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Mary Jo Copelan

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Mary passed away July 8, 2020 and was preceded in death by her husband Donald. She was born and raised in Chicago, IL.
She worked for College of DuPage and the University of California at San Diego before ultimately retiring in Sun City West, AZ.
She was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Methodist Church; on the Board of Trustees for the Sun Health Foundation; Sun Health Special Projects Committee along with working for Del Webb in their Medical Imaging Department for 10 years.
She volunteered at the Sun City West Visitors Center and served as Vice President and Secretary for Theater West. Thus, began her 20 year association in “Show biz” with the Sundome/Variety Show in Sun City West along with serving on the Executive Committee.
She is survived by her daughters, Kim and Dee; nephew, Richard; niece, Lori; great-nephew, John; and close family friend, Chuck.
A memorial will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sun Health Foundation, which she was so passionate about.