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Colette Jean Coomes

1931 - 2021

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1931

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2021

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Colette Coomes Obituary

Colette Jean Coomes

Naples - Colette Jean Marie ( Tobola) Coomes passed into her new life on May 7, 2021. Born in Larium, Michigan on April 5, 1931, was educated at University of Detroit, Lansing Community College and Michigan State University.

Predeceased by her parents Edmund and Frances Tobola, sisters; Theodora, Evelyn and Elizabeth, her brother Kenneth, her son John and baby daughter Mary.

Survived by her husband of 70 years Francis ( Jerry) and sons Jamison, Patrick, Christopher and Thomas ( Julie); daughters Mary Ann, Jane ( Art), Ann ( Brian) and Jean ( Jim ).

She also leaves her grandchildren; Corina, Grova, Dustin, Tyler, Brea, Lea, Matthew, Colin, Steven, Jacqueline, Sarah, Rachel, Joshua, Amber, Madison, Carly, Thomas, Emily, Joseph, Colette, Allison and Easton and her great grandchildren; Shaylee, Jade, Riley, Shantel, Sadiya, Nyla, Lincoln, Maya, McKenzie, Norah, Eliyanah, Novah, Damarion, Preston and Wilder.

Colette respected every person she met. She was totally non judgmental with all people, and showed no anger or disrespect for anyone. She loved all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She lived the most beautiful life, filled with grace and joy. She was very much looking forward to living this new life with her father.

Published by Lansing State Journal from May 7 to May 9, 2021.
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St. Michael Parish/School

May 24, 2021

George Wilson

May 10, 2021

Sending our heartfelt condolences to your family. May you cherish all the fond memories from 4-H days with the Delta Riders and living in Grand Ledge. Your Mom was the kindest and most sincere person, which she passed on to your whole family. So sorry for your loss.

Sherri & Dick Peffley, and Sue Ream

Neighbor

May 10, 2021

Oh I am so sorry to hear of Colette’s passing. My thoughts to you Jerry, and to your entire Coomes’ family and extended family.

Thank you for the love and kindness you shared with me, and for making a beautiful difference in my life.

Sue Ertl

Friend

May 9, 2021

Goodbye, Colette, my beautiful Mother in law.

Ours was a slow evolving relationship (what can I say, we were both headstrong, opinionated women!) that grew into a mutual love and admiration.

I will cherish the painting you made in secrecy for my birthday years ago after finding out that there was an art gallery painting I wanted, but could not afford. You painted your own version in watercolor.

You were a very talented artist. Your watercolor paintings are especially beautiful- most people do not realize it is one of the most difficult paints to perfect.

You enjoyed your gardens and consequently we realized that we both enjoyed flower arranging. And putting that “Martha Stewart” touch on things whether it be a table arrangement or food presentation.

You had the amazing way of being able to quickly put together a dinner for 30 or more people (our average typical immediate family gathering!) You seemed to always have a delicious prepared meal somewhere in your freezer for short notice. I much enjoyed your soups, not so much the oyster casserole you pulled out one time! An acquired taste I’m sure!

Coming from my own mother’s traditional British family, I liked that you enjoyed tea time. I will always remember our formal afternoon tea outing in Florida with You, Aunt Teddy and Ann; reminding me of afternoon tea growing up.

We enjoyed a lot together... perusing art galleries, gardens, walks on the beach, shopping/lunch dates, fundraisers, animal sanctuaries, the occasional church service when I was in town, music (even giving me a song you wrote for the piano), a spiritual seminar we went to because you liked the person’s music - I still have that “goddess” music tape somewhere! Lemonade and rocking chairs on the cottage porch on a sunny afternoon, sitting and reading together on your lanai. A nice glass of wine shared in the evening when Tom and I visited.

Thank you for loving my son, no matter what! For creating art with him, reading with him, for all your encouragement, goodness and generosity towards him.
Thank you for sharing some challenging/bittersweet memories from your own motherhood at a time when I sorely needed it for encouragement and support - for that I was truly grateful and touched.

You were caring and generous like your sister Aunt Teddy.
You were adventurous and artistic reminding me of your sister Aunt Evelyn
Fun loving and spontaneous like your brother Uncle Ken.
I wish I had been able to meet Aunt Elizabeth.
How happy your reunion must be right now!

You will be missed.
Most of all, please know ...
You are loved

Julie

Julie Coomes

Family

May 8, 2021

Aunt Collette with one of the kindest sweetest women I have ever known. She was there for me during a very difficult time in my life. And I will never forget that about her. She was married to my father's younger brother, my Uncle Jerry. She had the sweetest spirit was always smiling. She was kind, loving, generous. I love you, Aunt Collette, and I will see you with our father someday!

Nancy Coomes Carrithers

May 8, 2021

Aunt Collette was married to my father's younger brother, my Uncle Jerry. She was, by far, one of the kindest women I have ever known. She was there for me during a very difficult time in my life and I will be forever grateful. She had a sweet, sweet spirit about her that I will never forget. I love you, Aunt Collette and I will see you again with our Father!

Nancy Coomes Carrithers

May 8, 2021

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