Brian L. Coates
June 21, 2013
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Brian L. Coates, 51, passed away Friday, June 21, 2013, in Canada, while on a fishing trip.
Brian was born June 19, 1962, in Des Moines, to John Coates and Louise (Link) Field. He served in the U.S. Army. Brian was the maintenance and grounds supervisor at the Wakonda Golf & Country Club for the past 28 years. He had a great sense of humor and a passion for the outdoors. Brian was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Brian is survived by his children, Kyle Coates and Kailey Coates; granddaughter, Jayda; fiancé, Sheryl Goff; sisters, Brende (Mark) Walker, Karen (Ernie) Wittmaier, and Janet Brown; brothers, John (Pat) Coates; Ron (Linda) Coates, Don (Doris) Coates, and Craig Shiffer; step-father, Lyle McCargar; lifelong friends, Doug Aldridge and Doug Burt; special friends, George Migliero and Lorne and Kathi Scharnberg; and a host of other extended relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, July 1, 2013, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, followed by burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Brian Coates Memorial Trust Fund at any Wells Fargo Bank.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jill Gomez
06/25/2013
Brian will be missed by so many. He was a proud dad and grandpa. He loved sharing updated pics of Jayda any chance he could. Brian was the first person I met at Wakonda on my first day and he asked me where his birthday cake was...I thought I didn't get some kind of memo. I have many fond memories of Brian and will cherish them always. He was always willing to lend a hand both at work or outside of work. We had many conversations about life and life's challenges. I'm certainly going to miss his smile, jokes and words of encouragement. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and many friends.
Ryan Rinnels
06/25/2013
Brian was a truly great man and father. BC was always someone you could count on to talk to, and he would always make you feel better when you were done with the conversation. I had the honor and pleasure of working with BC for 10 years at Wakonda. He was a hard-working and loyal person. He will truly be missed.
Char Iaria
06/24/2013
So sad that Brian is gone. I can still picture him smiling, talking to each person on his way into (or out of) Wakonda. He spoke to everyone and everyone wanted to talk to him. He was so easy going, so comfortable to be around, so caring. My heart is with his family. May God bless.
Rachel Park
06/24/2013
I am so sad to hear of Brian's passing. He was a wonderful, kind, caring and truly genuine man. Always willing to lend a hand, tell a joke, be a listening ear or a shoulder to cry on. He was also a dedicated father who cared deeply for his children. I know he was especially proud of his son who I am sure will never be the same. He also touched the lives of so many people at Wakonda Club, both staff and membership. Everybody knew and loved Brian. The place and the people just won't be the same without his warm heart and handsome smile. I have many fond memories with him from tearing down weddings in the middle of the night to just talking about life for a few hours in his office. He was truly a wonderful man who will be missed by all who knew him.
Jeff & Chris Jontz
06/24/2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this time, we all have lost a great friend way to early. We will all cherish those memories that Brian has given us. We can be thankful for the time he had with him.
Jack & Karen Lancaster
06/23/2013
We are so deeply saddened to hear about Brian leaving you and us to soon. We enjoyed many hours hunting, fishing and just hanging out with him. He truly was a great friend and will be deeply missed by everyone he touched.
May God Bless you and keep you steadfast.