Copple, William Perry Born October 3, 1916, in Holtville, CA Died September 14, 2000, in Cottonwood, AZ Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Arizona Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on September 30, 1966, to a new seat authorized by 80 Stat. 75. Confirmed by the Senate on October 20, 1966, and received commission on November 3, 1966. Assumed senior status on November 30, 1983. Service terminated on September 14, 2000, due to death. Education: Long Beach Junior College (now Long Beach City College), A.A., 1934 University of California, Berkeley, B.A., 1948 University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, J.D., 1951 Professional Career: Self-employed contractor, 1945-1948, 1951-1952 Private practice, Yuma, Arizona, 1952-1965 U.S. attorney for the District of Arizona, 1965-1966 Oral History