German-Texan Heritage Society, The Journal, Volume 32, Number 3, Fall 2010 Page: 160
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Frances - she was a member of the Hollywood Park Women's Club, the Rock'n Oaks Garden Club and
Hermann Sons Lodge of Spring Branch.
She also served on several committees in Hollywood Park over the years.
She also experienced significant tragedy during this time. Her mother died in 1980, her son Mike
died unexpectedly in 1986 and her father died in 1991. Frances developed a life threatening infec-
tion in 2002 that led to many later serious health problems. She suffered from severe headaches and
arthritis most of her life. Despite all of this, she kept a very positive outlook and disposition. Her un-
expected death on June 24th, 2010 shocked her family and friends. They will miss her warmth, hu-
mor, loyalty and love.
Submitted by Gert Lewis, San AntonioFrances Heimer Copeland was a devoted, long-time member of the German-Texan Heritage Society from
San Antonio. Frances joined the GTHS in the early 1980s and in 1988 accepted the task of organizing the
1989 Annual Meeting held in San Antonio at the Menger Hotel. She also served as a member of the soci-
ety's Board of Directors in 1989 and 1990. The following year, Frances was appointed the first chair of a
new standing committee, the Annual Meeting Liaison Committee, which coordinated the work of the board
and local GTHS members. She served in this position for twelve consecutive years from 1991 through
2002. In 1994, Frances again returned to the Board of Directors and was reelected to several terms. In
2000, she became Vice President of the GTHS, and was VP when she retired from the Board of Directors at
the end of 2002 after more than ten years of serve as a director. Until her death, Frances remained an active
GTHS member and supporter. Remembrancesfrom Terry Smart. San AntonioI
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