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Thomas Coon Obituary
1950 ~ 2014
Magna, UT-Tom Coon, 64, took his final ride early Saturday morning, October 25, 2014 ending his twenty-year battle with liver disease. Tom was born on March 9, 1950-the son of Ferris Breeze Coon and Eva Jean McAllister. In 1968, Tom married his Cyprus High School sweetheart, Karen Coffey, laying the foundation for a marriage that lasted 46 years. Tom was a cowboy. He loved rodeo, hunting, and riding in the mountains. More than that, he loved doing these things with family and friends. Tom's love for others made it easy for them to love him. Over the years, he took advantage of the opportunity to serve faithfully in a variety of callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He especially enjoyed working with the youth-they were drawn to his genuine kindness. In his professional life, he spent nearly 20 years working at Kennecott and an additional 20 years working at the LDS Church's Granite Mountain Records Vault. Tom is survived by his wife Karen; his sons Chad (Julie) and Cody (Melissa); his grandchildren: Makenzie, McKay, Alyse, Tanner, Grant, and Kierstyn; his father Ferris; brother Mike (Rita); and Sister Carolyn (Mike); as well as many other family members and lifelong friends. He is preceded in death by his mother Jean Coon.
Funeral services will be held 12 noon Saturday, November 1, 2014 at the LDS Chapel located on 7035 Lochness Ave. (3605 South) with a viewing prior to the service from 9:00 am-11:40 a.m. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park. Online condolences: www.peelfuneralhome.com
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November 10, 2014
Dear Karen,Iam so sorry for your lose of Tom. it sounds like he lived a really good life. Hers a big huge from my heart,,take care and know he is with family and Heavenly Father who loves all of you. Geri Peterson Mitchell
Elizabeth Crofts
November 7, 2014
Karen- I wanted to send you my sincere condolences on Tom's passing. I remember him as a very kind person. You may not remember me, but I was your visiting teacher, Beth Lemmon. I lived in the ward about 1978-1984. May God bless you and your sons.
Debra Gull
November 3, 2014
Karen, Thinking of you and your boys. Loved Tom. He was truly kind. Warm wishes for your comfort and peace.
November 2, 2014
Correction: That would be Cousin Tom. MJ
November 2, 2014
Sending my condolences on the passing of nephew Tom and to surviving relatives.
May his spirit live on through his children and grand children.
Was unable to attend services but recalling fond memories of so very long ago.
Love to all........... Mark Johnson
November 1, 2014
I loved hearing about all of Tom's riding experiences... and was surprised every time he jumped back on after all his accidents :) He is a strong man! And also a very good friend to my father Don Merritt over the many years!
-Katherine Allen (Kathy Merritt )
November 1, 2014
Tom helped me through my first years as an auto mechanics teacher at Cyprus High. He is truly a great person to be around. My heart goes out to his family
God Bless you Ferris and family.
Larry and Becky Topham
November 1, 2014
Karen and family, we are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers go out to you.. IIt has been hard watching Tom suffer for so many years, now he is free to enjoy all the things he loves and prepare a heavenly home for ball of you.
November 1, 2014
This is a loss of part of my youth. I. Send my complete love to you all. Tom and Mike were my big brother's, and sweet Karen was another wonderful sister. My God bless you Karen and your boys as well, may you find peace and content, knowing the goodness you and Tom have given so many. OOOXXX.
kathy sue winn jenkins
November 1, 2014
I want to send my love and prayers to you all .may you be at peace with knowing he is with you in your memories of him.we had a fun water
fight at our house in Magna when we were kids .
Robbie & JoLynn Fackrell
October 31, 2014
Tom was a great friend I will never forget the day we were practicing team roping and you said you were feeling kind of dizzy. That was the last time we ever roped together. The doctor said you had caught something from a cow. That started your long journey to today. Tom even though you couldn't rope or ride anymore you always had an encouraging word for me and every body else and I always knew how bad you missed it. Tom I just hope you and that old Sorrel horse will spin me a good one when I get to that arena in Heaven. I hope Karen and the Boys are all feeling Gods love and will let me know if I can help with anything at all. Love you all.
I have known Tom ever since he was called Tommy! In kindergarten he was all the girls heart throbs. We would all gather on the carpet on the floor waiting for the teacher to come and that was the time Tommy would tell us which girl friend he picked for the week. It took a while before he picked me but how happy we were to be picked.
We were good friends all through our lives. We went camping and High school rodeos together and had lots of fun. I will miss him.
I'm so sorry Karen for your loss. You and your boys and families will be in our prayers.
Love to you all,
Robbie and JoLynn Fackrell
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October 31, 2014
The Coon Family,
Our deepest condolences to Karen and her family. We wish the best during this time of sadness.
Mary Cook Minardi
October 31, 2014
Tom was always a Kind wonderful person who wore his smile at all times! He had a way of making you feel important and valued! So sorry for your loss! Sincerely
Nancy & Terry Martin
October 30, 2014
So sorry to hear of Tom's passing, he was a gentle man and a great cowboy. Will always remember him
Leslie Simmons
October 30, 2014
Karen ,
I'm so sorry for your loss! Ferris is like a father to Charlene and I. You have a wonderful family! My prayers are with you! Sending Love!
