidance as a nursing supervisor,a successful outcome. Thru out the years, I then observed a devoted wife and mother and a couragous human being. My thoughts are with Nancy,Linda,and Pat as they remember the good times of this remarkable woman.

Chuck and Ruby Nettelhorst

January 17, 2008

Our Most Sincere Sympathy.

Chuck and Ruby Nettelhorst
(The "Woods" campground.) Members of the COTC travel club.

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