Sherman-Coventry-Obituary

Sherman John Coventry

Portland, Oregon

Oct 9, 1947 – Apr 15, 2023

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October 9, 1947
DIED
April 15, 2023
LOCATION
Portland, Oregon

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Sherman John CoventryOct. 9, 1947 - April 15, 2023 Sherman Coventry, who owned Coventry Cycle Works until 2009, died peacefully from complications of Parkinson's Disease at the age of 75. Sherman had a kind smile, a warm sense of humor, loved desserts and was beloved by those who knew him - no...

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I knew Sherman from the 1970's, when he worked at Cycle Craft bicycles at SW 12th and Morrison. He was a very gentle, kind man, with a very good sense of humor. Prayers to him, and may his memory be eternal! Tim Moore

Sherman sold me my bike in the early 90's. i'd been saving for years and on his advice got a hybrid bike which was coming into style at that time. i got a helmet and went went back and forth on a comfortable bike seat. we were members of the zen center for years, he many more than mine. really enjoyed working with him while we re-habbed the duplexes that got moved onto the property to house the residents. i would gather up his tools and put them into his little red tool box at the sound of...

I am a distant relative of Sherman. My grandfather Tom Hill was Sherman's uncle (Josephine's brother). I never met Sherman but he did send my family the nicest, most thoughtful note six months ago when my father passed. Sheila, my heart is with you.

Mom and I are so saddened by the loss of this sweet man. Our hearts go out to you, Sheila.

Sherman was my cousin. I wish he had been my brother and I had spent more time with him. He was one of the nicest people I have ever met. My heart breaks for Sheila and all of us who will miss him. He lived a good life, he was a good man. Laurel

Sherman was a kindhearted and warm, easy to talk to and be around. I know he was a very special person to many people. Sending love to you Sheila and all his friends and family. We were all blessed to have known him. Love Linda and Wayne

Sherman was a kindhearted and warm, easy to talk to and be around. I know he was a very special person to so many people. Sending love to you Sheila and all his friends and family. How lucky we all were to have known him. Love Linda and Wayne

Sherman was a very nice man. He will be missed.