Alice Coffin
March 17, 2010
Alice Coffin, 87, died Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at the Mitchell Village Care Center. She was born May 23, 1922 in Ridgefield, New Jersey to Maude Jackson and Ralph Williamson.
She enjoyed dancing, taking walks and cooking Sunday dinners for her family. Alice especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her son, Steven (Deb) Coffin; daughters, Jane (Russ) Beebe and Sharyn (Jim) Ethington; 12 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Lyle Coffin.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines. Burial will follow at Panther Creek Cemetery in Adel, Iowa. A visitation with the family present will be 5-7 p.m., Friday, March 19, 2010 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mitchell Village Care Center or Iowa Hospice in loving memory of Alice.
Online condolences to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
STEVE & SUE OKONES
03/19/2010
RUSTY AND JANE-MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IT IS NEVER EASY TO LOSE A PARENT I HAVE LOST BOTH OF MINE AND I THINK OF THEM OFTEN IN YOUR TIME OF NEED I AM WITH YOU AND THINKING OF YOU MAY MY GOD BLESS YOU IN YOUR TIME OF NEED
Frank Gossen Phx AZ
03/19/2010
My condolences to the family. I am the son of Claire (Thomas) Gossen who's father was George (Beebe) Thomas. May the Lord greet her with open arms.
Bill & Karen Danielson
03/19/2010
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Bill Cross
03/19/2010
To my DMACC classmate Steve and family,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Cherish the fond memories of life with your mother. Peace be with you and your family during this difficult time. Bill Cross-Mason City, IA
Chuck & Carol Douglas
03/19/2010
Jane and Rusty:
We were so very sorry to hear about your mother. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Sarah Kerby
03/19/2010
Jane and Family-
Sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. Please know that you and she are in my thoughts and prayers. May her memory always live on in your hearts.
Sarah Kerby
Janet and Dave Harden
03/18/2010
WE are so sorry to hear of Alice's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. Find comfort in knowing she is now at peace. Always remember the good times you had with her. I'm sure my Mom will meet her there and they will take care of eachother and share stories of their families. May God bless you all.
Mary Hultman
03/18/2010
I am so sorry, Jane. You and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary