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Thomas J. Coffman

1939 - 2017

BORN

1939

DIED

2017

Thomas Coffman Obituary

Thomas J. Tom' Coffman November 26, 1939 - February 2, 2017 Alpine Thomas Jefferson Coffman. Born November 26, 1939 and, due to a massive heart attack, passed away on February 2, 2017.He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Lyladel, and his daughters Carrie Coffman, Kelly Auer and her husband Chris, and Kimmy Elsbree and her husband Paul. He was a very proud grandfather to Tannah and Tommy Zub, Ashley and Annie Auer, and Kammie and Katie Jo Elsbree. He also leaves behind his sister Patti Hale and her husband, Bob of Vista and his nieces Tamra Litz, Alison Quigley and nephew Daren Hale. Tommy was a center for his family and nothing meant more to him than them. He will be missed by his many friends but most especially by his family. He was their Superman.Tom's ashes will be scattered off the island of Maui in Hawaii.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Mar. 12, 2017.

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Sam Luke

March 7, 2021

Tom was like the father I never had. Taught me a lot of stuff that he didn’t even know you were teaching me I’m sure rest in peace man.
Samuel A. Luke

Marci Hauser

December 13, 2019

A wonderful MAN friend husband dad grandpa and etc .. He was a the myth the legend of Alpine a man I grew up knowing and loving .. Made us all laugh and was there for us when we cried to comfort us .. He is still missed to this day and will NEVER EVER Be forgotten .. May god keep you safe in his arms and his family and friends that have all cherished just great times with him. Just thinking of you this holiday season .. Love and Miss you Tom!!!!

August 7, 2018

My condolences for your loss. May precious memories of your dear loved one, along with encouraging words such as those found at John 11: 25, 26 be of comfort to your family.

July 15, 2018

Psalm 62:7,8
Upon God depends my salvation and my glory. Your strong rock, your refuge, is God. Trust in him at all times, O people. Pour out your hearts before him. God is a refuge for us.

Sam Luke

December 2, 2017

Tom Coffman what a man he taught me so much in life probually without even knowing it. Without having a a father figure he took interest in me when nobody else would. I think back at how many things he taught me probably not even knowing what a impact he on my life. I'm so sad to know he's gone what a great man. Thanks for showing interest in me when no one else would even think I was worth it. He taught me about Sunday night bbqs with the family doing yard work on the weekends and so much more that words could not discribe. BTO I'm great ful for the little things he taught me in life I think about him al of the time. Sorry for your loss Coffman's yourr dad and husband impacted my life more than he probably ever new. . Respectfully Sam Luke wish he could see the father I've become cause he has something to do with that. Thanks for taking interest in me it was fun [email protected] what a great man

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