JAMES LAWRENCE COE was born Sept. 5, 1939, in Auburn, IN, to James R. and Genevieve (Nelson) Coe. He graduated from Auburn High School in 1957, then went on to earn a BA Degree from Anderson College in Indiana and a Masters Degree plus 60 hours at Arizona State University.
Jim married Mary Lou Shackleton on August 20, 1960. They raised four daughters, Laura, Tammy, Jeri Lou and Theresa.
Jim taught high school mathematics for 37 years total, 33 of them at McClintock High School in Tempe, AZ, where he also enjoyed being the Chess Club coach for fourteen years. Jim enjoyed running with his daughter, Jeri Lou, a marathoner. Jim ran the Whiskey Row half-marathon in Prescott, AZ while she spurred him on to the finish line - “Run, Dad,or you'll regret it for the rest of your life!” He made it!!
The family's 1960 23 window VW bus with pull-back top and no gas gauge, equally captivated his attention. Due to our 42 yrs. of ownership, several long trips were made as a family, driving to Indiana to the grandparents' house. Jim and Mary Lou went on to ”Expo 67” World's Fair in Montreal, Canada with it. 1995 saw Jim and Mary Lou driving up the west coast to Victoria, British Columbia to a VW car show, visiting daughter and hubby on the way in Seattle The bus won a trophy for the “oldest unrestored” bus! They also enjoyed building a small mountain cabin in southeastern Arizona near Willcox.
Jim held positions in educational circles of the Tempe Union High School District, as well as local, state and national responsibilities for the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana). He was a Republican precinct committeeman for several years. He wrote mathematics materials for Alpha Omega Publishing Co. to be used for homeschooling.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou, of almost 60 years, lacking two weeks, daughters Laura Coe of Tempe, Tammy Melki of Gilbert, Jeri Lou Sexton (Frank) of Mukilteo, WA, and Theresa Coe, of East Mesa, seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren, sister, Joy DeShon of Chandler and step-sister Laura Christen (Bob) of Ellenton, FL, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Rupert Coe, KIA in Normandy, France, his mother, Genevieve Conklin, step-father, Ernest Conklin, and half sister, Virginia Conklin Watkins.
Viewing and service times: Fri., Sept. 4, '20 Private viewing 4:30 – 5:00 pm Public viewing 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Sat. Sept. 5, 2020. Family viewing 10:00 – 11:00 am. Celebration Service - family 11:00 Graveside - 1:00 pm Service on Facebook Live - Resthaven / Carr-Tenney Mortuary & Memorial Gardens 4310 E. Southern Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85042, 602-437-0436
Donations may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association or American Bible Society
Jim married Mary Lou Shackleton on August 20, 1960. They raised four daughters, Laura, Tammy, Jeri Lou and Theresa.
Jim taught high school mathematics for 37 years total, 33 of them at McClintock High School in Tempe, AZ, where he also enjoyed being the Chess Club coach for fourteen years. Jim enjoyed running with his daughter, Jeri Lou, a marathoner. Jim ran the Whiskey Row half-marathon in Prescott, AZ while she spurred him on to the finish line - “Run, Dad,or you'll regret it for the rest of your life!” He made it!!
The family's 1960 23 window VW bus with pull-back top and no gas gauge, equally captivated his attention. Due to our 42 yrs. of ownership, several long trips were made as a family, driving to Indiana to the grandparents' house. Jim and Mary Lou went on to ”Expo 67” World's Fair in Montreal, Canada with it. 1995 saw Jim and Mary Lou driving up the west coast to Victoria, British Columbia to a VW car show, visiting daughter and hubby on the way in Seattle The bus won a trophy for the “oldest unrestored” bus! They also enjoyed building a small mountain cabin in southeastern Arizona near Willcox.
Jim held positions in educational circles of the Tempe Union High School District, as well as local, state and national responsibilities for the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana). He was a Republican precinct committeeman for several years. He wrote mathematics materials for Alpha Omega Publishing Co. to be used for homeschooling.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou, of almost 60 years, lacking two weeks, daughters Laura Coe of Tempe, Tammy Melki of Gilbert, Jeri Lou Sexton (Frank) of Mukilteo, WA, and Theresa Coe, of East Mesa, seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren, sister, Joy DeShon of Chandler and step-sister Laura Christen (Bob) of Ellenton, FL, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Rupert Coe, KIA in Normandy, France, his mother, Genevieve Conklin, step-father, Ernest Conklin, and half sister, Virginia Conklin Watkins.
Viewing and service times: Fri., Sept. 4, '20 Private viewing 4:30 – 5:00 pm Public viewing 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Sat. Sept. 5, 2020. Family viewing 10:00 – 11:00 am. Celebration Service - family 11:00 Graveside - 1:00 pm Service on Facebook Live - Resthaven / Carr-Tenney Mortuary & Memorial Gardens 4310 E. Southern Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85042, 602-437-0436
Donations may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association or American Bible Society
JAMES LAWRENCE COE was born Sept. 5, 1939, in Auburn, IN, to James R. and Genevieve (Nelson) Coe. He graduated from Auburn High School in 1957, then went on to earn a BA Degree from Anderson College in Indiana and a Masters Degree plus 60 hours at Arizona State University.
