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William Copp Obituary
Known to most of us as "Boon," Copp died on Nov. 14. Born in Lawrence on Oct. 14, 1949, the son of Shirley Jean (Patton) Copp and William W. Copp, he was well known in the community as the owner of Boon's Produce, a small business he ran for 30 years before retiring in 2010. While fond of traveling, recent years were spent cultivating a "wildlife sanctuary" at his farm outside town. He was an avid reader and sharp thinker; and a funny, generous, and unwavering person. He is survived by two children, Corina Michelle Copp of Brooklyn, New York, 36, a writer, daughter of Robin Case; and William Anthony Copp, 26, son of Pamela Harrell, husband to Amber Lynn Copp; a sister, Patricia Boyle, her husband Ted Boyle; and brothers Donald C. Copp and Monti D. Copp and wife Rosalie Copp, all of Lawrence. He is preceded in death by his parents and daughter Dakota Jean Copp. A celebration to honor Boon's life (a potluck!) will be held on Saturday, Nov. 28, at 5:30 PM at the Union Pacific Depot, 402 N. 2nd Street.
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Steven L. George
December 1, 2015
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Barb Wente-Linke
November 26, 2015
So sorry to hear of Mikes passing. May he rest in peace.
Amber Copp
November 26, 2015
You taught me so much during the years. You took me and and viewed me as one of your own. I couldn't ask for a better father in law. You always said we we're cut from the same cloth. I love and miss you so much. Thank you for everything. I know you are walking besides Tony and I.
Jo Taylor Renning
November 25, 2015
Boon - What a great guy! Re-met him at a high school reunion many years ago. To Tony, Pam and the Copp family, my condolences. He was one to celebrate life. May you continue to celebrate him through the good memories you shared. Jo Taylor Renning, Classmate, Lawrence High Class of '67
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Kevin Kelly
November 25, 2015
Boon was a good man, he helped a lot of us stay afloat when we weren't sure where we were headed. A true Lawrence legend, he will be missed!
Bill Newell
November 25, 2015
Condolences from the Bennny Newell Family
Boon with Corina 1980
Robin Case
November 25, 2015
I know people struggle with what to say, so let me say thank you to everyone who has stepped foward either publically or privately, locally, or even as far away as NYC, to offer condolences and support to both our immediate, and our extended family. It means so much to each of us. He was our Dadcat, and our anchor, and we will never stop missing him.
Helen Pendleton Rumbaut
November 24, 2015
Mike was a fellow classmate in the Lawrence High School class of 1967. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. May the Lord Jesus Christ comfort all his loved ones in this difficult time. God bless.
Tina Klenklen-Albertson
November 24, 2015
Tony, Pam and the Copp family: Our thoughts are prayers are with you at this time. May the wonderful memories help you through this difficult time. Marc & Tina Klenklen-Albertson, DJ Klenklen family and Kody Klenklen
Marilyn Cabay - Montgomery
November 24, 2015
To the family of Michael - What a wonderful person Mike was. Have not seen him in years, but have fond memories of him during our teenage years. My condolences and prayers to each of you.
November 24, 2015
RIP Boon you will be missed
tony copp
November 24, 2015
Dad, You were the greatest father a kid could ask for! We have a lot of great memories together! I can't stop thinking about you! I miss you soooooo much! This world will not be the same without you. A one of a kind man. You have tought me so much. I love you always and forever!
Love Tony & Amber!
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