Daniel R. Coates, 86, of Lorain passed away on Friday, October 21, 2011 at the New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph following a brief illness.
Mr. Coates was born in Lorain on August 28, 1925, the son of the late Clarence D. Coates and Mary "May" H. (nee Taylor) Coates Shelton.
He was a graduate of Lorain High School, Class of 1943-B and the University of Miami in Florida in 1953 with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II, earning the Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Medal and the American Area medal.
Mr. Coates was a member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Elyria.
He worked as a civil engineer at Ford Motor Corp in Brookpark for 25 years: retiring in 1981. He worked previously for the US Steel Co and American Shipbuilding Co.
Mr. Coates was a member of the American Legion Post 30, the NRA and AARP. He enjoyed photography; citizens ban radio and most of all, spending time with wife and family including his dog Zoey. He was a former Boy Scout troop leader.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Beatrice M. (nee Mason) Coates, daughters, Phyllis C. (Fay) Grose, of Lisbon, Sandra (John) Lynn of Lorain, son, Daniel R. (Susan J.) Coates, Jr, also of Lorain, 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Friends may call on Monday, October 24, 2011 from 11:00 am until Funeral Services at noon in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain. The Rev. Dr. Bradley J. Donahue, pastor of the Christian Temple-Disciples of Christ.
Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery with full military honors provided jointly by the American Legion Post 30 and the VFW Post 451.
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the New Life Hospice, c/o Community Health Partners Foundation, 3700 Kolbe Road, Lorain, Ohio 44053 or the American Diabetes Association, Cleveland/Ohio Lakefront Office, 4500 Rockside Road, Suite 440, Independence, OH 44131.
Online condolences at www.boyer-cool.com
Mr. Coates was born in Lorain on August 28, 1925, the son of the late Clarence D. Coates and Mary "May" H. (nee Taylor) Coates Shelton.
He was a graduate of Lorain High School, Class of 1943-B and the University of Miami in Florida in 1953 with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II, earning the Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Medal and the American Area medal.
Mr. Coates was a member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Elyria.
He worked as a civil engineer at Ford Motor Corp in Brookpark for 25 years: retiring in 1981. He worked previously for the US Steel Co and American Shipbuilding Co.
Mr. Coates was a member of the American Legion Post 30, the NRA and AARP. He enjoyed photography; citizens ban radio and most of all, spending time with wife and family including his dog Zoey. He was a former Boy Scout troop leader.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Beatrice M. (nee Mason) Coates, daughters, Phyllis C. (Fay) Grose, of Lisbon, Sandra (John) Lynn of Lorain, son, Daniel R. (Susan J.) Coates, Jr, also of Lorain, 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Friends may call on Monday, October 24, 2011 from 11:00 am until Funeral Services at noon in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain. The Rev. Dr. Bradley J. Donahue, pastor of the Christian Temple-Disciples of Christ.
Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery with full military honors provided jointly by the American Legion Post 30 and the VFW Post 451.
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the New Life Hospice, c/o Community Health Partners Foundation, 3700 Kolbe Road, Lorain, Ohio 44053 or the American Diabetes Association, Cleveland/Ohio Lakefront Office, 4500 Rockside Road, Suite 440, Independence, OH 44131.
Online condolences at www.boyer-cool.com
Daniel R. Coates, 86, of Lorain passed away on Friday, October 21, 2011 at the New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph following a brief illness.
Mr. Coates was born in Lorain on August 28, 1925, the son of the late Clarence D. Coates and Mary "May" H. (nee Taylor) Coates Shelton.
He was a graduate of Lorain High School, Class of 1943-B and the University of Miami in Florida in 1953 with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II, earning the Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Medal and the American Area medal.
Mr. Coates was a member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Elyria.
He worked as a civil engineer at Ford Motor Corp in Brookpark for 25 years: retiring in 1981. He worked previously for the US Steel Co and American Shipbuilding Co.
Mr. Coates was a member of the American Legion Post 30, the NRA and AARP. He enjoyed photography; citizens ban radio and most of all, spending time with wife and family including his dog Zoey. He was a former Boy Scout troop leader.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Beatrice M. (nee Mason) Coates, daughters, Phyllis C. (Fay) Grose, of Lisbon, Sandra (John) Lynn of Lorain, son, Daniel R. (Susan J.) Coates, Jr, also of Lorain, 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Friends may call on Monday, October 24, 2011 from 11:00 am until Funeral Services at noon in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain. The Rev. Dr. Bradley J. Donahue, pastor of the Christian Temple-Disciples of Christ.
Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery with full military honors provided jointly by the American Legion Post 30 and the VFW Post 451.
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the New Life Hospice, c/o Community Health Partners Foundation, 3700 Kolbe Road, Lorain, Ohio 44053 or the American Diabetes Association, Cleveland/Ohio Lakefront Office, 4500 Rockside Road, Suite 440, Independence, OH 44131.
Online condolences at www.boyer-cool.com
Mr. Coates was born in Lorain on August 28, 1925, the son of the late Clarence D. Coates and Mary "May" H. (nee Taylor) Coates Shelton.
He was a graduate of Lorain High School, Class of 1943-B and the University of Miami in Florida in 1953 with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II, earning the Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Medal and the American Area medal.
Mr. Coates was a member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Elyria.
He worked as a civil engineer at Ford Motor Corp in Brookpark for 25 years: retiring in 1981. He worked previously for the US Steel Co and American Shipbuilding Co.
Mr. Coates was a member of the American Legion Post 30, the NRA and AARP. He enjoyed photography; citizens ban radio and most of all, spending time with wife and family including his dog Zoey. He was a former Boy Scout troop leader.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Beatrice M. (nee Mason) Coates, daughters, Phyllis C. (Fay) Grose, of Lisbon, Sandra (John) Lynn of Lorain, son, Daniel R. (Susan J.) Coates, Jr, also of Lorain, 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Friends may call on Monday, October 24, 2011 from 11:00 am until Funeral Services at noon in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain. The Rev. Dr. Bradley J. Donahue, pastor of the Christian Temple-Disciples of Christ.
Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery with full military honors provided jointly by the American Legion Post 30 and the VFW Post 451.
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the New Life Hospice, c/o Community Health Partners Foundation, 3700 Kolbe Road, Lorain, Ohio 44053 or the American Diabetes Association, Cleveland/Ohio Lakefront Office, 4500 Rockside Road, Suite 440, Independence, OH 44131.
Online condolences at www.boyer-cool.com
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