Jay D. Coffey
August 18, 2020
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Jay D. Coffey, 86, passed away August 18, 2020 at Eden Crest at Legacy in Norwalk.
Jay was born July 26, 1934 in Corydon, Iowa to James and Mary Coffey. After graduating from Corydon High School, he moved to Des Moines, Iowa starting a job in construction. Little did he know that would be his life’s career. Masonry, framing, remodeling, building residential and multi-family homes. He retired when he was 68 and his son took over the business.
Jay married Ann Lewis in 1954, they had three children, Kathie and Jack Eaton, Mike Coffey and Tricia and Kelly Claybrook. From that came eight beautiful granddaughters, and from them there were 20 great-grandchildren. He was very proud of all of them. He involved himself in softball, baseball and Cub Scouts. Iowa football and NASCAR were his favorite sports. He was a very hard working, kind and caring man. Jay was proud to be an American and very patriotic. He always made it a point to say “thank you for your service” to any serviceman or servicewoman he encountered.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church. A public Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Alzheimer’s Association in loving memory of Jay.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Jerry Wells
08/26/2020
Mike and families of Jay, I'm sorry to hear of your dads' passing. he was a great friend of my inlaws, Rodger and Mary Ann Cory, as well as myself. I'll always remember his
generosity in giving us access to his acreage down around Lake Rathbun to go mushroom hunting
each spring with Rodger, Leroy Liston, and my brother-in-law
Craig Overton, never realizing he
was born and reared in Corydon.
Mike, you can take solace in knowing he has returned home, to heaven and is in the good and loving hands of Jesus.Gods' blessings to you and all of your
families at this time. I look forward to crossing paths with you again some day.
Your friend always,
Jerry Wells
Steve Beasley
08/25/2020
I'm so sorry for your loss Kathie. I know the loss is especially hard right now, but your dad's in a better place and at peace now. My love and prayers to you and your family.
Bonnie Gilbert t
08/25/2020
So sorry for your loss, prayers and thoughts are with you all.
PJ & Mona Pins
08/23/2020
We are very sorry for you loss. Prayers to the family during these difficult days.
Dick and Irene Glade
08/23/2020
Many prayers to the family as you grieve for Jay. He was a great neighbor and will never be forgotten. He was full of spunk and we took to him right away.
Dee May (Munyon)
08/21/2020
There is not anything I can say that hasn't already been said about Jay. Living as next door neighbors for many years we shared a lot of memories. Praying for God's comfort to you all.
Edward Coffey
08/21/2020
I am sorry for your loss. Jay was a great guy and I am blessed to have known him. He always valued his family I think more than anything else. We will always miss him at the reunion.
Robin
08/20/2020
My thoughts are with you everyday, the loss of a father is hard to bear, and really never goes away. Kathie and Jack you did a wonderful job of caring for him, and spent quality time with him at the end of his life. He is free now from the burdens of this life. I did not know him but I know he is a good man by the way you live your life! He knew you loved him; its the best any of us can do.
Esahr M. Pildis
08/20/2020
I remember Jay with great fondness. He was a customer of PILDIS HARDWARE. May the memory of Jay D. Coffey, forever be a blessing.. Rest in peace.
Esahr M. Pildis
Nick Johnston
08/20/2020
Words cannot Express the profound loss of such a incredibly special man! My deepest sympathies to the entire family, Jay was the definition of what a real man should aspire too. I'll never forget the kindness that Jay regularly demonstrated to me on and off the jobsite. He was the grandfather I never had. Heaven has received a bright shining angel that I know everyone is struggling to cope with this profound loss of such a man. I can only hope to live in such a way as to emulate what he taught me in life. Their are no words to Express the memories this entire family has given me. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Diane R Zimmerman
08/20/2020
Ann, Kathie, Trish, Mike, so very sorry for the loss of your husband and father. Sending prayers for all of you. (I worked for Ann at NW Bell 1980-1981)
Peggy Swearngin
08/20/2020
Ann, I am so sorry for your loss of Jay. He was a very special man. He and Ralph became friends in such a short time. Hugs and prayers to you and the family.
Mark & Resha Michael
08/20/2020
Our thoughts and prayers are towards all of Jay's loved ones during this difficult time. God bless.
Amanda Gilbert
08/19/2020
My great uncle Jay was a wonderful man. I treasure the stories he shared! It was wonderful to get to hear stories about my grandpa and grandma from Jay. Jay will truly be missed! Rest easy uncle Jay, and give my grandparents big hugs for me!
Elizabeth & Leland Perkins
08/19/2020
Our thoughts and prayers to Aunt Ann Kathie Jack Mike Trish Kelly. Jay will be remembered for his many great qualities. He always loved having his family around him. He will be missed.