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Robert Coffman Obituary
Our loving Father will be dearly missed here on Earth, but we are comforted because he is now in heaven — in the presence of his Lord Jesus Christ!
Robert John Coffman, age 77, resident of Santa Paula, died on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, at Ventura County Medical Center.
Robert was born on Sept. 5, 1931, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Robert and Margaret Coffman, and has been a resident of Ventura County for 44 years after moving from Los Angeles, Calif.
Dad was a man of many attributes: He served as a U.S. Navy policeman and retired as a Los Angeles City fireman. During his careers, Dad was the co-founder of Roadrunner. He enjoyed fishing, motor cross, golfing and watching football. What brought a joy and a smile to his face was spending time with his family and grandkids.
Dad was preceded in death by mother, Margaret Rey; father, Robert A. Coffman; sister, Mary Alice May; brother-in-law, Maurice Vendrell; and grandson, Adam Coffman.
He leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Carmen; children, Peggy Crouch, Jerry (Jan) Coffman, Bobby Coffman, Hank (Britt) Coffman, and Kathy (Louie) Peterson; grandchildren, Marrissa (Pete) Butler, Courtney (Jeremy) Carlton, Jeff, Jason, Jeremy, Paul, Kelsey, Rachel, all Coffman; Nick, Sarah, and Megan Peterson; great-grandchildren, Cody, Rylee Coffman and Mia Carlton. He also leaves his loyal dog, "Tootsie."
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19, 2008, at Skillin-Carroll Mortuary, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008, at St. Sebastian Church, 235 9th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060, with Father Tom Dome officiating. Burial will immediately follow after the funeral at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road, Ventura, CA 93003.
Arrangements are under the direction of Skillin-Carroll Mortuary, 738 E. Santa Paula St., Santa Paula, CA 93060; (805)525-3391.
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Memories and Condolences
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Terry Anderson (Walsh)
December 31, 2008
Mrs Coffman Bobby and Hank, Your dad was a super guy and he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
kim perry
December 24, 2008
Was very sad to hear the news. Every memory I have of "Big Bob", was Carmen on his side and big smile on his face. What a nice man he was. What a nice family he left behind. From my heart and Eriks, best to you all and thank you for the memories.
Ruth Coffman
December 21, 2008
The nicest man. He never said a mean word. He was very respectable. I am very proud he was my childrens grandfather (Paul, Kelsey, Adam and Rachel) He was a very good man. We will all miss him. He is in heaven and he knows he is loved.
Nancy King
December 19, 2008
My deepest sympathies to you, Carmen, and your family. I loved seeing you both in our office (C. Russell King)..even if it had nothing to do with law!
Bud & Bev Bailey
December 19, 2008
To one of the kindest and friendliest people we know. Love to Carmen and all the children. You will pull through this difficult time.
Bud & Bev Bailey
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