This obituary appeared in newspapers in Boston, Washington D.C., and Chicago on 10/26/2003 James A. Coffee, 56, at rest on Sunday, October 19, in Portland, Oregon, after a long illness. Loving father of seven year-old Emily Marie. Beloved husband of Marie Shea. Devoted brother of Carolyn (Bruce Slown), Susan Hinkle (Raymond), Sheila, Kevin, Richard, Elizabeth, Thomas, and Claudia LeSueur (Chris), and uncle of many nieces and nephews. Fond brother-in-law of John Nootenboom. Loving stepson of Marjorie Masterson Coffee and son of the late James F. and Jeanmarie Hackman Coffee. We will miss his kindness, wit and generosity. Memorial service Saturday, November 8, 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Donnellan Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 847-675-1990. In lieu of flowers, memoriam may be made to Emily Marie Coffee fund c/o Washington Mutual Bank, Portland, Oregon tel: 503-238-3288. |