COPELAND, Rev. Edwin Grant 1869 - 1920

COPELAND, HOUSER, PEEBLER

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/25/2021 at 21:21:34

"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Thursday, December 9, 1920
Front Page, Column 5

E. C. COPELAND (sic) FALLS DEAD IN STORE TODAY

Friends were shocked to learn of the sudden death of E. G. COPELAND which occurred this morning at nine o'clock.

While Mr. COPELAND has been in poor health for some time, his death was unexpected.

A little before nine o'clock this morning Mr. COPELAND went to the White T Store to purchase some groceries; just as he was ready ta (sic - to) leave the store he was stricken with heart failure and died before medical aid could be summoned. Deceased was fifty-one years of age.

Edwin Grant COPELAND, son of John and Mary COPELAND, was born near Libertyville, September 18, 1869.

On September 12, 1901 he united in marriage with Miss May HOUSER of Iowa City. To this union was born one child, Beulah, who is now twelve years of age.

Since June, 1920, Mr. COPELAND has been a member of the real estate firm of Copeland & Kilzer, which is located on the south side of the square. For twenty-five years prior to moving to this city he has been a very successful minister of the gospel and has been pastor in the Methodist church at Cedar Rapids, Clinton, Cresco, Traer and New Hampton.

To say that Mr. COPELAND was a man of strong convictions, upright in all business deals, and respected by all who knew him, is only to speak the truth. Although he has been in this city but a short time, he will be sadly missed.

The sympathy of the whole community goes out to the sorrowing mother and daughter. Besides the wife and daughter, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Samantha PEEBLER of Libertyville and two brothers, Dr. John COPELAND of Delano, California and Will COPELAND of Libertyville.

Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Friday, December 10, 1920
Page 5, Column 4

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR E. G. COPELAND MONDAY AT 2 P.M.

Funeral services for the late E. G. COPELAND will be held Monday afternoon at two o'clock from the Methodist church. Dr. C. L. Tennant will officiate. Interment will be made in Evergreen cemetery.

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Friday, December 10, 1920
Front Page, Column 6

REAL ESTATE MAN'S SUDDEN DEATH DUE TO HEART FAILURE
E. G. COPELAND Drops Dead in Local Grocery Early Thursday Morning

E. G. COPELAND, of the real estate firm of Copeland & Kilzer, of this city, dropped dead early Thursday morning while transacting some business in the White T store. Death was due to heart trouble.

Mr. COPELAND was formerly a minister, with pastorates in the northern Iowa districts. He was born in this county near Libertyville but left here about twenty-five years ago. He had retired from the ministry and came to Fairfield about six months ago and engaged in the real estate business with Mr. Kilzer. He was fifty-one years of age.

Arrangements for the funeral had not been completed late Thursday afternoon.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Monday, December 13, 1920
Page number uncertain, possibly 3 or 5; Column 1

Personal Mention

...--Dr. John COPELAND of Delano Calif. came yesterday to attend the funeral of his brother, E. G. COPELAND, which was held this afternoon.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Tuesday, December 14, 1920
Page 2, Column 2

FUNERAL OF E. G. COPELAND WAS HELD YESTERDAY

The funeral of the late E. G. COPELAND was held yesterday afternoon from the First Methodist church, the services being particularly impressive. Mr. COPELAND was formerly a Methodist preacher in the Upper Iowa conference, but had recently located in Fairfield.

The services were in charge of Dr. C. L. Tennant, pastor of the Methodist church, who was assisted by Dr. C. H. Spry, district superintendent, from Waterloo, Dr. A. Billingsley pastor at Trayer (sic - Traer), and Rev. Frank Seeds.

Each speaker paid a high tribute to the Christian character and efficient service rendered by Mr. COPELAND. Interment was made in Evergreen cemetery, the service at the grave being in charge of Clinton lodge No. 15, A. F. & A. M.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Wednesday, December 15, 1920
Page 6, Columns 4 and 5

LIFE OF E. G .COPELAND (sic)

Edwin Grant COPELAND was born near Libertyville, Iowa, September 10, 1869, and passed to a glorious reward December 9, 1920, aged therefore, fifty-one years, two month and twenty-nine days.