Jim married Mary Lou Shackleton on August 20, 1960. They raised four daughters, Laura, Tammy, Jeri Lou and Theresa.
Jim taught high school mathematics for 37 years total, 33 of them at McClintock High School in Tempe, AZ, where he also enjoyed being the Chess Club coach for fourteen years. Jim enjoyed running with his daughter, Jeri Lou, a marathoner. Jim ran the Whiskey Row half-marathon in Prescott, AZ while she spurred him on to the finish line - “Run, Dad,or you'll regret it for the rest of your life!” He made it!!
The family's 1960 23 window VW bus with pull-back top and no gas gauge, equally captivated his attention. Due to our 42 yrs. of ownership, several long trips were made as a family, driving to Indiana to the grandparents' house. Jim and Mary Lou went on to ”Expo 67” World's Fair in Montreal, Canada with it. 1995 saw Jim and Mary Lou driving up the west coast to Victoria, British Columbia to a VW car show, visiting daughter and hubby on the way in Seattle The bus won a trophy for the “oldest unrestored” bus! They also enjoyed building a small mountain cabin in southeastern Arizona near Willcox.
Jim held positions in educational circles of the Tempe Union High School District, as well as local, state and national responsibilities for the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana). He was a Republican precinct committeeman for several years. He wrote mathematics materials for Alpha Omega Publishing Co. to be used for homeschooling.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou, of almost 60 years, lacking two weeks, daughters Laura Coe of Tempe, Tammy Melki of Gilbert, Jeri Lou Sexton (Frank) of Mukilteo, WA, and Theresa Coe, of East Mesa, seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren, sister, Joy DeShon of Chandler and step-sister Laura Christen (Bob) of Ellenton, FL, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Rupert Coe, KIA in Normandy, France, his mother, Genevieve Conklin, step-father, Ernest Conklin, and half sister, Virginia Conklin Watkins.
Viewing and service times: Fri., Sept. 4, '20 Private viewing 4:30 – 5:00 pm Public viewing 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Sat. Sept. 5, 2020. Family viewing 10:00 – 11:00 am. Celebration Service - family 11:00 Graveside - 1:00 pm Service on Facebook Live - Resthaven / Carr-Tenney Mortuary & Memorial Gardens 4310 E. Southern Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85042, 602-437-0436
Donations may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association or American Bible Society
Jim married Mary Lou Shackleton on August 20, 1960. They raised four daughters, Laura, Tammy, Jeri Lou and Theresa.
Jim taught high school mathematics for 37 years total, 33 of them at McClintock High School in Tempe, AZ, where he also enjoyed being the Chess Club coach for fourteen years. Jim enjoyed running with his daughter, Jeri Lou, a marathoner. Jim ran the Whiskey Row half-marathon in Prescott, AZ while she spurred him on to the finish line - “Run, Dad,or you'll regret it for the rest of your life!” He made it!!
The family's 1960 23 window VW bus with pull-back top and no gas gauge, equally captivated his attention. Due to our 42 yrs. of ownership, several long trips were made as a family, driving to Indiana to the grandparents' house. Jim and Mary Lou went on to ”Expo 67” World's Fair in Montreal, Canada with it. 1995 saw Jim and Mary Lou driving up the west coast to Victoria, British Columbia to a VW car show, visiting daughter and hubby on the way in Seattle The bus won a trophy for the “oldest unrestored” bus! They also enjoyed building a small mountain cabin in southeastern Arizona near Willcox.
Jim held positions in educational circles of the Tempe Union High School District, as well as local, state and national responsibilities for the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana). He was a Republican precinct committeeman for several years. He wrote mathematics materials for Alpha Omega Publishing Co. to be used for homeschooling.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou, of almost 60 years, lacking two weeks, daughters Laura Coe of Tempe, Tammy Melki of Gilbert, Jeri Lou Sexton (Frank) of Mukilteo, WA, and Theresa Coe, of East Mesa, seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren, sister, Joy DeShon of Chandler and step-sister Laura Christen (Bob) of Ellenton, FL, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Rupert Coe, KIA in Normandy, France, his mother, Genevieve Conklin, step-father, Ernest Conklin, and half sister, Virginia Conklin Watkins.
Viewing and service times: Fri., Sept. 4, '20 Private viewing 4:30 – 5:00 pm Public viewing 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Sat. Sept. 5, 2020. Family viewing 10:00 – 11:00 am. Celebration Service - family 11:00 Graveside - 1:00 pm Service on Facebook Live - Resthaven / Carr-Tenney Mortuary & Memorial Gardens 4310 E. Southern Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85042, 602-437-0436
Donations may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association or American Bible Society
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