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“Rita and family, Those we have laughed with, learned from, leaned on and loved, leave us the very best memories. Although this is an incredible...Read More »
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1 of 32 | Posted by: Pam Moore - Rapid City, SD
“I'm saddened to hear a great family Icon like Uncle Jack has left the party - Uncle Jack has given me many great memories, laughs and acts of...Read More »
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2 of 32 | Posted by: Laurie Stump (Ashmore) - MO
“Rita, our love to you and yours. We will miss Jack dearly. My favorite recollection is when mom and I came for a visit over New Year's many years ago...Read More »
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3 of 32 | Posted by: Deidre Enright - Fort Collins, CO
“We grieve with his family the loss of our most wonderful friend, a very thoughtful husband, a great father and the epitomy of a super-great grandpa....Read More »
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4 of 32 | Posted by: Tim, Trudy, Ross & Thain - AK
“Im very sorry for your loss. Your father/husband and grandfather sounded like a great man, and im sorry to have not gotten to meet him. But Im sure...Read More »
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5 of 32 | Posted by: DAWN PARKER - pen, FL
“Well Rita, i tried to send two other notes to you and both failed, so here is my last attempt The Coy family has been very much a big part of our...Read More »
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6 of 32 | Posted by: Phyllis and Art Girton
“Aunt Rita & Family, We will never forget the time uncle jack and I in the tractor trailer from Rapid to Kent WA. Who could drink the most coffee? I...Read More »
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7 of 32 | Posted by: Terry &Maria underwood - SC
“Kelli and family, My love and prayers go out to all of you during this very difficult time. I pray you find comfort and peace in the upcoming days.
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8 of 32 | Posted by: Nora McNerney - Kent, WA
“To Aunt Rita and family- I have so many fond memories of Uncle Jack. I remember when I got out of the Navy and you took me in with open arms. Uncle...Read More »
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9 of 32 | Posted by: Donny & Meaghin Underwood - FL
“This is the 3rd time I've submitted this so I'll call you. Love aunt phyllis
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10 of 32 | Posted by: Phyllis and Art - Ft. St. John
“We were so sad to hear about Jack. Whenever I think of Jack, his smile comes to mind. He always made me think he was up to no good when he smiled. ...Read More »
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11 of 32 | Posted by: Bob, Cathy & Shane Girton - UT
“To the Coy family My heart goes out to you and so do my prayers you will never get over a pain like this but with family and friends as the days go...Read More »
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12 of 32 | Posted by: Gail & Brian - Pensacola, FL
“MAY GOD COMFORT YOU IN YOUR TIME OF LOSS......
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13 of 32 | Posted by: JACQUELYN OLIVEIRA - PENSACOLA, FL
“KEEP THE FAITH AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL
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14 of 32 | Posted by: GAIL CALHOUN - pensacola, FL
“SORRY FOR YOUR LOST OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO YOU GOD BLESS YOU ALL
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15 of 32 | Posted by: NICK & DARRYL - PENSACOLA, FL
“I GIVE THE FAMILY MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY LOVE YOU ALL.
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16 of 32 | Posted by: NECY JOHNSON - pensacola, FL
“To Bonnie and the entire Coy family My heart felt prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. May these words guide and...Read More »
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17 of 32 | Posted by: Ebony Sinclair - Pensacola, FL
“Jack and Rita, the best of love stories...We will all miss him. Love to you each and every one. Peggy
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18 of 32 | Posted by: peg lobdell - ft. collins CO, CO
“Aunt Rita and Family: My love and prayers to all, Uncle Jack will be greatly missed! The memories will live on forever! Sorry we are not able to be...Read More »
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19 of 32 | Posted by: Joani Ashmore Colwell - IL
“You will be sadly missed Jack. So many losses recently...Rita, my prayers are with you and your family during this sad and difficult time. Jack, give...Read More »
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20 of 32 | Posted by: Jody Naylor - Fort Myers, FL
“Memories of Uncle Jack will always hold lots of laughs and great thoughts and smiles.. Never did we see him with out a smile either,,, he had a way...Read More »
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21 of 32 | Posted by: Mike & Sharon Soule - Lady Lake,, FL
“We love you and are thinking of you. Love All & keeping you in our prayers. Love The Malone Family
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22 of 32 | Posted by: Ken & Melissa Malone - ID
“Much love to all of you.
