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HERB W. R. COPLAND
Born: Aug 14, 1922
Date of Passing: May 19, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryHERB W. R. COPLAND August 14, 1922 - May 19, 2018 Survived by wife Beverley of 57 years; sisters-in-law, Shirley Tronrud and Delaura Weidenbacher and families plus many relatives in Scotland and cousins in Winnipeg. He was predeceased by mother and dad, Grace and Tom, and brother Gordon. Herb spent many weekends with best friends, Gordon Smith, Harold Hosford and Warren Johnston enjoying nature, birds, butterflies, plants, etc. He was an active member of Manitoba Naturalists for over 30 years. Herb worked at Bristol Airlines close to 10 years, drafting for two years, surveying for eight years. He worked at Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature for 30 years retiring in 1992. He went on many outings with Bob Nero catching and banding Great Gray Owls. He also spent many years trapping and banding Grosbeaks. Herb fell and hit his head in 2007 which limited his activity. He was at Poseidon Nursing Home for eight months and Concordia Place one and a half years, well looked after. A prayer to God was answered for a peaceful death. There will be a graveside burial at Transcona Cemetery with Pastor Gerry Derksen kindly officiating. KLASSEN Funeral Home 1897 Henderson Highway, Winnipeg, MB (204) 338 0331 Condolences may be sent to www.klassenfuneralhome.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 26, 2018
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Herb was one of the first birders I met when I arrived in Winnipeg in 1968. He and his friends at the Manitoba Natural History Society (now Nature Manitoba) let me tag along on some of their birding outings, which helped me learn a bit about the geography of Manitoba and about the birds. In later years Herb was always helpful when I wanted to research something at the Manitoba Museum. He and his wife Beverley were always hospitable when we met at their home. Meeting Herb and Bob Nero in the field on a cold winter's day, banding Great Gray Owls, was a very special treat. Although I had lost touch with Herb in recent years, I frequently thought of him with fond memories. My sincerest condolences to Beverley. Wishing you strength. Rudolf Koes, Winnipeg. - Posted by: Rudolf Koes (Old friend) on: May 27, 2018
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My sincere condolences to Ms. Copland and the family. Herb made significant contributions to Manitoba natural history throughout his life and the Manitoba Museum bird collection benefited immensely from his work. He was always helpful and supportive when I had questions about the collections. I am reminded daily of his contributions to the Museum and ornithology. He has left Manitoba an important legacy. In appreciation and all sympathy, Randy Mooi Curator of Zoology The Manitoba Museum - Posted by: Randall D. Mooi (Friend) on: May 26, 2018