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Patricia Coffey Obituary

Patricia Ann ''Patti'' Coffey
POCATELLO - Patricia Ann "Patti" Coffey, 66, of Pocatello, our angel, loving mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away in her sleep on Tuesday, October 4, 2011.
Patti lived life on her terms right up to the end. She was born July 10, 1945, in Dickenson, North Dakota, to Peter and Ann Roshau Bullinger. She married Wayne Coffey, April 17, 1965. They later divorced in 1978.
Patti had a successful career in radio in Billings, Montana, where she raised her two sons, David and Donovan, prior to moving to Pocatello. Here she opened "Once Upon A Child" until finishing her working career at Qwest.
Patti was a strong-willed lady who was generous and giving. She is survived by her sons, David (Darla) Coffey and Donovan Coffey; grandchildren, Amber, Rachael (Ben), Brianna, James, and Madison; great-grandchildren, Taytum and Nash; and sisters, Donna, Karen (Darrell) and Judy, and her brother, Terry (Judy). She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers, Larry (Lavonne) and Darrell (Sandy).
Memorial services will be held Tuesday, October 11, 2011, at 11 a.m. in the University Bible Church, 4700 Philbin Rd., Chubbuck, with Pastor Mike Powell officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the church.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Cornelison Funeral Home, 431 N. 15th Ave., Pocatello, 232-0542. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.cornelisonfh.com.

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Published by Idaho State Journal on Oct. 11, 2011.

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October 15, 2011

Sending thoughts and prayers to all of Patti's family and friends. Patti held a special place in the hearts of all of us who worked with her at Qwest. She will be missed. R.I.P sweet Patti.

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