He attended the public schols (sic) of Fairfield as a lad, graduating from the academy of Parsons college, later going to the State Teachers college at Cedar Falls, from which institution he graduated in 1895. For two years he was principal of schools at Brighton, Iowa, following which he attended the State University of Iowa, graduating in 1898. In 1899 he entered the Boston University School of Theology, graduating from there in 1902 and immediately sailed for Europe where he broadened his education by travel and additional study.

In the year 1897, he joined the Upper Iowa conference on trial, and two years later he was admitted into full membership. He was ordained deacon at Waterloo by Bishop McCabe in 1899, and Elder at Marshalltown by Bishop Goodsell in 1902.

His appointments were: Norway Kenwood Park, Ackley, Lyons Church of Clinton, Tama, Traer, Cresco, and New Hampton. While a student in the east he served Hanover, Mass. and was Chaplain of the Asbury Grove Mass. camp meetings.

Through all these pastorates brother COPELAND proved himself a worthy and well qualified preacher and pastor. Everywhere he was belo ed (sic) by his people. As a member of the Upper Iowa conference, his brethren knew him to be able and painstaking in all his work, and believed in him as a most conscientious workman.

Brother COPELAND was married September 12, 1901 to Miss May HOUSER of Iowa City. To this union one child was born, a daughter, Beulah, now twelve years of age. Besides the wife and daughter who mourn the departure of this good man, there is one sister, Mrs. Samantha PEEBLER of Libertyville, and two brothers, Dr. John COPELAND of Delano, California and Will COPELAND of Libertyville.

No mere words can very adequately express the lovable qualities of this noble man whose memory is so precious to many hearts.

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Friday, December 17, 1920
Page TWO, Column 2

CORRESPONDENCE

Libertyville

... Mr. and Mrs. Ira PEEBLER were called to Fairfield Thursday by the sudden death of Mrs. PEEBLER's brother, E. G. COPELAND. Mr. COPELAND was born here and resided here for several years and is well known by many people at this place. Besides his sister, he leaves two brothers, Wm. of Libertyville, and John, of California. The family have the sympathy of their many friends. ...

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Friday, December 17, 1920
Page THIRTEEN, Columns 2 and 3

DEATHS

COPELAND--Edwin Grant, was born near Libertyville, Iowa, September 10, 1869, and passed to a glorious reward December 9, 1920, aged therefore 51 years, 2 months and 29 days.

He attended the public schools of Fairfield as a lad, graduating from the academy of Parsons college, later going to the State Teachers' college at Cedar Falls from which institution he graduated in 1895. For two years he was principal of schools at Brighton, following which he attended the State University of Iowa, graduating in 1898. In 1899 he entered the Boston University School of Theology, graduating therefrom in 1902, and immediately sailed for Europe, where he broadened his education by travel and additional study.

In the year 1897 he joined the Upper Iowa conference on trial, and two years later he was admitted into full membership. He was ordained deacon at Waterloo by Bishop McCabe in 1899, and elder at Marshalltown by Bishop Goodsell in 1902.

His appointments were: Norway, Kenwood Park, Ackley, Lyons church of Clinton, Tama, Traer, Cresco and New Hampton. While a student in the east he served Hanover, Mass., and was chaplain of the Asbury Grove, Mass., camp meeting.

Through all those pastorates Mr. COPELAND proved himself a worthy and well qualified preacher and pastor. Everywhere he was beloved by his people. As a member of the Upper Iowa conference, his brethren knew him to be able and painstaking in all his work, and believed in him as a most conscientious workman.

He was married September 12, 1901, to Miss May HOUSER of Iowa City. To this union one child was born, a daughter ,Beulah, (sic) now twelve years of age. Besides the wife and daughter who mourn the departure of this good man, there is one sister, Mrs. Samantha PEEBLER of Libertyville, and two brothers, Dr. John COPELAND of Delano, Calif., and Will COPELAND of Libertyville.

(same publication and page, but Column 4 -- )

Card of Thanks.

From the depths of our hearts we wish to express our sincere thanks to the many friends and organizations for the beautiful flowers, words of sympathy, use of cars and innumerable kindly deeds that blessed us at the time of our great shock and sorrow.

MRS. E. G. COPELAND,
BEULAH COPELAND.

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Note: Buried in Lot 3rd.063. Wife May died in 1958 and is buried with him.