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Robert Coffeen Obituary

COFFEEN, Dr. Robert G. In loving memory of Dr. Robert G. Coffeen, 83, died Dec. 18, 2009. A WWII veteran and retired college professor from Shepherds College, WV. His strong faith in God lead him through life. He believed in kindness, beauty, and had a deep love of family. Survived by his son Thomas; daughter-in-law Joelle and their four children. Along with an extended family. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Janice and brothers and sisters. Words of comfort may be expressed at [email protected]

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Dec. 27, 2009.

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Jon Larson

June 18, 2010

I met Bob and Janice when Bob and I were both graduate students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. We were in the CSO together with a number of wonderful people.

Bob and Janice were each wonderful people in his or her own way and blessed this earth with their presence. That they left this earth a little bit better place for the rest of us is their memorial.

Robert Coffeen

Tom Coffeen

January 24, 2010

Hi Tommy,

I'm not sure when this was taken but it's the only photo I have of Robert.

Tom Coffeen

January 24, 2010

Tommy,

I'll never forget how gentle and kind your dad was to me when I visited you all in Hagerstown (back in 1978?). I remember how we all went to the Capitol together and to Antietam. But he also took me to Shiloh and to Harper's Ferry -- how generous of his time for a nephew he barely knew!

My partner Eva and I are keeping you in our thoughts and hoping you find some peace in this difficult time.

Becky Coffeen

January 22, 2010

Tommy and Joelle, I think of you often, and wish you peace and strength in the days ahead. I'm always available should you ever need anything.

January 1, 2010

Tommy and Joelle,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Our condolences to you and your family.

Eddie & Marcellette Donato

December 31, 2009

I am Lori's cousin here just north of Orlando in Maitland. So sorry to hear of this loss for you. May memories comfort ... Carole Ballard

tami keane

December 31, 2009

Tommy and Joelle,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you both. I know you are very strong and will survive this tragedy as you have so many in the past. I certainly admire your dedication ,not only to your family, but your decisions regarding choices to enrich your own personal quality of life. Im just hoping the road gets easier for you and you keep that strength that comes from.... this is where I fade..where do you get that strength?

anyway love you both thoughts are with you

hopefully see you soon love tami

Lillian Coffeen Urquhart

December 30, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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