Lawrence Coots Obituary
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jeff hacker
September 26, 2020
JERRY&I STILL TALK ABOUT OUR DEAR FRIEND, COOTSIE. RIP WE MISS YOU
Pat Ghinazzi
September 26, 2019
I keep remembering the years when Dennis was in high school. The jackets, foot ball and basketball. You did a great job t hanks
Michael Scanlan
December 29, 2017
Coach Coots was a model educator and Coach. It was my priveldge to be under his tutelage througout my South Beloit Sobo High School years. His favorite saying that i will never forget was, "kids/athletes/Sobos from South Beloit nevet give up". Goods Speed and Rest in Peace Coach !!
Leslie Grider
October 5, 2017
So sorry for your loss. I didn't have the pleasure of knowing Mr. Coots, but I have heard some of the stories that Corey told about him. I wish you peace as you remember him.
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David Cliffe
October 5, 2017
Very sorry to hear of Larry's passing he was not only a great coach and teacher but a great man. He will be greatly missed by the SOBO and Sycamore community. MY prayers go out to his family.
Patricia & Ray Dembinski
October 5, 2017
Our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends on the passing of Larry Coots. He was a good man and teacher. May he rest in peace.
Bessie Chronopoulos
October 4, 2017
So sorry for your loss. He is now with Trudi and may they both Rest in Peace. How fortunate for the Coots children to have had such wonderful parents and how lucky students were to have had such fantastic educators in their lives. God Bless
Cindy (Luethy) Whitman
October 4, 2017
To Larry's Family. My sincere condolences on the loss of your father. I grew up with the Coots family. Church, Larry was one of my teachers at South Beloit Junior HS. He was a wonderful man. May your memories sustain you through this difficult time.
Bob Mellen
October 3, 2017
Larry Coots was a great coach, teacher, and mentor to me during my South Beloit High School days. I still remember many of his quotes and words of wisdom, even to this day. He had great character and did a terrific job while he was at South Beloit. Prayers and condolences to his family.
Kevin Cady
October 3, 2017
To Larrys Family I felt fortunate to have Coach Coots for my teacher from 1980 to 1984, more importantly though was the relationship he shared with my wife Karen and myself as adults. His wisdom has a profoun ring to it as the years have pasted. His pride was in his family as he spoke of his children. We are proud to have met such a wise and kind man. Kevin and Karen Cady
Angela Vetrono
October 3, 2017
Condolences to all of Larry's family. He was a good person and respected teacher.
October 3, 2017
Casey and kids. Loved your mom and dad. Larry gave me the best advice anyone ever did. Great, wonderful people. Boy I miss the old days. Bill Wesselhoff, Jax FL
jeff hacker
October 3, 2017
Corey,Kelly and Caseysooo sorry for your loss of a Great Man. He was one of my best friend even though we did not visit we should..Thunder
Cootsie and i made a pact to go to the others funeral I cannot make as we r in the middle of a move to st louis..I am so sorry HACK Call me if u can i left my number on DADS Cell Sorry again RIP my GOOD FRIEND
jeff hacker
October 3, 2017
Corey,Kelly and Caseysooo sorry for your loss of a Great Man. He was one of my best friend even though we did not visit we should..Thunder
Cootsie and i made a pact to go to the others funeral I cannot make as we r in the middle of a move to st louis..I am so sorry HACK Call me if u can i left my number on DADS Cell Sorry again RIP my GOOD FRIEND
Mike Miller
October 3, 2017
Thank you Coach for your support, mentoring and guidance. You gave me the confidence to believe in myself and contributed greatly to my life.
Traci Costarella
October 3, 2017
I loved Uncle Larry and I'm so sorry that he's left us. I have such fun memories of Thanksgivings, play dates and sleepovers and Trudy and Larry were an integral part of my childhood. My love to my wonderful cousins. You are blessed to have such love amongst each other to gather strength. Sending love from Colorado.
James Daugherty
October 3, 2017
So sorry to hear of your loss, you will all be in my prayers!
James Daugherty
October 3, 2017
So sorry for your loss, you will all be in my prayers!
Scott Pierce
October 3, 2017
Sorry to hear of Coach Coots' passing. First known to me as teacher and coach at South Beloit, he became a longtime Pierce and Carter family friend after moving to Sycamore. Glad he was a part of our lives.
Erica Cabrera
October 3, 2017
R.I.P. Mr. Coots. We will all miss you. My sincere sympathy to the family. Erica Spires Cabrera
Ron Johnson
October 3, 2017
Excellent teacher and coach; caring man who supported students and teachers. Ready to laugh, fun to be around Larry had many friends in and out of teaching. True professional in every way. Fond memories of working with him for 23 years. My condolences to the Coots family. You can be proud of your Dad. Ron Johnson, colleague and friend.
Richard Burke
October 2, 2017
R.I.P. Larry..You were a great representative of the South Beloit Nation.
Dan Bolles
October 2, 2017
So sorry for your families loss. Corey, you, your brothers, and your entire family are in my prayers.❤
Debra Leindecker
October 2, 2017
So sorry to hear of Larry's passing! We grew uo in the same neighborhood and remember him well. Prayers for his loved ones and friends!
George Haime
October 2, 2017
So sad to hear that Larry passed away. Larry was both my teacher and coach at South Beloit. He was a great mentor and role model for so many. The Sobo community lost a valued family member. Our hearts go out to all his family and friends.
Amy Wig-Moberg
October 2, 2017
So sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to the family.
Pat Ghinazzi
October 2, 2017
Nice knowing you, you helped many children in South Beloit
Bob Anacker
October 2, 2017
So sorry to hear about the passing of Larry. Our condolences and prayers for his family.
Bob and Roxanne Anacker
Tom Sibley
October 2, 2017
At a loss for words. I met Larry when he came to Sycamore when I was a freshman in High school. Throughout the next 2 decades I ended up working with him, hanging out with him and he was always the best. Here's to you Larry....you were my friend. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Kim Davis
October 2, 2017
Our thoughts are with your family and all who loved him
Gerry Cliffe
October 2, 2017
So sorry for your loss. He was a great man
And will be greatly missed.
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