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1938
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2015
THOMAS COYLE Obituary
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May 4, 2015
What a wonderful guy and an outstanding Gorilla!! I only had the opportunity to meet and know Tom for a few years, but every time I met him, one thing was for certain---a joyous greeting and ALWAYS a smile on his face. Heaven is a better place today with Tom's presence at His side!! God Bless you Tom. And my prayers and thoughts to Fran and family.
Casey Casebolt
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Go Gorillas!!
Go Tom Coyle
Marc Cromer
April 28, 2015
Tom was a great man and influenced so many lives, as only a coach and father could. What more could ask of a life well lived? He will be sorely missed. God bless.
Tammy (Coyle) Beggs
April 27, 2015
Fran, Michelle, Jim & families,
Words can not begin to convey how saddened we are. Tom was so dear to my dad and I am so grateful we got together at the Pomme so many times. I have never met anyone so full of life and that spirit obviously passed on to the entire family!! All of you hold such a special place in my heart and our prayers and thoughts are with you. Love, Tammy
April 24, 2015
Coach Coyle was truly one of a kind. I had him as a teacher and mentor in high school at Center. He also got me my first "real" job during my senior year when I was in his VICA class. I job that I still have to this day! He was a great teacher, coach and person! God Bless you Coach, Rest in Peace.... Sam Davidson - CHS - Class of 1977
Ron Compton
April 23, 2015
Ron Compton...He was not only a coach but a mentor to me. Coach Coyle was one of a kind. I know he will be missed and was taken too early...CHS '77
Dee Dee Cochran
April 23, 2015
Dear Frannie and family. Our young families have shared so many wonderful camping and fishing stories when we lived in Missouri. As young parents, teachers and coaches we had it all..wonderful lives and friendships, always love for each other. Later, when we returned to Missouri, our unforgettable Western trip. How about those big nights out at the Kona Kai restaurant saving the paper umbrellas for Cary and Michelle! One memory leads to another. We miss Tom. Love and hugs Dee Dee
Kimberly Worth - Brown
April 23, 2015
Francis & Family, I am sorry for the loss of your husband and father. He was a GREAT Man! I had him for VICA club of 1984 and he greatly impacted my life in the most positive ways. I will never forget him~
Michael Scronce
April 22, 2015
I would like to send my Blessings to the family. I owe my life to Coach Coyle! My College Career and my professional career. Lesson learn in class and most especially on the track. A day did not go by that Coach Coyle's name or his little bits of wisdom did not come out. He was my guiding light. That's why I enrolled and graduated from PSU.. He has been with me my entire life. My God Bless Coach..... I'm sure he has his bullhorn. Mike Scronce Ruskin Class 71 PSU 78
April 22, 2015
Dear Mrs. Coyle- May God grant you peace at this difficult time. Mr. Coyle always took the time to share his knowledge of sports with all of us kids in the old Park Hills neighborhood. I have fond memories of playing all kinds of games with your son John, Bobby Corder and Gordon Scott. Mr. Coyle was always there to give us pointers. God Bless you and your family.
Rudy May (an old Grandview friend)
Valerie Auld
April 22, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Coach Coyle's passing. I was in one of his classes at Center in the 70's and he was such a great influence on me. All these (almost 40!) years later, when an setting an online password and the challenge question asks for my favorite teacher - my answer is COYLE! I will, as Andrea mentioned, always remember his smiling face and I can hear his raspy voice greeting everyone in the halls and making them come out of their shell. A very positive influence who really did his best and succeeded at truly connecting with his students. Wish I could have told him in person. I am very sorry for your loss.
Katie (Bodenhamer ) Hobbs
April 22, 2015
Frannie and family--I'm so sorry to hear about Tom--I remember when we got together and went camping at Roaring River and Bennett Springs...much love, many prayers to you all...cherish your memories! Love and Peace be with you...
Ed Krall
April 22, 2015
Fran, You probably won't remember me but I was a very close friend of Tom's from the time I first went to Camp St. Maur in Atchison, KS about 1947 where I first met Tom until we graduated from Ward in 1956. Then we went different directions and our paths only crossed once when we were
at a Mass (Easter?) at St/ John's in KCK. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Kenny Hunt
April 22, 2015
Coach Coyle's family-I have recalled many times the great and fond memories of running track at Ruskin and Longview under Coach Coyle. We even ran as team mates after high school at some KC relays. What a great person and coach. My prayers go out to you. May you treasure your memories and remember all of the lives that Coach Coyle impacted. Kenny Hunt - Ruskin '72
The Collins Family
April 22, 2015
The world lost a great man!! I can hear his voice now....."Just throw the damn thing!!" Loved his spirit and passion. Love to Frannie, Michelle, Andrea, Drew and family. He will always be in our hearts.
Joann Angotti Brown
April 22, 2015
May you rest in peace coach.
Stephen Root
April 22, 2015
Just wanted to send all good thoughts to the family of coach Coyle. He was a big influence on me when I ran track for Ruskin high school back in the late 60s. He always made it fun for the guys, and he more importantly helped shape us and led us in the right direction. Can still see his smile after all these years, and smell the track on weekday afternoons. God bless you Coach.
Andrea Bondon
April 22, 2015
So very sorry to hear the news of Coach Coyle's passing. He was known and loved by many. He was always kind to everyone at Center Senior High School. He always stood outside his door while classes were changing, with a big smile on his face and greeting everyone that passed by. He also was so kind to come to our Girl Scout meeting (with Fran by his side,daughter Michelle and grand daughter Andrea Lippert) and played his guitar when the girls needed to earn a music patch. Coach, you will never be forgotten!
Barbara Haffey-Pidgeon
April 22, 2015
Tom was one of my favorite classmates and friends at Bishop Ward. Always a gentleman and kind to everyone. He was a real sweetheart.
April 22, 2015
Dear Frannie and family - you are so dear to us since our days in Park Hills, and we are so sorry for the loss of our Tommy. You are in our hearts and prayers and we love you.
Larry and Karen Frazier
April 22, 2015
With heart felt condolences. Coach Coyle taught my Health class at Ruskin in 1971. I remember him as a fun and lively teacher. His love of teaching and coaching exemplified a wonderful individual. I still recall his class and his stories. His memory is one of a teacher who cared for his students, a rare professional. May the love of God grant you comfort and peace.
Daniel E. Farris, Sr. 1971
Tom Montgomery
April 22, 2015
I am sorry to be reading of Tom's passing. I met him many year's ago when he would come into one of my business. He was a great guy and very very wise. Always had a smile and a friendly word or two. The world has lost a great man.
April 22, 2015
Dear Coyle Family, May God Bless and carry you through this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Kim Strauss-Rivera and Family
Joy & Gil Pena
April 21, 2015
Sorry to learn of Tom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. I remember all the good times in Grandview.
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