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2018

Leonard Coffman Obituary

Former Juneau resident Leonard Coffman passed away on March 10th in Kingman, AZ. He was born in Concord, California on November 23, 1948, to Carroll (Rex) and Elaine Coffman. The family lived in Fairbanks Alaska until 1952, returned to Concord and in 1960 moved to Juneau, Alaska.

Leonard worked for Juneau Cold Storage until he left Alaska in 1971. He worked for Whitney Fidalgo Seafood for years and then started his own refrigeration fabricator business in the Seattle area. He married Leora Kane in 1983, and moved his family and the business to Deming, NM in 1993.

Leonard was preceded in death by his wife, Leora, and his parents. His is survived by his son Patrick Kane, daughter-in-law Terri, and two grandchildren, Isaac and Olivia of Fruitland, Idaho. He is also survived by his sisters, Dana LaTour of Reno, Nevada and Karen Tanner of Olympia, Washington.

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Published by Juneau Empire from Mar. 20 to Apr. 19, 2018.

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SK

March 24, 2018

I am deeply sorry for the loss of your loved one. May family and friends love and support each other during this trying time.

March 22, 2018

My sincere condolences for you.May you find hope and comfort inthe words at Jeremiah 31:13---- OS

Katie Corbus

March 20, 2018

Dana and family members. Sorry to hear about your brother's passing. Thinking of you. In sympathy and friendship.

March 19, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 comfort your family.

S H

March 17, 2018

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)

March 17, 2018

My heart goes out to the Coffman Family. I am so sorry for your loss. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. May God bind up the brokenhearted and comfort all who mourn. Isaiah 61:1,2

March 17, 2018

We offer our condolences for your loss. May God's loving care be of comfort to the family at this time of sadness. John 3:16.

March 17, 2018

I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God comfort and soothed your family in this time of need. Ps. 94:19
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MR

March 17, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family.may the promise in 1Thessalonians 4:14 comfort the love ones.

March 17, 2018

My sincere condolences on the loss of your dear loved one. May the many memories you shared with him and the words at John 11:43-44 comfort you during this difficult time.

March 17, 2018

May you all have the strength you need at this time of sorrow, Phillipians 4:13.- Philadelphia.

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