February 6, 2004
The ADVOCATE
Serving Anderson, Southern Franklin and Western Linn Counties
Volume 8, No. 11
Transcribed with permission of Vern Brown

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“Leslie Gray Copeland
1908-2004
Leslie Gray Copeland, 95, Garnett, passed on to her new life on Saturday, January 31, 2004, at
Golden Heights Living Center in Garnett.  Born on October 25, 1908, to Leslie Gray and Myrtle
Stratton Gray near Windsor, MO, she spent her early years on the family farm near there.
Graduating from Windsor High School, Leslie then attended Southwest Baptist College in
Bolivar, MO, where she met her future husband, Marshall E. Copeland, also a student at the
college.  Married on August 3, 1931, she continued teaching for several years until the family
expanded to include a daughter, Shirley Ann Copeland Fooshee, and two sons, Richard Gray
Copeland and Rodney Eugene Copeland.
These years were spent in Stotesbury, MO, Amsterdam, MO, and Colony, KS, before moving to
Garnett in 1941.  After the birth of her children, Leslie became a full-time homemaker.  A very
significant part of her life was her faith in God, which was evidenced by all she did.  A member of
the First Baptist Church of Garnett, she was actively involved in Bible study groups, ABW
Women’s Circles, and in teaching and helping with Sunday School and Vacation Church School
classes.
After Marshall’s retirement, they enjoyed traveling and spending winters in Florida.  Following
Marshall’s passing in 1986, Leslie continued the annual treks to Dundee, FL, the first year with
her sister, Mildred, and the next 10 years with good friend Lena Cramer.  Soon after her 90th
birthday, she moved from her home to Parkside Place Apartments, and then in the fall of 2003 to
Golden Heights Living Center.
Music will be provided by Jon Covault, organist, and Laura Parks, pianist.  Musical selections
include ‘Trust and Obey’, sung by Leslie’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren; ‘What A
Friend We Have In Jesus’, played by a woodwind quintet comprised of Mary Etta Copeland,
Leslie Hodges, Jenna Hodges, Mary Hamilton, and Denise Hamilton; and ‘Great Is Thy
Faithfulness’ and ‘To God Be The Glory’ as congregational hymns led by Leslie’s grandson,
Jon Copeland.
Casketbearers were David Axtell, Richard Gray, Tom Mayfield, Jim North, Charles Parks, and
Mike Wawrzewski.
Honorary casketbearers are Vern Belew, Ralph Bunnel, Dale Fooshee, Darwin Hamilton, Don
McAfee, and Richard Prather.
Mrs. Copeland was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall; her daughter, Shirley Ann
Fooshee, in December 2003; her sister, Mary Ellen Mosier; and her brothers, George Gray, Ralph
Gray, and Myron Gray; and her parents, Leslie and Myrtle Gray.
Leslie leaves behind her sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Mary Etta Copeland, DeSoto,
KS, and Rodney and Glenna Copeland, Colchester, VT; her son-in-law, Dale Fooshee, Topeka,
KS; her sister, Mildred Mayfield, Platt City, MO; seven grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren; her sisters-in-law, Alma Gray, Garnett, and Betty Gray, Windsor, MO; and
many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Her memorial service is Friday, February 6, at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Garnett, with
visitation on Thursday evening, February 5, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorials to the First Baptist Church.
Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.”

“Charles R. ‘Charlie’ Mason
1932-2004
Funeral services for Charles R. ‘Charlie’ Mason, 71, Ottawa, KS, were Thursday, February 5,
2004, at Dengel and Son Mortuary, Ottawa, with Pastor Kenneth Maldonado officiating. 
Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery, with military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars
Memorial Post #5901, Ottawa.  Mr. Mason died Monday, February 2, at his home.
Charles R. Mason was born July 25, 1932, in Franklin County, KS, the son of Henry and Carrie
Dora (Marks) Mason.  He was a lifelong Franklin County resident.  Charles served as a Corporal
in the United States Marine Corps from October 30, 1952, to November 4, 1954.  He was
stationed in San Diego, CA.  He was employed as Manager with Union Gas Company, Ottawa,
for more than 25 years.  Up until the time of his illness, he was also self-employed, hauling water,
for the past 13 years.  He also drove a milk truck for Mace Bulk, Inc., Ottawa.
He was a former member of Ottawa Lodge #803, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and
former board member of Greenwood Community.
Charles and Alyce Mae Hogelin were married March 26, 1950, at Ottawa.  She preceded him in
death on September 1, 1991.
Mr. Mason was also preceded in death by an infant son, Michael Wayne Mason; his parents,
Henry and Carrie Mason; and his brother, Henry Mason, Jr.
Charles is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, James and Peggy Mason, Uniontown, KS; his
sisters, Pauline Arb, Melvern, KS, Shirley A. Bulgarelli, Ottawa, KS, Mabel Lee, Balch Springs,
TX, and Ella Mae Wynn, Ottawa, KS: his brothers, William J. Mason, Topeka, KS, Robert E.
Mason, Burlington, TX, and Louis Mason and Elmer Mason, both of Ottawa; his granddaughters,
Carrie O’Brien, Heather Palmer, and Jamie Mason; his great-grandsons, Gavin O’Brien, Lane
Palmer, and Colton Palmer; and his aunt, Betty Lou Sumner, Garnett.
The family greeted friends on Wednesday, February 4, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral
home.
Memorials may be made to Midland Hospice or Uniontown Youth Football, in care of the funeral
home.
Dengel and Son Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.”

Transcribed for 
Anderson County
Kansas
USGENWEB
By:  Lulu B. Nixon