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BORN
1943
DIED
2003
Karen Coon Obituary
She was born October 5, 1943 in Wooster, Ohio, the daughter of Robert L. & Marie E. (Yoder) Mohn and has lived most of her life in Ashtabula County, living in Rome, Wayne, Denmark Townships and in Jefferson.
Mrs. Coon was a nurse at the Jefferson Medical Associates (Jefferson Geriatric Center) for almost 20 years, giving up her position due to illness this year. She enjoyed reading, sewing, flower gardening, going to car shows and sports.
Survivors include her husband, Darl L. Coon, whom she married on October 20, 1970 in Winchester, Va., two daughters, Cheryl R. Coon of Nelsonville, Ohio and Darla J. Griggs of Suffolk, Va., her mother, Marie E. Mohn of Jefferson and a brother, Keith Mohn in Cortland.
She was precede in death by her father, Robert L. Mohn.
No services or calling hours will be held. Cremation took place at the Family Care Group Cremation Center. The Fleming Funeral Home, Inc., 49 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions in Mrs. Coon’s name may be made to the Northeast Ohio Regional Cancer Center, 2412 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, Ohio 44004.
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Darla Griggs
January 2, 2004
Mom,
You fought a good fight
As you battled cancer once again.
You had won the first battle with cancer,
However, this time the cancer seemed to be winning.
Therefore, we painfully watched as the cancer slowly
Started to win the battle, knowing we could not
Help in this fight except to be there for love and support.
The cancer kept winning...
And we knew your time was growing short.
As hard as we kept trying to accept what was happening,
We were not ready to let you go.
Nevertheless, God looked down and saw your pain and suffering.
With mercy in his heart, God stopped your suffering.
As the cancer finally won the battle,
He gave you a place in His eternal world,
Free from pain and suffering.
Though it broke our hearts to lose you,
You did not go alone, for part of us went with you,
The day when God finally took you home.
In time our hearts will heal, but know that
You are still loved by all of us.
We will keep your precious memory alive,
Remembering and treasuring the moments we had.
For deep within our hearts, we will know that
You are always with us,
Watching over us with tender loving care.
--Forever in my Heart
Your Loving Daughter
Holly McLaughlin
January 2, 2004
Darl, Darla & Cheryl
My heart goes out to all of you at this time. May this bring you all closer together as you mourn for your loss. You are all in my prayers. If there is anything I can do for you, just let me know...
Carolyn Landes
December 29, 2003
Dear Cheryl,
All of us here in the Landes-Schuenemeyer Clan have been thinking of you and your Family. We hope all the good strong spirit of your Mom has been with you through the holidays. Lots of Love from Carolyn, Mark, Addie, Jude, Cecilia,
and Della.
ClogBusters, Inc
December 23, 2003
Darla and family- With deepest sympathy for your loss. Our prayers are with you in this time of need.
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Patsy (Lawrence) Dye
December 23, 2003
Dear Darl and Family,
It is with regret that I heard of Karen's passing. I remember her as a quiet, sweet friend from Mt. Vernon Academy. She was a pretty face with a pleasant smile and I can still see her clearly at our young ages during our teen years. God bless you all as you mourn and remember her. Heaven awaits! Love, Patsy
Robert E. (Bob) Clarke
December 22, 2003
I am very sorry to hear of Karen's passing. She was a classmate in high school at Mount Vernon Academy in Mount Vernon Ohio. Karen was always pleasant to everyone. Her classmates will miss her.
My deepest sympathys to her husband and family.
Don Yoder
December 16, 2003
Cheryl and Family,
From distant relatives, our thoughts and prayers are with you. The entire H.J. Yoder Family sends their deepest condolences during this difficult time. We're so sorry to hear about our cousin Karen's passing. I,m sure you are blessed with many great memories.
The H.J. Yoder Family
Elaine Spencer
December 10, 2003
Darl, Cheryl and Darla,
My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. May you be strong just as Karen would want you to be. I am sure she is looking down at us and wondering what "all the fuss is about" in her always practical sense of humor! I will never forget Karen and her matter-of-fact approach to her illness. You were truly blessed to have shared her life with her and those of us that worked with her can honestly say she inspired us by her bravery. She was a wonderful nurse and most of all, a great friend. God's blessings always. Elaine
Chris Barnes
December 9, 2003
To Cheryl and the Coon family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Although I didn't know Karen, if Cheryl was anything like her, she must have been a wonderful woman. I'm sure you are blessed with many great memories. Treasure them always.
Pete Rook
December 8, 2003
I would like to express my deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Thelma Parish
December 6, 2003
Darl, Cheryl.& Darla, May you remember only the good times & what a quiet,strong,hard-working,courageou s person Karen was.Love always, Thelma
Erika Campos
December 5, 2003
Cheryl and family,
I know this was a tough year. You have great strength and inspired me to be a better person. Cheryl, your mother was blessed to have you as a daughter and my prayers are with you and your family. Love you and thinking of you.
Gerald Coon
December 4, 2003
Darl, Cheryl, Darla, and Steve,
We extend our deepest sympathy for your loss of Karen. It was one very rough year for you all, and our thoughts are with you. We'll always remember Karen, and her prize winning pies.
Carol Coon Harrison
December 4, 2003
Thinking of all of you. Enjoyed the time we had together a couple of years ago. Wish we could have been closer.
Love, Calif Cousin Carol
Diana Evans
December 4, 2003
Darl, Cheryl, Darla and Family:
Want you all to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Mom Coon has inspired many of us through her love for the beauty of the out doors. Plus her great taste for picking some terrific ice creams. She will be forever in my heart and memories. She definitely left a great legacy for all of us and will always be remembered. I send my sincere condolences to my best friend and second family. With Deepest Sympathy, Diana
Joyce and Tom Cole
December 4, 2003
Cheryl and family: We're so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Eileen Irish
December 4, 2003
Dear Uncle Darl,Cheryl & Darla,
We were so sorry to hear of Aunt Karen's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Love,
Eileen & Steve
Howard & Gay Coon
December 4, 2003
With deep sympathy our prayers are with Karen and Family
Savita Bagga
December 4, 2003
May god grant peace to the sweet and brave lady who faced her illness bravely and give stength to the family her husband, daughters and other close members to bear this loss
Darrell Coon
December 4, 2003
Darl, Cheryl, Darla and others -
We would like to express our sincere condolences. This must have been a very difficult year for you all. I have many fond memories of Aunt Karen and she will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Darrell, Carla, Daniel, Stephanie, Mary, Kevin, Gerard, Carl, Ellen, and Catherine.
Barbara Thompson
December 4, 2003
Darl, Cheryl, Darla, Steve: Sincerest of sympathies and thoughts for you all at this time. I am in awe of the way Karen faced this battle. A courageous and strong-willed woman. May that be her legacy to her daughters.
Fleming Funeral Home
December 3, 2003
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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