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Theodore Coffin Obituary
11/14/1946-12/06/2011
Resident of Cupertino
Beloved brother, uncle and friend. Surviving family: sisters Norma Evans and Darlene Coffin; nephews Michael Smyer and Kenneth Campbell; niece Katherine Campbell and a large extended family. He will be greatly missed by all family and friends. No services, but viewing to be held at Oak Hill Funeral Home Memorial Park, 300 Curtner Ave., San Jose, CA on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 10am. Celebration of his life in stories and experiences. Request donations to American Heart Association in lieu of flowers.
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Memories and Condolences
for Theodore Coffin
Dr. Jerry Hanson & Staff
March 29, 2012
Our hearts are saddened today. While waiting for Ted to show up for his appointment we knew something was wrong, Ted is always 1 hour early for his appointments. That's when we learned of his passing. "SIR TED" what an amazing man. He has been a patient with us since 1968, and considered a great friend. The whole staff looked forward to seeing him every 6 months. One of our fondest memories was a joke we played on him last year at his appointment. Ted always had to have a GREEN toothbrush. So we had the patient before him come out to the desk so that Ted could hear and announce, "Thank goodness I got the last green toothbrush!" Ted promptly got up and came over to the desk and said "ummm I believe that was for me!" We all started laughing when he said he was about to take it from him. We finally got one over on the practical joker himself. He was loved and will be greatly missed.
Don Freitas
December 14, 2011
My deepest condolences to Ted's family and friends. We will miss his daily calls...expressions of his caring and concern...his humor and witticisms.
You left us too soon Teddy. Soft and safe to thee my brother.
Tom Sacco
December 14, 2011
My deepest condolences to the family. Ted was always a lift to start out my day. He brought joy and laughter to start out my day first thing in the morning at St. Claire Cadillac. I always looked forward to seeing him. The past 6 months I have been out on disability Ted has called me every week sometimes we would speak twice a week and always had a good laugh together and always first thing in the morning because he knew after a talk with him nothing could ruin that day. We always ended our conversations with "I love you" I have had many customer over my 33 years with Cadillac, but Ted (Sir Ted) will always be the one deepest in my heart. I am going to miss my little buddy. I love you Ted.
Tom Sacco (Discovery Bay)
Larry Gomez
December 13, 2011
My first job was working with Teddy. He showed me how to work our old Wang 700 computers (two rows of pixie tube displays was the only display we had). I wanted to be as fast as Ted was at the 10-key. I still think about him every now and then.
My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
December 12, 2011
RIP dear ol Uncle Ted spit fire and vinegar. Thanks for the memories and laughs. I love you. See you again someday.
December 12, 2011
Dear old Uncle Ted, I am so glad I had the times with you..I always learned something new from you..I remember the stories of HP,ione, Granny Gramps, Thanksgiving dinners, Bethel Island, and the one eyed cat that scared us all. I am so happy we spoke recently. Thank you for being you ..spit fire and vinegar ... i hope you and the gang are all together in Heaven for some day we will be there too. Rest in Peace Uncle Ted. Love you. Janet
keith tatsuta
December 12, 2011
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Cofin family. Ted was my neighbor and friend in Cupertino. His bubbling and exuberant personality will surely be missed buy all. The PRINCE will be missed by all, God bless him. Keith Tatsuta
December 12, 2011
My deepest condolences and sympathy to the Coffin family. Ted was my neighbor and freind that I lived next door to in Cupertino. His always bubbling and loving personality will surely be missed by all who knew him and loved him. The PRINCE will surely will be missed by all. God bless him. Keith Tatsuta ( san jose, ca.)
keith tatsuta
December 12, 2011
My deepest condolences and sympathy to the Coffin family. Ted was my neighbor and freind that I lived next door to in Cupertino. His always bubbling and loving personality will surely be missed by all who knew him and loved him. The PRINCE will surely will be missed by all. God bless him. Keith Tatsuta ( san jose, ca.)
American Heart Association
December 11, 2011
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Joe Ross
December 11, 2011
My condolences to the Coffin Family. I remember Teddy from Martin School in South San Fran. in the early 1950's. That was almost 60 years ago. We used top play at recess. I always wondered what ever became of him. He was well liked by everyone.
Marvin Hirschel
December 10, 2011
Ted was my brother, my friend, and the only family besides my wife that ever was close to me. He gave me faith and love in this world. My Wife and I will miss the "Big Guy"
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