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Michael Wayne Coleman
1958 - 2007
Michael Wayne Coleman
1958 - 2007
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Michael Coleman Obituary
He was born Nov. 26, 1958 in St. Louis, Mo. to Armilda Nelda (Jinkerson) and Charles Edward Coleman.
He married Dr. Melinda Pat (Moeller) on June 29, 1991 in Columbia, Mo. She survives of the home. During their marriage, God blessed them with four children, Charles Forest, Logan Michael, Catherine Daisy and Tristan Ash, all of the home. The focal point of his life was his wife and children. Mike s passion for his children and involvement in their lives transcended the boundaries of the home and his dedication to the community grew into a passion for youth athletics. The culmination of which is the Albany Junior Warrior Football Association.
Mike graduated from Crystal City High School in 1977 and earned a degree in electrical engineering at the University of Missouri-Rolla. After graduation, he worked for the Department of Energy at Bendix in Kansas City, Mo. He also earned his masters in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. When he was 33, he left the Department Of Energy and headed to the University of Missouri-Columbia to pursue his dream of being a physician. He took a few classes while Melinda was in veterinary school.
Michael and Melinda set up house keeping in Kansas City while he pursued his dream of becoming a physician. He graduated from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in 1996. He served his residency at Park Lane Medical Center where he was emergency resident of the year. He finished his residency in 1999, when he moved his family to Albany to set up his family practice. Dr. Coleman was dedicated to his family who he adored. He was dedicated to his friends and the community where he chose to have his practice.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Randal Revoir.
Additional survivors: his sister, Cathy Boemler, Barnhardt, Mo.; brother, Ronnie Coleman, Dallas, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20 at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany, with burial in the Grandview Cemetery, Albany. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at the chapel, where friends may call anytime after 2 p.m. on Monday.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Albany Junior Warrior Football Association in care of the Roberson-Polley Chapel, 403 N. Hundley, Albany, Mo. 64402.
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Shauna
May 23, 2025
What this family endured is beyond cruel. To lose so much ,so young seems so unbearable for everyone. Rest in Peace Coleman family. I hope your life in heaven is beautiful.
Carson Loveless
March 26, 2024
Condolences to his family and his loved ones
March 1, 2007
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the whole family. We just heard of his passing today. (Mike's mother was my first cousin.) You all will be in our prayers. God will give you the peace that passes all understanding.
God Bless you all.
Dwain & Nelda Phelps & families. (Bourbon, MO.)
Sheila Hunt
February 27, 2007
Melinda and kids
As you know many of us are praying for you during this time of grief and adjustment. May the mighty arms of our heavenly Father wrap you tightly and bring comfort and peace to you all. With Christ's Love
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Marvin and Maxine Jinkerson
February 26, 2007
Our deepest sympathy. Such a tragic loss! Our prayers are with you. "Cousins", Marvin and Maxine Jinkerson
Ted & Cheryl Lovelace
February 22, 2007
You will always be comforted by Jesus and the family and friends that he will provide in this time of tragic events. We are praying for you and you family. Please be comforted in the knowledge that Michael is in heaven with the father and this separation is only temporary.
Olivia Eudaly
February 21, 2007
Melinda and family,
As friends of Julia Moore and family in Fort Worth, Texas, we heard of your recent loss and want you to know that we are praying for you and your precious children as you travel this sorrowful road. Our prayer is that through this difficult time of pain and loss God will pour out His grace and peace on you and yours in a new and fresh way and that even in the midst of your pain you and the children will feel His abiding presence. Olivia and Dick Eudaly
Rocky Freeman
February 21, 2007
Just wanted you to know that I have been praying for you. We are friends of Julia Moore's in Texas. She will be a great friend, prayer warrior, and sister-in-Christ during these times, so I would recommend using her. We are sorry for the pain your family must be feeling, and I will continue to pray for you and your children. May the peace that only comes from having Jesus in your heart be with you.
Beanie & Bert Owens
February 21, 2007
Melinda,
I just want you to know that I am here if you ever need anything that I am able to do for you or your children. Mike was a GREAT man but you know that. He will be greatly missed by all who truly knew him.
Carla Coulter
February 21, 2007
Dear Melinda and Family,
We are so sorry about your loss. Dr. Coleman was a very fine physician and a very nice and kind man. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Kirby and Carla Coulter
(Jason Newman's parents)
Paul, Cynthia, Steven and Zachary Studer
February 20, 2007
We are so sorry for the loss of your husband and father. Every time we saw Mike, there would be one or more of the kids with him. I know my husband always came away from conversations with Mike with nothing but praise for him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
shanda dierenfeldt
February 20, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to you and your children. Doc was a wonderful doctor and co-worker, he will be greatly missed.
David & Caroyn Hardy
February 20, 2007
Our sincere sympathy. We are praying for you and your family in this tragic loss.
