Floyd C. Coe
May 07, 2012
Floyd C. Coe, 92, passed away Monday, May 7, 2012 at the Taylor House. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Friday, May 11, 2012, at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, May 10, 2012, at the funeral home, where the family will be present from 5 to 8 p.m.
Floyd was born August 5, 1919, in Lucas County, Iowa, to Raymond and Rachel (Aldrich) Coe. He proudly served his country during World War II in the United States Army/Air Force and then in the reserves. Floyd worked as an accountant his entire career, with the last eight years at the Iowa Pork Producers before retiring in 1988. Floyd was a member of King David Lodge #407, Scottish Rite, Za Ga Zig Temple, Men’s Garden Club of Des Moines, The Gardeners of America, Iowa Genealogy Society and Highland Park Presbyterian Church. Floyd enjoyed gardening and taking care of his yard.
Floyd is survived by his children, Craig Harris (Carla) of Davis, California, Linda Harris of Altoona and Vicki Neilson (Gregory) of Sandy, Oregon; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; sister, Dorothy Sellers of Osceola; numerous nieces and nephews; other loving relatives, and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Maurine L. Harris Coe, his parents, and five siblings.
Memorial contributions may be made to Highland Park Presbyterian Church in loving memory of Floyd.
Online condolences may be directed to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Erin Burkeybile Coin (Great Niece)
05/17/2012
I am sorry for your loss, Uncle Floyd was a GREAT guy, I am so glad my mother Mary Burkeybile made sure we knew all of our great aunt and uncles growing up. We stopped by and visted with Uncle Floyd a couple of years ago, was glad my children got to meet their great great uncle and see what an amazing man he was, Love him and will Miss him dearly.
Denise
05/11/2012
Linda. I am so very sorry for your loss!! I know how horrible it is to lose your dad. And it really sucks and is bad... all I can do is pray for you and your brother and sisters. He was a really GOOD GUY an those are few these days so u all Can be very proud of the man he was!
Mike & Jenni Ellsworth
05/09/2012
Linda and family - we are saddened at the loss of our good neighbor. We will miss seeing him outside working in his yard and just miss the fact of knowing that he was always there. If you ever need anything please call.
Jerry Coe
05/09/2012
So very sorry to lose my last uncle in the Coe family. Will always treasure our trip to Las Vegas in the 1960's and the fun family reunions at his house and earlier times at the farm near Chariton.
Wanda (niece)
05/09/2012
I'm going miss one of my favorite uncles and the times hubby and I would stop by for coffee and Floyd's favorite - French Silk pie! These were very special times.
Pat Nourse & Danielle Grandstaff
05/08/2012
So sorry to hear about your dad Linda, we are thinking of you~