Larry Lee Coen
June 20, 2020
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Larry Lee Coen, age 85, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Unity Point Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines due to complications of a stroke.
Larry was born December 29, 1934, in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1953. Larry married his wife, Eloise on June 15, 1957. They were married 63 years. He owned and operated Iowa Auto Top and other upholstery businesses throughout his life. Larry worked right up until he died. He was a member of Fort Des Moines United Methodist Church. Larry enjoyed traveling, local entertainment and watching sports. He enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Eloise Coen; children, Scott (Joni) Coen and Lisa (Craig) Canby; three grandchildren, Jon Coen, Lauren Canby and Rachel Canby; great-grandchild, Adalynn DeMoss.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 24, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. A private graveside service will be held the following day.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Unity Point Taylor House Hospice or the American Heart Association
Condolences may be directed to www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Larry C. Martindale
06/23/2020
Dear Eloise, Scott, Lisa, and family:
I was very saddened to learn of the recent passing of a good friend, an excellent upholster, and a good husband and father, Larry Coen.
I have been taking my cars to since my high school days and during the nine years that I owned the GM dealership in Perry. During all of those times, I was so impressed with the quality of work, the creativity involved, and the good person that Larry Cohen was. Even after I sold the GM dealership, I continued to refer people to Larry. Larry even made a very creative special Tonneau cover for my 17 foot Old a Town red canoe. When people saw that Tonneau cover on that canoe, they were really impressed. It fit like a glove. I will miss him as a friend and as my automotive
Friend an upholster. Our thoughts and prayers will be with each of you in the days and months that lie ahead..
Jean LeRoque
06/23/2020
Larry was one of my fathers favorite people (even though Larry "stole" Eloise out of dad's office). My heartfelt condolences to the Coen family.
Mike Fogue
06/22/2020
Larry always said that he knew me when I was just a twinkle in my fathers eyes. I remember going to the old shop downtown with my dad and Larry would always have a big smile and normally chewing on a cigar. When I got into fishing Larry helped me put carpet in one of my first boats and built many a cover for boats that followed. After my father passed away Larry helped to keep me out of trouble and always had words of advice when I needed them. I am so glad that I got to visit with Larry the last time that I was in Des Moines I will miss you old friend, until we meet again.
Michele Dobrin
06/22/2020
I had the privilege of knowing Larry since I was very young. He was one of my parents' very first customers at Gilbreath. Over the years not only was Larry a valued customer but a valued family friend. I will miss our visits at Prairie Meadows. With sincere sympathy.
Love,
Michele