(Parents of Susan Newman and Cynthia Studer)
lynn earixson
February 20, 2007
Dear Melinda and family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Lynn & Terry Earixson
Jason and Susan Newman
February 20, 2007
Dear Coleman Family,
We want to express our sympathy to you. Mike was a great person and I praise God that He shared this wonderful man and his precious family with our community. We are enriched because of it. I pray you will feel God's loving comfort through the acts of kindness and love that I know will be shown to you by this little town.
Joni Comer
February 19, 2007
So sorry to hear about your loss. I worked with Dr. Coleman at the hospital for a few months then at Pineview when he came to do his monthly rounds. He was a very wise man who loved his wife and children. He was always telling me new health information when he would come for monthly rounds. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Joshua and Joni Comer and family
Rev. Bill and Arthea Peters
February 19, 2007
Dr.Melinda Coleman and children,
We learned of your great loss this evening. Our prayers are with you and your children. We remember Dr. Coleman and his dedication to his family and practice while we lived in Albany.
Julia Moore
February 19, 2007
Dear Coleman Family-
You do not know me but I am Susan Newman's sister- Julia. Please know that I am praying for you. I just lost my husband in Augsust of 2006- we have five children. I know a little of what you are going through. Please know that I have shared your tragic loss with others in my prayer circle- and quite literally- prayers are being offered up on your behalf from all around the world. I am so sorry for your loss. Mike most certainly was a very special man. You are not alone in this- Blessings,
Julia Moore
Carly, Jason, Logan and Kaleb Miller
February 19, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
Connie Smith
February 19, 2007
Melinda and family,
May God comfort you and yours in this time of need. Doc told me more than once that you were the best thing that ever happened to him. In every conversation the kids always came up. Memories are a precious blessing.
Natalie McFall
February 19, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Love,
Natalie, John, Kameron, & Kasey McFall
Jane Dierenfeldt
February 19, 2007
The news reached us on the day of this fine man's death. Always he will be remembered with the compassion and care he bestowed on others. I recall the quilt made for his wife displaying his greatest treasure...his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jane and Rick Dierenfeldt
Eureka, California
Lee McGinley
February 19, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
I will never forget the first time I met Dr Coleman. It was on the scene of an Ambulance call. We had to come from Stanberry to a scene south of Albany and Dr Coleman was on ER call. He became impatient with the wait and drove himself to the scene and helped us with the packaging, moving and transport of the patients. We had to carry one of our patients through tall grass and over a barbwire fence and he was right there with us. I thought to myself then that this man must be a dedicated and caring doctor. He will be missed greatly in this area.
Tim Doherty
February 19, 2007
Melinda and family,
I have just heard of your tremendous loss. I just wanted to send out my condolences to you and send out my prayers to you at this time. May God give you and your family strength and peace to get you through these times. May he find peace and comfort in your hearts. If there is anything I can do for the boys let me know.
With all my sympathy,
Tim Doherty
DM(DOC) & BJ ARNOLD
February 19, 2007
Our Sympathy to all of you. May God comfort you during your sorrow time. Dr. Coleman will be missed by all
Doc & BJ Arnold
Rita Naughton
February 19, 2007
Melinda and family:
I was so sorry to hear about Dr. Coleman. I just can't believe this happened. I extend to you my sincere sympathy for your loss and if there is anything I can do to help out in this time of sorrow, please don't hesitate to call me.
He will be missed by many.
No words can ease your pain, but turn to God for your strength. God is always here for us.
Randy Buckles, DO
February 19, 2007
We're thniking and praying for you all during this time of grieving. I pray God will give you a peace that only He can and that as you go through this your memories will be able to sustain you. I know its hard to understand at this point, but God does sit upon the throne of our lives and has a perfect plan that we often don't see from our perspective. You're in our prayers and if there's anything we can do, just call. God Bless you
Kenneth & Joan Hensley
February 19, 2007
We are deeply sorry for your lose. I will miss Dr. as he always shared his deer hunting storys with me. Ken Hensley
Barbara & Jerry Popplewell
February 19, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Dr. Coleman. He will be sadly missed in the community.
Dr Sid & Dr Judy Rogers
February 19, 2007
Melinda, and kids,
We are at a loss. We were with Mike Thursday at Luna's. Mike told us of you being in Texas and what all you were doing with bragging pride. He said you were going to Paris this summer. We asked if he was going too. He said "No, I've become very close with my kids now, and I am developing a relationship with them that has become quite special. I'll be here with them and we're planning to do several things together."
Melinda, he talked of you as though he was talking about Ginger Rogers. He is so proud of you and was boasting about you as a movie star. He brought up ten times that you were going to Paris. You and the kids were his heroes in life as that's all he talked about Thursday.
You kids have a big set of shoes to walk proudly in. Your Dad was the best and a wise man. You all are the last thing on his lips when we were with him Thursday as he left a few minutes early from the D.O. meeting, so he could "get home to be with the kids".
Love, Drs. Sid and Judy Rogers
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