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Keith Humphries Woodward `61
February 3, 2024
Hi, Friend!
Everett McIntosh
February 3, 2024
This morning Kathy Wallace and I were just speaking about Mr and Mrs Coyle and how there were some of out most favorite teachers from 70 years ago. Hartwell and Woodward. They were devoted to each other. She was very proper and he shown us a stern but friendly smile smile every day. They both impacted our lives so much.
February 18, 2015
To his family, my warmest sympathies are extended. I too was privileged to have Mr. Coyle as my biology teacher at Woodward. Not my favorite subject, but he always made it interesting. (Thank goodness he didn't know my lab partner dissected my worm for me...thanks Mike D'Angelo.) What I remember the most is what a nice, dedicated teacher he was. I am thankful I had the opportunity of knowing Mr. Coyle and wish there were more teachers like him today.
Gerri Pendleton Steadman
Class of 69

February 15, 2015
February 12, 2015
I have such fond memories of having both Mr. & Mrs. Coyle as teachers. Mrs. Coyle at Hartwell Elementary in the 60's and Mr. Coyle at Woodward.
We need more dedicated educators in our world today like these two. My heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Coyle and the family. Sue (Sadler) Mangold '70
(Atlanta, GA)

February 12, 2015

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February 12, 2015
Laura LaFollette (Samuelson)
February 11, 2015
Such an unforgettable person. Mrs. Coyle was my teacher at Hartwell for my 5th and 6th grade. Even though I did not have Mr. Coyle as a teacher
at Woodward he was still a presence in my everyday life there with his "hi friend" as we passed in the hall between classes. He taught my brother science and my mother drivers ed. I have stayed in touch with them over the years as they both are very special people in my life. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Gil Schulze
February 11, 2015
Just seeing Mr. Coyle in the hallway or lunchroom at Woodward, you knew all was right with the world. He had such a great way of being a "friend" to every student. Great man and loved his work. Gil Schulze,'62
Scott Roser
February 10, 2015
Reading messages from his former students is heartwarming and reinforces what we in the family always knew -- Max was a terrific role model, teacher and mentor for students, for family and for friends and neighbors. Whenever I think of Max, words like 'honorable', 'gentleman', 'loving and devoted husband', and of course 'teacher' always immediately come to mind. The lessons he taught us, whether in the classroom or from real live experiences, will live with us forever.
Max was always so proud of his years of service with the Navy during WWII, of the fact that he started for UC football all 4 years on both offense and defense, and most of all of the love of his life, Marge.
Thank you Max. It's been an honor and a pleasure to have grown up with you and Marge in my life. Your memory will live on forever.
John George
February 10, 2015
There are teachers who leave indelible images and remain unforgettable throughout our lives... such are Mr. Coyle and his lovely wife. Thank you both for those memories.
Walter Schnee, Colonel, USAF(Ret) 61
February 10, 2015
Goodbye friend. Max Coyle was indeed one of the good guys at New Woodward. He was much more than a science teacher; he was a role model and friend to everyone. I am forever in his debt. Rest in peace sir.
Tom McCloskey
February 10, 2015
"Uncle" Max was a fine man. He perfectly balanced being gentle and strong, good natured and forthright, fun-loving and upstanding. We will all miss him and honor him whenever we teach and learn, live, love, and laugh. Condolences to Aunt Marge and family. He smiles down on us all now.
February 10, 2015
Mr. Could was a nice man we all admired who I knew as the always-present teacher in the lunchroom. Connie Pepples
D. Keith Humphries
February 10, 2015
Mr. Coyle was my "homeroom" teacher - he managed to herd us all together each morning in the back of the auditorium before the day began. His infectious smile was always there - but it was clear that you weren't going to get away with anything - especially in the cafeteria where I remember him keeping the peace. Like Larry Cunnigham's comments, I will never forget the "Hi, friend" booming greeting each day. (Class of '61)
February 10, 2015
How lucky were we (my wife and I) to have the Coyle's come into our lives. Mr. Coyle as a teacher at New Woodward. And Mrs. Coyle that taught with my wife at Hartwell School.
"Good-bye friend" rest in peace.
Stuart & Ricki Hodesh
