Bernard-COUGHLIN-Obituary

Rev. Bernard J. S.J. COUGHLIN

Spokane, Washington

1922 - 2020

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January 28, 2020
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Spokane, Washington

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COUGHLIN, Rev. Bernard J., S.J.

Rev. Bernard J. (Barney) Coughlin, S.J., former President and Chancellor of Gonzaga University, died January 28, 2020 at Sacred Heart Jesuit Center, Los Gatos, at the age of 97. He was a Jesuit for 77 years and a priest for 64 years, mostly spent in teaching and...

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Father Couglin was a very kind and friendly Jesuit who greeted others with warm smiles,hand shakes, and open hugs. He was also a humble man who never forgot a face or a name, and always made others feel special. He loved to walk our GU neighborhood for exercise and stopped often to chat over the fence and spread his cheer to all those whom he encountered day to day. His positive presence that he shared with everyone will be greatly missed!