Dixie Coffin
December 26, 2013
Dixie Coffin, 76, resident of Urbandale Care Center, passed away December 26th, 2013 from effects of dementia. She was born June 16, 1937 to William and Lila Tarr of Des Moines, Iowa.
Dixie was a graduate of Lincoln High School and was a lifetime south side resident of Des Moines. She married Carrol Coffin in 1958 and enjoyed a loving relationship until his death in 1997. She was a proud south sider and you would often see her at the baseball and softball fields as well as many of her children’s activities at Lincoln High School. Her talents in ceramic painting were a blessing to her family and friends. To receive a ceramic gift from Dixie was truly a sign of her love for you.
Dixie was a beloved mother and is survived by her three children, Brian Coffin (Julie), of Overland Park, KS; Renee White (Patrick) of Adel, IA; Penny Page (Jerry) of Milo, IA. She is also survived by two sisters, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, December 29, 2013 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 30, 2013 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be sent to Urbandale Health Care Center at 4614 S. 84th Street, Urbandale, IA.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Gloria Mosley
12/30/2013
Dear Coffin family,
Please accept my deep regrets for your loss. You don't know me but I wanted to share what helped me when I lost my whole family to our greatest enemy death that always brings grief and pain but hope and comfort is found in Jehovah Gods word the Bible at John11:11 and Mark5:39 that they're just asleep and Jesus states at John5:28,29 that we'll see our loved ones again and this helps me get through each day because I miss them so much. I truly hope these scriptures helped in some way for this is my purpose in shariang this with you.
Please know I share your grief.
Sincerely, Gloria Mosley
Kristen
12/29/2013
How blessed you were to have Dixie in your lives, and how blessed she was to have your love through all times. I am happy you were all there at the end. The people at her home will miss your visits. Well done.
Hi Suk, Don, Sean & Brendan
12/27/2013
Our deepest and sincerest condolences on your loss. I have such fond memories spending time at your house and being around your mom. She will be missed, but I'm sure she is with your father and content now. With love always!!
Raleigh & Cindy Hutt
12/27/2013
Brian, Renee, & Penny,
you were in middle school when we became your next door neighbors. We have such fond memories of your family.We watched you grow into the adults you are today.
May you find peace knowing that your mom has crossed over by now. I am sure she was welcomed by your dad, your grandparents & siblings.
God bless all your spirits.
Deb Stiner
12/27/2013
While I never had the pleasure of meeting your mom, she must have been spectacular, becaused she raised the most awesome woman in the world, namely you Renee. Love you.
Dean and Joy Coffin
12/27/2013
Dixie, You made for us that gorgeous green frog with his mouth wide open. Everyday I look at your frog. We think of you and your family every day. All those great meals at mom's home. Holding a new born baby boy named, Brian; then Renee and Penny. Most of all I still see you laughing, your easy good natured way. When I want to smile and fell at ease I think of you, Dixie. With Love Always