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Verlend Coy Obituary
Stockton, CA
Verlend Claude "Whitey" Coy
Aug. 18, 1944 - Sept. 27, 2008
Verlend Claude "Whitey" Coy was born in Sterling, IL August 18, 1944 and passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday September 27, 2008. Whitey, along with his mother Ranatha Coy and two sisters came to California from Illinois in 1956. Whitey attended at Trinity Lutheran Elementary School, Stockton Junior High and graduated from Alonzo Stagg High School as part of the class of 1962. Whitey was married at Trinity Lutheran Church to his late wife Barbara K. Groves in 1967. Whitey was our big teddy bear who always had open arms for a hug. He enjoyed dancing and a party with friends and family and even got some gambling done at his favorite casinos in Reno, Tahoe and lately in Jackson. Whitey will be very much missed and remembered. We love you!
His only daughter Michele Coy-Stockton, son-in-law Shawn Stockton and only grandson Shawn Stockton II survive him. Two sisters Beverly Castles of Reno and Claudia Cozad of Stockton and a niece Carrie Cozad-Alvarez and family and a nephew Paul Castles and family as well as good friends Dorothy Walters and family and Carla Johnson and family also survive him. His mother Ranatha Coy, his wife Barbara Coy and his granddaughter Amber Stockton precede him in death.
Graveside services will be held on Monday, October 6, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park and a gathering will follow at the home of his daughter Michele.
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Memories and Condolences
for Verlend Coy
The Stockton Flower Market
October 6, 2008
Michelle,
Our thoughts are with you and your family. May you find comfort in your many memories~
Love & Prayers from Jan & Bob
kim (kimmy) amezcua
October 3, 2008
My Uncle whitey. We have a lot of wonderful memories to share. way too many to list on this little page. I do remember him being happy. He was a happy man. I love him as he loved me, unconditionally. He will be missed.
Bill Sutherland
October 2, 2008
I am so sorry to hear that my uncle passaway.I remenber when me an my brother an dad took uncle Whitey out fishing we went every weekend I used to do alot of things with uncle Whitey an aunt Barbara I LOVE YOU.You will always be with me
Fran O'Brien (Mueller)
October 2, 2008
Claudia & Bev,
I am so sorry to hear of Whitey's passing. I know how much you will miss him, you were all so close growing up. Although it has been years since I have seen any of you I have very, very fond memories of my childhood because the Coy family was a part of it. Whitey was always happy, joking and full of fun, remember the plays in the basement? My thoughts and prayers are with you, his daughter, family and friends. God Bless You All
TOBIE PECK
October 2, 2008
Michelle, We are so very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing . He was such a happy person, Now he can rest in peace with your Mom and Amber He was always telling us how much he missed Barbara. Now they're together again.....May God Bless You and Your Family.Love You.......Mark , Tobie, and Jeessica.
Maria Diaz
October 2, 2008
Michelle,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You have been threw so much these last few years, yet you remain so strong. Truly you are a person to be admired for your courage and strength. May god be with you and your family at at this time.
Much love to you
Maria Diaz
donna townsend
October 2, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
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