Michael Benton Coons

Michael Coons Obituary

MICHAEL BENTON COONS SEP 30, 1958 - JUL 14, 2011 Mike was born and raised in Denver, Co. and has resided in the Modesto area since 1970. He never lost his love for the mountains. In his younger years he enjoyed hiking and spending time outdoors in the Yosemite Area. Mike had many hobbies. He especially enjoyed collecting and restoring antique radios and watches. He attended Modesto High School and worked the last 20 years as a local Handy Man. In the 1980's Mike was employed by both Foster Farms as a foreman and at Bronco Winery as a production worker. He is survived by his son Michael Coons and daughter Katherine Coons both of Ceres, His mother Hilda Coons of Modesto and three brothers. Tim and Sean Coons of Modesto and Lee Kailer of Medford, Oregon. He also leaves his long time friend and companion Cherie Hardin, many nieces, nephews, and friends. Mike touched the lives of many people with his trademark sense of humor and his entertaining method of story telling. He will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him but will never be forgotten. www.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee on Jul. 19, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Coons

10 Entries

Kevin Coons

January 19, 2012

Dear Michael - I am a Long Lost cousin - My name is Kevin Forrest Patrick Coons - Your Father was my Dad's younger brother - When we all left Colorado we never kept up but I am still saddened by your departure and I am inspired by the kind words of your Brothers and Family and Friends - I wish our paths were more connected and I wish your Family and Friends the Very Best of your Heart! Godspeed - Respectfully Kevin [email protected]

David Coons

January 19, 2012

Hilda, Lee, Tim, Sean and family,
I was very sorry to hear of Michael's passing even though we have not been in contact for years. My older brother came across Mike's name on the internet and sent the news to me. By way of explanation my name is David Michael Coons and Mike's dad (Leo) and my dad (Benton “Ted”) were brothers. I have not seen or talked your side of the family ever since we lived in Denver. I guess we all move and don't keep in touch. I do hope this note finds it's way to you and that I am sorry for your loss. Please email, I would love to talk to any and all of you, [email protected]

Love to all,

David

Cheryl Coons

July 25, 2011

Mike, you were definitely a unique individual. I hope that you knew just how much your family loved and admired you for all that you had been through. You are forever in our hearts. Until we meet again...and don't worry, I will bring the eggs.

Sean Coons

July 25, 2011

Mike you will missed by me every day. I will miss our lively debates. We were both a lot alike in the fact that we both had to be right. I will miss no being able to pick up the phone and tell you about the new cool tool that I seen or tell you about some hair brain idea I have. You were a good brother to me and a good uncle to my children and you will be missed by all. Love You.

Evelyn Inderbitzen

July 24, 2011

I remember Michael as a private person with strong family ties. When he spoke of his Mother the love he had for her was evident.
He was a man of character with honest qualities that are somewhat rare in this day and age. Always courteous with a ready smile, but able to put a person in their place quickly if need be. He had a unique sense of humor and will be missed. I believe he is in a better place and with God now.

Tammy Coons

July 22, 2011

Rest in peace Mike. You will be missed, and you were a good uncle to my kids.. Know that you are loved.. My heart and prayers goes out to all of the Coons family..

Ashley Coons

July 21, 2011

I miss you already, but I hold so many memories of you & I will never forget any of them. Losing you has been hard, but you are not gone, you are in my heart always. I love you Uncle Mike!

Justin Coons

July 21, 2011

Uncle Mike, you have always been a great uncle.. A great person... Really a one of a kind person and thats why everyone loved you man... I will always be greatfull for you takin me to work with you all those times and trying to teach me stuff... Even though im sure I got in
your way most of the time. You still always let me come with you.. you talked to me about alot of personal things that I know helped me be a better person through highschool and work.. I love you man and will never forget you...ill see you again one day..

Tim Coons

July 21, 2011

Society casts a role of what a brother or a father or a son should be, Mike didn't really fit the mold. But, as much as I know in my heart that I loved Mike, I also know how much he loved his mother, his brothers and his children. I will forever miss my big brother.

Lee Kailer

July 19, 2011

I'll miss you Mike, what we had, what I've lost, what I took for granted...but then I smile thinking maybe Hardy was there waiting for you.

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