Lynn M. Coppel

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lynn Coppel on April 19th. Lynn was born in Denver, Colorado on March 31,1933. Lynn worked 3 years as a librarian at MIT and 26 years in the library at California State University Fullerton. Over the years Lynn had been an active member in many local community groups, such as, The Patrons of the Library for CSUF, Phi Delta Gamma Honor Society and the Southwest Oral History Assoc. She was also an active-alumni at the University of Arizona, University of Denver, and California State University Fullerton. Throughout her schooling she earned a Bachelor of Science in Geology, two minors in chemistry and math, a Master's degree in Library Science and a second Master's degree in Environmental Studies. Lynn is survived by her husband, Claude who she was married to for 56 years, her son Alan, daughter, Susannah Burica, brother Donald Mackison of Boulder, Colorado, and grandsons Christopher and Matthew Burica. Although she was small in stature her heart was enormous. She not only touched numerous lives with her generosity and kindness she never turned away anyone in need. Her sweet smile and presence will be greatly missed. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on May 6th at 2:00 pm at the Temple Beth Tikvah 1600 N. Acacia Fullerton, CA 92831 with a reception immediately following.