Articles from January 2012

Harold L. Bergman

   

Harold Lee Bergman, 56 of Noti, Oregon, formerly of Russellville, Mo. passed away Tuesday, January 24th 2012 at St. Marys Health Center in Jefferson City, Mo. Harold was born January 6th 1956 in Washington, Missouri, the son of Jerry Bergman and Lillian (Gerding) Bergman. Harold was a 1974 graduate of Russellville High School where he was active in Baseball, basketball and the FFA. After high school he joined the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Leonardwood, Mo. and in Georgia where he qualified as Marksman. Harold will always be remembered for his happy go lucky sense of humor and wit. He was an auto mechanic for many years, and Harold and his great uncle Jerry Cobb built and raced stock cars for many years. He also worked on ranches in Montana and Oregon. Harold also enjoyed hunting, fishing and photography, but most of all he loved spending time with family and friends. He will be sadly missed. He was married to Laura Selby, they were later divorced. He is survived by their daughter, Rebecca Bergman of Klamath Falls ORE . Other survivors include his father Jerry Bergman (Shirley); and his mother Lillian Patterson (John); two sisters, Sherry Hirschvogel (Chick), of Russellville, Mo. and Jerri L. Ruskamp of Independence, Mo. ; two step brothers, John Michael Patterson of Portland, Oregon and Mike Bergman (Donna) of Russellville, Mo.; four nieces, Heather Dean (Matt), Traci and Jordan Faiferlick and Emily Ruskamp; one nephew, Brett Bergman, one great niece,Stacia Dean; one great nephew, Brayden Ruskamp; one uncle, Don Gerding (Vicki) of  Apple Vally, California and three cousins, Scott Gerding (Patty), Lisa Mcconnell (Bruce); Susan Hartman (Gary); a large extended family and many friends. Harold was preceded in death by one sister, Trudy Jo Bergman and grandparents; Birney and Helen Bergman, Leroy and Donna Gerding. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 28th. 2012 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. With the Memorial service to follow at 2:00 pm at the Weber Funeral Home in Russellville, Mo, with Delores Cullom
officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Humane Society of the United States or the donors choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Weber Funeral Home. weberfuneralhome.net

David Allin Coplin Sr.

David Allin Coplin Sr. age 55, of California, Mo. formerly of Russellville, Mo. passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the California Care Center in California, Mo. He was born January 19, 1956 in St. Louis, Mo. the son of Hoyt Herbert and Dorothy H. Cooper Coplin, both of whom preceded him in death. David would be the first to volunteer his time to help anyone, but what he enjoyed most was spending time with his family and friends, he will be sadly missed. Survivors include: one son; David Allin Coplin Jr., with his wife Tammy of Russellville, Mo.; one daughter; Jessica Blankis, with her husband Matthew of Pacific, Mo.; five grandchildren; Kelsey, Colby, Emily, Ashley and Liam.; one brother; Harry Coplin, with his wife Donna of Rolla, Mo.; and one sister; Louise Dodd of Edwardsville, Illinois. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Janurary 17, 2012 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., the Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Weber Funeral Home in Russellville, Mo. with Bro. Jeremy Caudel officiating. Burial will be in the Enloe cemetery in Russellville. Memorial Contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of the Weber Funeral Home in Russellville, Mo. weberfuneralhome.net