Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Copeland, Carl C. January 16 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Carl C. Copeland
Feb. 16, 1919 - Jan. 16, 2005

Carl passed away peacefully at home, January 16, 2005, surrounded by his 
loving family. He is survived by his adoring and devoted wife of 36 years, 
Maxine; son, Donald and daughter, Corine, both of Canada; and son, Kevin of 
San Diego. He will be sadly missed by his step-children, Randall, Judy, 
Deborah, Ian, and their families, all of Canada. He is also survived by 14 
grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Carl was predeceased by his parents, 
Coma and Cora Copeland; and his son, Cary. 

Born in Coalinga, CA. February 16, 1919, Carl grew up in Long Beach area, 
graduated high school and college, then began a lifelong career in the oil and 
gas industry. Initially, Carl followed in his fathers footsteps and joined 
Superior Oil Co. which later led to Canadian Superior Oil, from which he 
retired after a total of 42 years of service. During his distinguished career, 
Carl traveled throughout the world while pursuing oil and gas reserves, 
spending time in exotic locations such as New Zealand and Egypt. After 
retiring in 1980, Carl and Maxine returned to Kern County and settled in 
southwest Bakersfield, where they have since resided. 

The family wished to thank Dr. J. Foster Campbell and Dr. Dean Davis of the 
Florence Wheeler Cancer Center, Coram, Odyssey Hospice, and Caring Touch, Inc. 
for their tender care, and also the many friends for their support. 

If friends so desire, donations may be made in Carls Memory to: Florence 
Wheeler Cancer Center, 2215 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA. 93301.

Friends of Carl and Maxine are invited to join in a celebration of Carls life 
to be held at El Cazador Restaurant (Carls favorite) 3500 Truxtun Ave., 
Bakersfield, from 4 7 p.m.,, Saturday, February 5, 2005.

Centurian Memorial Society 


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Volunteer submission - No relation to deceased.


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