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23 of 32 | Posted by: Kirk Lynch - Rapid City, SD
“Rita, Lake Sawyer seems a long time ago, but the memories are as strong as if it was yesterday. From campfires to Blind Man's Bluff and Country...Read More »
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24 of 32 | Posted by: John & Charlene - Ocean Shores, WA
“Gong to miss you Uncle Jack. Aunt Rita and family - I am thinking of you.
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25 of 32 | Posted by: Darrin Lynch - Loomis, CA
“I will miss you Jack Coy. You have a special place in my heart and were a huge part of my life and my Jennifer's life. You were an amazing man; a...Read More »
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26 of 32 | Posted by: Sharon Koby - Sahuarita, AZ
“My Uncle Jack was my favorite. He always had a smile and a happy attitute of life about him. He carried many burdens in his life. He fought the many...Read More »
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27 of 32 | Posted by: Kristi Moore McGill - Rapid City, SD
“Aunt Rita and family, Wish we could be there with you all, and reminisce about Uncle Jack. We so enjoyed our time over the years, with him,...Read More »
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28 of 32 | Posted by: Ken & Judy Ortmeier - Calahoo
“Iam so sorry to hear of your loss of a good man.Always will remember the skidooing trip to Lauriers pass when we stayed in the side of the creek...Read More »
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29 of 32 | Posted by: Chris Hiebert - Fort St John
“We all are so very sad. He was a wonderful man and will be remembered as a very special part of my childhood. His warmth and joy in life set him...Read More »
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30 of 32 | Posted by: Conda and Bob Kalb Fort St. John
“Rita and family: I am so sorry, Jack was a very special man to me and my family. He will be missed terribly. I would love to be there with you but...Read More »
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31 of 32 | Posted by: Teresa McLeod - Tumbler Ridge
“Rita and Family, We are so sorry about your loss! Jack has always been a favourite to our entire family and he will always be sadly missed! Our...Read More »
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32 of 32 | Posted by: Kelli Hiebert - Fort St. John
Jack D. Coy (73) resident of Fernwood, ID died July 30, 2010 at St. Maries, ID He was born February 1, 1937 to Herbert and Lola (Wilson) Coy at Sturgis, S.D. He grew up at Sturgis and left school early to enlist in the U.S. Navy. He served during the Korean War. He was discharged in 1953 and returned to South Dakota. He managed an ambulance service and went on to receive Para-medic training in Minnesota. He married Rita Lineback on Sept. 14, 1963 at Rapid City, where they made their home. They moved to Denver, CO in 1967. He went to work for Denver General Hospital in 1968. He was stricken with Multiple Sclerosis, was forced into disability retirement later that same year and moved back home to Rapid City with his family. In 1969, he moved to Bonners Ferry, ID and operated a Saddle and Tack shop. He moved to Seattle, WA in 1976 where he continued to operate another Saddle Shop. He could build anything out of leather and other materials. After his wife retired, they both moved to Fernwood where he continued to make saddles. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed dancing and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a member of the Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife Rita at the family home in Fernwood. His sons Bob Coy of Scott, LA and Jack (Jaleta) Coy of Puyallup, WA also surviving are daughters Bonnie Fitch of Pensacola, FL , Kelli (Jon) Beauchman of Fernwood, ID and Traci (Stacy) Krueger of Santa, ID. He is also survived by sisters Dorothea Brown of Rapid City, S.D. And Arlene Hormel of Silverdale, WA as well as 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. And several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters Elaine Moore and Vivian Underwood. A celebration of his life will be Wed. Aug. 4, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. At Hodge Funeral Home with Pastor Pat Waters officiating. A gathering of family and friends will follow at the Benedictine Hall 239 S. 10th, St. Maries. The family suggests memorials to the Fernwood Fire Dept. c/o Jay Trueman P.O. Box 39, Fernwood, ID 83830. Visit Jack's online memorial and sign his guest book at www.hodgefuneralhome.com.
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