James Leaf
October 30, 2014
Dear Coon Family, I worked with Tom at the GMRV for many yrs and am proud to call him my friend. I was saddened when I heard of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, May the Lord bless you all.
October 30, 2014
Tom was my home teacher for about 4 years when I lived in Hunter with my five sons. He was an outstanding person in so many ways, and i am so sorry for your loss. It is a loss to all of us. Suzanne (Martinez) Larsen.
Jeremy Hatch
October 29, 2014
Sorry to hear of the sad news, I have fond memories of Tom, he was always a kind and supportive man. Give my love to my good friend Cody and Chad.
Paula Fletcher
October 29, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this sad time.
Aaron Louderback
October 29, 2014
Coon family
I will always remember Tom and his example of what a great man is and should be. It was always a good time and a smile when you got to talk to uncle Tom. To the coon family i love you.
Lori Harding
October 29, 2014
Our love to you Karen, Cody and Chad. He brought us many years of friendship. He will always be a part of you, watching over you and protecting you! Heaven has gained an amazing angel. Chuck and Lori Harding
October 29, 2014
Karen, Chad and Cody, our hearts are breaking for your family. We loved Tom and will always cherish the memories we have of our time in Hunter with your family. He was a kind and wonderful friend.
Ron & Dian Sadler
October 29, 2014
Karen and family, Mike and Rita, Carolyn and Mike. Our condolences on your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.
Brad Yeates
October 29, 2014
So sorry to hear about your father, Chad. My prayers are with you and your family.
Linda Taylor
October 29, 2014
Karen,
Our prayers and love are with our family. Tom was so loving man and a true gentleman. He inspired me and made me want to be a better person. It was a joy being his cousin.
jay, lynda mitchell
October 29, 2014
the coon family our heart is full of love for your family always. we will always remember tom and the joy he gave us. the smile from his face will be there forever. love from Mitchell and bowdens
Charlie Girl Parsons
October 29, 2014
Oh Carolyn, I was sadden to hear of your dear brothers passing. Be at peace knowing he is forever in the hands of God. At peace and always by your side loving you and his entire family unconditionally. Always friends Charlie Girl.
Ryan Hansen
October 29, 2014
Tom was a genuinely good person who would do anything for anybody and was very close to the lord ,I enjoyed knowing tom and feel that I am a better person through knowing tom.
charlene denton
October 29, 2014
Karen, I'm so sorry about Tom. What a wonderful man he is! You both went though so much trying to get Tom healthy..you are in my thoughts and prayers...love you and wish you the best of everything in the future.
Susan Smith (Sue Thomas)
October 29, 2014
Karen, I am so sorry to hear about Tom. Many fun memories of those sweet days so long ago. I wish you and your family peace and comfort. Much Love.
karen hardy
October 29, 2014
Tom was a loving kind man he truly loved the youth in our ward. He was generous and always willing to help others. He will be missed by so many people.
Annalyn H
October 29, 2014
The last time I saw Tom was at my brother's funeral. His smile lit up the room just as it had every single time I saw him over the years! He is one of those people that if you met him, you immediately felt his warmth and love. Anyone who had the pleasure to have met Tom was a better person because of it.
Edward Hegemann
October 29, 2014
I will always remember Tom as my loving Young Men President when I was a priest. There was a period of time that I stopped attending church. Tom showed up on my doorstep one Sunday afternoon and let me know he missed me at church and invited me to come back. He even went to the effort of taking me out shooting clay pigeons so he could have some time with me to love and encourage me. I've often pondered where I would be today if he would not have left the ninety and nine and came after the one. I will forever be grateful for his love and example. Many the Lord bless your family with the "peace which surpasseth understanding" as you mourn the loss of such a wonderful man, father, husband and grandfather.
With all my love and condolences,
Ed Hegemann
October 28, 2014
So many memories of Tom, Karen and the boys. We will miss Tom, and love all of you so much. Karen I have learned so much through your example, I am touched by your never-ending tender care. May the Lord continue to bless and comfort you all.
Friends forever, Bus and Julie
October 28, 2014
So sorry for your loss. I had gone to school with Tom. Love and wonderful memories to all of you at this time.
Janyce Edler-Hemmert
Wendy Danielle Burton Beagley
October 28, 2014
My Uncle Tom was really my 2nd cousin, but whenever I wanted to ride a horse as a young girl he would always saddle one up with out complaint. If I was too scared, he would lead me around the field and tell me the funniest stories about Uncle Fuzz. I will miss his hugs and smile. My prayers are with your family in this time of sadness.
Sandra Ahlquist
October 28, 2014
Karen and boys - I am so sorry to read of the passing of Tom - God bless you all - Boys be good to your sweet mother....love you all
Love Sandra Ahlquist
October 28, 2014
maybe your mom or gram or papa,needed him for someing,tom i love you and alway thought you all was my family,i love you and will miss you,sorry we have not seen each you in years, love you all very much,
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