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Edward Coil Obituary

Coil, Edward Isaac (Ed) age 93, born March 9, 1915 passed away into the arms of Jesus Wed., Nov. 26, 2008 at his home, where he lived with his second-union wife Betty Coil for the past twenty-one years. Ed enjoyed gardening and was blessed with a healthy life until the day of his sudden demise. Ed was the beloved father of Gene Coil, Muldrow, OK and Raymond Coil, Tulsa, OK; he also has two surviving grandchildren, Isaac Coil and Cameron Coil, Tulsa, OK. Ed was preceded in death by his most precious wife Ann Coil and his most dear son, Dennis Coil. Before moving to St. Louis, MO, Ed lived in Tulsa, OK. He and his first-union wife Ann owned an auto repair shop. Ed later became employed and retired from McDonnell-Douglas where he worked as an aircraft mechanic. Ed loved his country, he served six years in World War II in the US Army Air Corps. Ed made many friends in his lifetime and will be greatly missed by those who love him. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Children's Wish Foundation 1-800-323-9474.Services: No Service by request of second-union wife. Questions please call BUCHHOLZ Mortuary (314-741-7400), St. Louis, MO. Condolences for family of Raymond and Gene Coil - P.O. Box 54876, Tulsa, OK 74155.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Dec. 2 to Dec. 7, 2008.

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