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James Coile Obituary
Age 71, of Federal Way. Born January 22, 1948 Kirkland, WA. One of the most talented Jazz musicians of his generation was tragically taken from us June 20, 2019.
Attended Bethel HS and Olympic College. He performed in Europe and throughout the US playing the Jazz circuit. Proud member of the American Federation of Musicians. He enjoyed cooking, traveling and the great outdoors. Preceded in death by brother Paul and father Arthur; survived by his mother Colleen Regan, children Nicole and Cameron Coile, siblings, Michael, Wendy and Daniel Coile.
Memorial service Sat., 7/6 at 1 pm
at First Lutheran Church of West
Seattle. 4105 California Ave SW, Seattle. Reception to follow.
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Brad
October 18, 2025
Talking about you today with friends , miss your smile and your kind heart.
Johanna Renfro
June 24, 2021
I miss the great playing from Jim.
Something kept me coming back
To see him and his early band Ballin’jack play over 20+ shows
Jim was very nice offstage. So talented and so tragic. Miss you Jim!
Musician Extraordinare
Johanna Renfro
May 11, 2020
The beauty and power of notes he played,
Cascaded to a soft parade,
Hypnotizing, majestic overtones,
Lifting spirits saxophones,
Will miss the music, effortless he made
How it touched so many, in everything he played.
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July 4, 2019
Condolences to the Coile family. I was a Bethel classmate and friend of "Jimmy's" and fondly remember him in the Ratty Basement Seven band in high school! Jim was a very special person and a killer musician, even back then. My only regret is that I never got to hear him play professionally. God's blessing on you all. Kathy Thomas Fritsch
Harry Goodnight
July 4, 2019
I was blessed to work with Jim on many recording dates in the 70s . He was my "go to" guy for tenor saxophone. Wonderful musician and very nice guy. So sad to hear of his passing.
July 4, 2019
Deepest sympathies for your loss
Williams
July 1, 2019
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your dear love one. My condolences to family and friends. Matthew 11:28-30
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