Alice Priscilla Copeland, 85, matriarch and family anchor, went to join her cherished husband of 56 years, Philip S. Copeland, on June 7, 2013. She was born in Massachusetts and moved to Arizona in 1948. She dedicated her life to being a mother and girl scout leader. She also worked for the Postal Service until her retirement. After retirement, she traveled and spent time visiting her much-loved family. She is survived by her brothers, George and Tim, sister Madeline, and preceded in death by her sister Shirley. She is also survived by her daughter, Dorothy, son-in-law, Bruce, her adored grandchildren, Scott (Matthew) and Jim (Connie), her two beloved great-grandchildren Philip and Sean, her treasured step-grandchildren, Carmen, Rick, Heidi, and their families, and Dorothy's half-brother, George and his family. Services will be private. www.greenacresmortuary.net
