Interment will be at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church.
Darwin Lee “Bud” Coffey, 75 of Glenwood, Iowa, entered into eternal rest on March 2, 2011 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born September 14, 1935 in Mills County, Iowa to Charles Hubert and Sarah Alvina Leora (Cowardin) Coffey.
Bud was united in marriage to Charlene Radford on June 3, 1957 in San Diego, California. To this union three children were born, Charles, Chris and Cammy. Bud faithfully served his country in the Navy. The family moved to Glenwood in 1960, where he enjoyed farming and worked at the Roth Packing House in Glenwood and later in Omaha. He then worked as a storekeeper at the Glenwood State Hospital School.
Bud was a faithful member of the First Christian Church in Glenwood. In the early years of their marriage, Bud and Charlene loved to dance. They enjoyed camping, fishing and especially loved to spend time with all of their grandchildren. Bud was a talented carpenter and enjoyed woodworking.
Preceding Bud in death were his parents, brother-in-law, Wilbur Wolfe and granddaughter, Amanda Grace Coffey. He is survived by wife, Charlene Coffey; Charles & wife Renee Coffey all of Glenwood, Iowa; Chris Coffey and friend, Ellen of Victoria, Texas; Cammy & husband Lyle Filkins of Bellevue, Nebraska; 12 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; sister, Betty Wolfe and friend, Bud Hammers of Glenwood, Iowa; nieces, nephews, extended relatives and a host of friends.
Visitation:Friday, March 4, 2011
6:30 PM
212 S. Locust St.
Glenwood, IA51534
Service:Saturday, March 5, 2011
2:00 PM
Peterson Mortuary
Glenwood, IA51534
11 Condolences
Our deepest sympathy to the Coffey Family.
I’m sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts are with you.
Doug
My condolences to the Coffey family. Bud was a good guy.
I’m So Sorry To Hear Of His Passing. My Condolences To All The Coffey Families. Bud Was A Very Special & Well Liked Guy By All Who Knew Him! He Will Always Be In All Your Hearts & Watching Over You! My Thoughts & Prayers To All Of You At This Very Difficult Time.
Our hearts go out to Charlene, the children and grandchildren. We know all too well the deep sorrow you are feeling and will pray for God to grant you strength and peace in the days ahead.
I’m sorry to hear of Bud’s passing. My thoughts are with Mrs. Coffey, Chuck and th rest of his family.
Ken
I offer my sincere condolences to the Coffey family at this difficult time. You were fortunate to have such a great man as Bud in your lives. Growing up as a friend of Chuck I have very fond memories of him. Please accept my deepest sympathies. Wendell
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Mike and Kathy
Our deepest symptathies go out to the Coffey family. We know Cammy’s father will be sadly missed. We have her in our thoughts and prayers.
from everyone at Cass/Sarpy Industries
Charlene and family, I am so saddened to hear of Bud’s passing. He was such a gentleman and one of the nicest men one would ever meet. I remember him at the volleyball games cheering on Sara. I am very sorry for your loss. Melanie Howard
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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