Daughter of Leander Quivey and Henrietta Robinson.
Cousin of Cortland Jenner Northrop who is also buried in Pioneer Cemetery.
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Idaho Daily Statesman. 28 May 1932
Death Takes Mrs. Coffin. Pioneer Matron of Boise Succumbs After Brief Illness. Mrs. Irene Quivey Coffin, 82, prominent Boise pioneer, died Friday morning after a brief illness at the home of her daughter, Mrs. B.W. Walker. Mrs. Coffin was the widow of Frank R. Coffin.
Born in Evansville, Wis., October 23, 1849, Mrs. Coffin accompanied her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leander Quivey to Portland, Ore., at an early age. In Portland she met Frank R. Coffin to whom she was married in 1873. Immediately following the marriage the couple came to Boise by steamboat and stage.
Prominent Hostess. From 1875 until Coffin's death in 1921, the Coffins resided in their home at Eleventh and Grove streets, considered for many years the most beautiful residence in the city.
From the time of her arrival in Boise Mrs. Coffin was one of the prominent hostesses here and her home was a center of gaiety for old and young until a decade ago. Mrs. Coffin was an active member of St. Michael's parish and showed a particular interest in philanthropic work. She had lived with her daughter for several years.
Surviving Mrs. Coffin are two daughters, Mrs. B.W. Walker of Boise and Mrs. L.R. Holbrook, Fort Hamilton, N.Y., and a son, Craig Coffin, president of the Boise City National bank. Ten grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive her. A daughter, Mrs. J.E. Clinton, died in 1928.
The Rev. Frank A. Rhea will officiate at funeral services which will be conducted from st. Michael's cathedral at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Burial will be in Pioneer cemetery.
Obit courtesy of Leslie W. Saint.
Cousin of Cortland Jenner Northrop who is also buried in Pioneer Cemetery.
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Idaho Daily Statesman. 28 May 1932
Death Takes Mrs. Coffin. Pioneer Matron of Boise Succumbs After Brief Illness. Mrs. Irene Quivey Coffin, 82, prominent Boise pioneer, died Friday morning after a brief illness at the home of her daughter, Mrs. B.W. Walker. Mrs. Coffin was the widow of Frank R. Coffin.
Born in Evansville, Wis., October 23, 1849, Mrs. Coffin accompanied her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leander Quivey to Portland, Ore., at an early age. In Portland she met Frank R. Coffin to whom she was married in 1873. Immediately following the marriage the couple came to Boise by steamboat and stage.
Prominent Hostess. From 1875 until Coffin's death in 1921, the Coffins resided in their home at Eleventh and Grove streets, considered for many years the most beautiful residence in the city.
From the time of her arrival in Boise Mrs. Coffin was one of the prominent hostesses here and her home was a center of gaiety for old and young until a decade ago. Mrs. Coffin was an active member of St. Michael's parish and showed a particular interest in philanthropic work. She had lived with her daughter for several years.
Surviving Mrs. Coffin are two daughters, Mrs. B.W. Walker of Boise and Mrs. L.R. Holbrook, Fort Hamilton, N.Y., and a son, Craig Coffin, president of the Boise City National bank. Ten grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive her. A daughter, Mrs. J.E. Clinton, died in 1928.
The Rev. Frank A. Rhea will officiate at funeral services which will be conducted from st. Michael's cathedral at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Burial will be in Pioneer cemetery.
Obit courtesy of Leslie W. Saint.
Daughter of Leander Quivey and Henrietta Robinson.
Cousin of Cortland Jenner Northrop who is also buried in Pioneer Cemetery.
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Idaho Daily Statesman. 28 May 1932
Death Takes Mrs. Coffin. Pioneer Matron of Boise Succumbs After Brief Illness. Mrs. Irene Quivey Coffin, 82, prominent Boise pioneer, died Friday morning after a brief illness at the home of her daughter, Mrs. B.W. Walker. Mrs. Coffin was the widow of Frank R. Coffin.
Born in Evansville, Wis., October 23, 1849, Mrs. Coffin accompanied her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leander Quivey to Portland, Ore., at an early age. In Portland she met Frank R. Coffin to whom she was married in 1873. Immediately following the marriage the couple came to Boise by steamboat and stage.
Prominent Hostess. From 1875 until Coffin's death in 1921, the Coffins resided in their home at Eleventh and Grove streets, considered for many years the most beautiful residence in the city.
From the time of her arrival in Boise Mrs. Coffin was one of the prominent hostesses here and her home was a center of gaiety for old and young until a decade ago. Mrs. Coffin was an active member of St. Michael's parish and showed a particular interest in philanthropic work. She had lived with her daughter for several years.
Surviving Mrs. Coffin are two daughters, Mrs. B.W. Walker of Boise and Mrs. L.R. Holbrook, Fort Hamilton, N.Y., and a son, Craig Coffin, president of the Boise City National bank. Ten grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive her. A daughter, Mrs. J.E. Clinton, died in 1928.
The Rev. Frank A. Rhea will officiate at funeral services which will be conducted from st. Michael's cathedral at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Burial will be in Pioneer cemetery.
Obit courtesy of Leslie W. Saint.
Cousin of Cortland Jenner Northrop who is also buried in Pioneer Cemetery.
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Idaho Daily Statesman. 28 May 1932
Death Takes Mrs. Coffin. Pioneer Matron of Boise Succumbs After Brief Illness. Mrs. Irene Quivey Coffin, 82, prominent Boise pioneer, died Friday morning after a brief illness at the home of her daughter, Mrs. B.W. Walker. Mrs. Coffin was the widow of Frank R. Coffin.
Born in Evansville, Wis., October 23, 1849, Mrs. Coffin accompanied her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leander Quivey to Portland, Ore., at an early age. In Portland she met Frank R. Coffin to whom she was married in 1873. Immediately following the marriage the couple came to Boise by steamboat and stage.
Prominent Hostess. From 1875 until Coffin's death in 1921, the Coffins resided in their home at Eleventh and Grove streets, considered for many years the most beautiful residence in the city.
From the time of her arrival in Boise Mrs. Coffin was one of the prominent hostesses here and her home was a center of gaiety for old and young until a decade ago. Mrs. Coffin was an active member of St. Michael's parish and showed a particular interest in philanthropic work. She had lived with her daughter for several years.
Surviving Mrs. Coffin are two daughters, Mrs. B.W. Walker of Boise and Mrs. L.R. Holbrook, Fort Hamilton, N.Y., and a son, Craig Coffin, president of the Boise City National bank. Ten grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive her. A daughter, Mrs. J.E. Clinton, died in 1928.
The Rev. Frank A. Rhea will officiate at funeral services which will be conducted from st. Michael's cathedral at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Burial will be in Pioneer cemetery.
Obit courtesy of Leslie W. Saint.
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