Floyd Raymond Coffman, 85, passed away in Othello on June 6, 2012 with his children by his side.
He was born on Nov. 5, 1926 in Baker, Montana to Henry Martin and Burmah Etta Mae (Billings) Coffman.
He grew up in Orting, WA then moved to Kittitas and later to Seattle. He worked at Webster Brinkley as a machinist. He served as a Corporal in the Army as an infantry instructor and was discharged in 1946. He graduated from Broadway Edison in Seattle and attended University of Washington.
Floyd began his farming career in Prosser and on March 17, 1951 he married Helen Kristine Norberg. They homesteaded in Moses Lake and farmed in Block 40. In 1955, they moved to Othello where Floyd and Helen cleared a unit and continued farming. In winters, he worked at U & I, in construction on the Wahluke Siphon, Western Farmers and Boeing. He was a manager at Cenex and retired from Simplot.
Floyd loved living in Othello and was actively involved in the community. He was a member of The First Presbyterian Church, Past Master of Paul Revere Lodge #205 and held several Masonic Grand Lodge offices. He was a member of the Scottish Rite, El Katif Shrine and Past President of Big Bend Shrine Club, and a 50 year member of Sojourners. He served on the Othello Housing Authority for 41 years, Habitat for Humanity, Othello Museum Board, and Coulee Corridor Consortium.
Floyd loved to go fishing, hunting, camping, bowling, traveling and enjoyed attending sporting events. He always had a funny joke or a good story to tell with a great smile to go with them. Most of all he loved vacationing and spending time with his family. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He touched so many lives in so many ways. He never hesitated to be there to help others and dedicated his life to community service.
Helen, his wife of 50 years, brothers, Harry, Charles, John (Roy), Harold, Glen, sister, Neva and son –in- law, Ken Boni preceded him in death.
He is survived by his children, Martin Coffman of Othello, Janet Widman (Mike Eisele) of Walla Walla, Connie Boni of Hayden Lake, ID, and Judy (Bob) Melton of Yakima, sister Burmah Danielson of Wenatchee, grandchildren Shelbie, Jeffrey, Matthew, Amy, Jason, Jami, Joel and Tanya and 8 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and his special angels at the Coventry House.
A celebration of Floyd's life will be held on Friday, June 15 at 10:00 AM, at The First Presbyterian Church of Othello. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Chapel. To leave a note for the family and order flowers please visit stevensfuneralchapel.com.
Memorials, in Floyd's name, can be made to Othello Habitat for Humanity or the Othello First Presbyterian Church and sent to Janet Widman, 505 Ernst Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362.
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June 9, 2013
Connie Boni
Love you Dad Thinking of you.
June 2, 2013
Judy Melton
Almost a year dad and I miss you so much. Spending time with you made me so grateful and I thank you for all you did
for us all. Proud you are my
dad. Say hi to mom & ken, we
love all of you and miss you. Til we see you again, all our love.
June 1, 2013
Connie Boni
I can't believe it has almost been a year since you passed away. I miss you dad everyday but especially on this Father's Day. You are the best Dad ever and I feel so grateful and proud to have had you for my dad. You accomplished so much on Earth and I admire you so much and love you more.
Give Mom and Ken and everyone a big hug from me. Love, Connie
May 29, 2013
Susan Eng Poole
Martin, Janet, Connie and Judy,
Your loving compassionate parents hold a place in my heart forever. It was a gift to have y'all be next door neighbors! And we are so blessed to have you as their legacy.
May 28, 2013
We are thinking of you dad. We miss you and love you!
Janet and Connie
April 11, 2013
Judy
Love you Dad.
February 15, 2013
Judy
Love you Dad.
June 17, 2012
We remember Floyd with love and are thinking of you all this week. He always asked about our family every time we visited. For many years we have shared Grandchildren. We will miss him and his sweet smile.
~~The Boothman Family
June 15, 2012
Susan Eng Poole
Floyd modeled authenticity. I remember the day when Floyd's father died. He did not try to hide his tender heart. He let his tears flow. His authenticity that day has impacted my life. I am allowing my tears to flow in gratitude for being blessed by growing up with ideal neighbors and for Floyd's role modeling of loving authentically.
June 15, 2012
Our family is thinking of your family today. We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss his sweet smile at Coventry House. We have many memories of our shared families over the years.
June 14, 2012
Our most sincere condolences.
Roger and Jean Coleman
June 14, 2012
The Washington State Veterans Cemetery extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Floyd R. Coffman for your loss, to honor his service to our country and our patriotic hero.
June 13, 2012
Our most sincere sympathies to you on the loss of your father and our good friend.
I have good memories of sharing masonic times with Floyd and have missed not having that association and camaraderie with him these last few years.
We are unable to attend the service in Othello on Friday, We are in Seattle attending a cousin's Funeral.
With much affection and sadness.
Chuck & Josie Kliphardt
June 13, 2012
Rhonda Wilkins
Our deepest sympathy to the Coffman family. Floyd was a dear man, and has left all us of those that knew him with many memories.
Rhonda Wilkins (worked with Floyd at Simplot)
June 11, 2012
Nancy Bristol Wells
My thoughts, prayers and sympathy to all of you. I'm so sorry for your loss. I know you have so many great memories to cherish forever. I'm thinking about all of you, if I can do anything to help, please let me know
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