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UPLAND -- Emma A. (Alspaugh) Copeland, 91, formerly of Elwood and Frankton, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2006, at the University Nursing Center in Upland.

She was born in North Grove, the daughter of Charles and Irma (Fudge) Alspaugh.

She married Maris A. Copeland Aug. 8, 1974. He died in 1981.

She graduated in 1933 from Logansport High School and received an A.B. degree from Taylor University in 1938. She furthered her education with a B.S. degree in Library Science from the University of Denver in 1947. She was named the Outstanding Educator of America in 1973 and listed in Who's Who of American Women in 1973-74.

Mrs. Copeland was a teacher at Frankton High School retiring in 1975 after 35 years.

She was a member of the Elwood First United Methodist Church, The United Methodist Women, the county, state and national Retired Teachers Associations, Kiwanis International, Fifty Plus Club and was a former member of Alpha Epsilon State Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma.

She moved to Upland in 2003 from Elwood.

Survivors include a nephew, Michael and wife, Carole Alspaugh of Walkerton; and two great-nephews, Shawn and Matthew Alspaugh.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a brother, James Alspaugh who died in 1983.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006, at the Jones-Smith Funeral Home in Upland, with the Rev. Richard Fox, officiating. Burial will be in Jefferson Cemetery in Upland.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, located at 259 N. Main St., Upland.

Respectfully,
Nancy Sumner '66

For each petal on the shamrock.
This brings a wish your way
Good health, good luck, and happiness
For today and every day.

May the Irish hills caress you.
May her lakes and rivers bless you.
May the luck of the Irish enfold you.
May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you.

May you always have work for your hands to do.
May your pockets hold always a coin or two.
May the sun shine bright on your windowpane.
May the rainbow be certain to follow each rain.
May the hand of a friend always be near you.
And may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.

May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks,
May your heart be as light as a song,
May each day bring you bright, happy hours,
That stay with you all the year long.

May the friendships you make,
Be those which endure,
And all of your grey clouds
Be small ones for sure.
And trusting in Him
To Whom we all pray,
May a song fill your heart,
Every step of the way.

May joy and peace surround you,
Contentment latch your door,
And happiness be with you now,
And bless you evermore.

May your blessings outnumber
The Shamrocks that grow.
And may trouble avoid you
Wherever you go.

These things, I warmly wish for you-
Someone to love, some work to do,
A bit of o' sun, a bit o' cheer.
And a guardian angel always near.

May you live a long life
Full of gladness and health,
With a pocket full of gold
As the least of you wealth.
May the dreams you hold dearest,
Be those which come true,
The kindness you spread,
Keep returning to you.

May good luck be your friend
IN whatever you do.
And may trouble be always
A stranger to you.

May the good saints protect you,
And bless you today.
And may troubles ignore you,
Each step of the way.

May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields and,
Until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

May the sun shine, all day long,
everything go right, and nothing wrong.
May those you love bring love back to you,
and may all the wishes you wish come true!

I-rish you a very nice place to live,
I-rish God's greatest gifts he'll give.
I-rish you health, and wealth, and more--
I-rish your smilin' face were at my door!

May you have:
A world of wishes at your command.
God and his angels close to hand.
Friends and family their love impart,
and Irish blessings in your heart!

May you always walk in sunshine.
May you never want for more.
May Irish angels rest their wings right beside your door.

May God grant you many years to live,
For sure he must be knowing.
The earth has angels all too few.
And heaven is overflowing.

May God grant you always...
A sunbeam to warm you,
A moonbeam to charm you,
A sheltering angel, so nothing can harm you.

May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light.
May good luck pursue you each morning and night.