Thomas Coe

Thomas Clark Coe, 77 passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday June 28, 2023 after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Tom was born on March 6, 1946 in Des Moines to Donald and Margaret (Clarke) Coe.

Tom was a long-time active member of Grace Church where he served in a variety of ways including deacon, head usher, cook, Awana and traveling on short term mission trips. He loved serving at his church.

Tom enjoyed golfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and going on cruises. He retired from Firestone Tire Company after 36 years. Later, he worked part-time at Grandview Golf Course.

Tom felt so blessed to be able to celebrate his 56th anniversary this year in Hawaii with the love of his life, Jean.

Tom is survived by his wife, Jean; daughter, Melanie (Gregg) Todd of Ankeny; sons, Kevin (Jessie) of West Des Moines and Scott of Ames; grandchildren, Alexis (Logan) Winford, Brooke Coe, Taylor Coe, and Cooper Bisignano; brother, Sam (Linda) Coe; sisters, Marilyn (Marcus) Badgley, Karen “Missy” (Ethan) Botts, and Claudia Fowler; sister-in-law, Mary Brunotte; brother-in-law, Jack Brunotte; niece, Olivia (Akshay) David; and many other nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Margaret Coe; brother, John Coe; and brothers-in-law, Dale Brunotte and George Fowler.

Visitation will be held 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Hamilton’s Mitchellville Funeral Home, 303 Center Ave., South, Mitchellville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 11:00 am at Grace Church, 4200 E. 25th Street, Des Moines, with interment to follow at Mitchellville Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family and will be designated to Holt Adoption Agency in Eugene, Oregon at a later date.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com

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