Dana S Copp

Dana Simon Copp died Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016 after a long brave fight with Parkinson's . Born in Ossipee, NH to Maynard Daniel and Nora Eldridge Copp on October 30, 1927, Dana attended school in Milton and Rochester before serving 3 years in the US Navy. In 1948 Dana married Shirley Louise Simon, who could keep up with his sense of humor and deal a hand back like no other. Their love story and marriage provided a beautiful example for their three daughters. Though never finishing school, Dana's thirst for knowledge continued throughout his life, even teaching himself the trade of carpentry and became one of the most respected and sought after home and barn contractors in the 1950's, 1960's and '70's. After his retirement, Dana realized his dream of becoming a "gentleman farmer" raising polled Herefords and never selling his cows for meat, but instead to 4H kids. He and Shirley would then travel the fair circuit watching his babies being shown. He and Shirley also loved antiquing and spending winters...