Stuart Coffey
February 10, 2015
Yes he was a very memorable science teacher and you always felt that friendly and forceful presence. And Mrs Coyle was also a great teacher.
Joan (Hamant) Zoller
February 10, 2015
I had Mrs. Coyle at Garfield. She was a great teacher and such a beautiful lady! Deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband.
Joan (Hamant) Zoller
Moores Hill, IN
Patrick Costello
February 10, 2015
I was fortunate to have Mr. Coyle in the '69 - 70' school year for science. He was incredibly patient with the 'knuckle-heads' in the class and was always willing to give extra attention to those who were trying, but struggling. Always wore short sleeve white dress shirt w/ a bow tie. Mr. Coyle also visited the veterans hospital regularly, never forgetting those who served. A fine man, a life well-lived. RIP.
February 9, 2015
I will always remember him saying "Hi, friend" in a deep voice. I can remember him like it was yesterday.
Lawrence (Larry) J. Cunningham
Agat, Guam
Joan Sears Tester
February 9, 2015
I was in Mr. Coyle's science class and gym classes at Woodward in 1954-58, when Woodward had just opened...he was a young teacher...I remember him being a big man who was always fair and kind to his students. Thank you Mr. Coyle for your service to our country and the many years you served your students. I send sincere condolences to Mrs. Coyle and family.
Dave Pendleton
February 9, 2015
I never had Mr. Coyle as a teacher, but always had a lot of respect for him. I'll never forget how he would stand by his class room door between classes. He was the enforcer. Brings back great memories.
Everett McIntosh
February 9, 2015
I had Mr. Coyle at Woodward and Mrs. Coyle at Hartwell. You had so much respect for both. There are 1000s of kids who owe so much to both of them. Thank more than I can say for my life.
Everett McIntosh
Audrey Shifres Glick
February 9, 2015
I was his student at Woodward. He was always warm and friendly and a fine teacher. I remember him fondly.
February 9, 2015
Mr Coyle was my home room teacher and I never think of the Woodward lunchroom that I don't remember his smiling face and friendly ways. He was one of the really good guys. .....
Vicki (Shepard) Powers
Larry Byar
February 9, 2015
Mr. Coyle was one of my Gym teachers in High School. He was a good man, and a fine teacher. May he rest in peace.
February 9, 2015
We have many fond memories of Mr. Coyle from our years at Woodward High School.
Carol Quisno Pearce and Jim Pearce '61
Jerry Moore
February 9, 2015
Mr. Coyle was such a friendly teacher at Woodward High School in the 60s when I knew him. He was my 8th or 9th grade science teacher. He was a big guy with a big heart. Mrs. Coyle was my 6th grade teacher at Hartwell Elementary School. We did a lot of sentence diagraming. I remember her fondly.
i extend heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Coyle and her family.
Ruth Carpenter (Mathis)
February 9, 2015
So sorry to read the passing of Mr. Coyle. He was an excellent educator, highly respected and admired by all. I had both Mr. & Mrs. Coyle at Hartwell/Woodward schools and I couldn't have asked for better teachers. God Bless the Family
February 9, 2015
I remember Mr Coyle a fine teacher and friend.
Barry Elliott
February 9, 2015
I had Mr. Coyle at Woodward in a science class. great teacher.. Also had Mrs. Coyle in grade school. Another great teacher..

Karen Stultz
February 9, 2015
We will miss Great Uncle Max!
young
February 9, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Irene Friedman
February 9, 2015
I remember Mr. Coyle from Woodward. Although I did not have him as a teacher, I remember he was very friendly and approachable. He would always talk to students in the morning before class when we were out in the halls. His service to our country and his dedication as an educator are greatly appreciated. Rest in peace, Mr. Coyle.
Linda Sweet-Wood
February 9, 2015
I remember Mr. Coyle from Woodward High and Mrs. Colye from Hartwell Elementary. I am sorry to hear of Mr. Coyle's passing.
Myron Schwartz
February 9, 2015
Sorry to hear about Mr Coyle's passing. I had him at Woodward Class of 1960.Could always talk to him r.i.p. fRIEND.
February 9, 2015
My sincere sympathies for your loss. Please take comfort in knowing that God promises to swallow up death forever and wipe tears from all faces.
Steve Goldhagen
February 9, 2015
He was my science teacher in the seventh grade at Woodward...
Del Foster
February 9, 2015
Sorry to hear of Max's passing
I remember Him from Hartwell High School in the 1940's
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