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1946 - 2009
Age: 62
COYER, Henry M. "Skeet"
Paw Paw
Skeet passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at his home. He was born October 2, 1946 in Battle Creek, MI the son of Lewis and Marion Coyer. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and was a career soldier retiring from the U.S. Army Reserves. His second career was working for the Portage Public Schools until his full retirement. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, loved motor cycles, camping, blue grass festivals but most of all spending time with his children and grandchildren by coaching and watching them play sports. On December 31, 1991 in Paw Paw, Skeet was united in marriage to Sandra Lee Pumfrey who survives. Also surviving are 4 children, Christopher (Shaughn) Coyer of Delton, Pamela Coyer of Elkhart, IN, Brandi Coyer of Portage and Robert Coyer of Paw Paw; 6 grandchildren, Brooklin, Ashland, Brayden, Olivia, Tyler and Hunter; father, Lewis of CO; brother, Donald; 2 sisters, Mary Jo and Becky; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his biological mother, Marion at a young age and his step mother, Sadie Nills Coyer. Family will receive friends Saturday, (May 9) 5 to 7 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday. Interment will follow in Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, MI with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be directed to the V.A. Hospital Canteen in Battle Creek. |
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There are currently 13 condolences.
Heather Briley LeBlanc
james.leblanc@cenveo.com
Saturday May 16, 2009 at
1:28 PM
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Pam and family, sorry for your loss, I will always remember your father and his kindness when we were growing up. God Bless.
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Amber Palmatier (Motter)
Monday May 11, 2009 at
12:38 PM
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I am so sorry for your loss. I have many great memories of Henry that will live forever. My thoughts are with all of you!
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Ultrasound/Lisa Miller
Monday May 11, 2009 at
8:38 AM
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Pam, thinking of you often during this time of sadness and loss, yet a time of joy knowing that "Dad" went home. All of us @ GGH, especially your US girls just want you to know we love you and are wrapping our arms around you and your family today. May you have peace that passes all understanding. Love and hugs.
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PHIL TAYLOR
BUTTONLADY@CHARTER.NET
Sunday May 10, 2009 at
7:11 PM
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HENRY WAS ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS SINCE 1983 WHEN I JOINED A CO. 156 SIG BN.[CA]. ALL THAT TIME I DON'T THINK WE EVER GOT P.O.ed AT EACH OTHER. 'CEPT IN 88 OR 89 WHEN THE DETAIL HENRY WAS IN CHARGE OF, DROPPED THE 70 FT. ANTENNA ON THE CABS OF MY 2 1/2 TON TRUCK AND TIM WEST'S TRUCK, SMASHER BOTH [WINDY RIDE BACK FROM GRAYLING]. TIM AND I HAD TO DO THE PAPER WORK [CAUSE IT'S YOUR TRK, SEZ HENRY]. THEN HENRY WAS AWARDED THE ARMY ACHEIEVEMENT MEDAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!P.O.ed? YES. WE LAUGHED ABOUT THAT FOR YEARS. YES, HENRY WAS MY FRIEND,BROTHER, AND THE GUY I WANTED TO DO ANYTHING WITH. HE WAS VERY SPECIAL, AND I HAVE LOST A PART OF ME. HENRY, I LOVED BEING YOUR FRIEND. GOD, WATCH OUT FOR HENRY, BECAUSE HE WILL DO HIS THING, THEN SMILE, AND SAY"WHAT". SSGT. PHILLIP R. TAYLOR, MI. NG. RET.
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Jenny and Jack Halter
Saturday May 9, 2009 at
8:08 PM
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Sandra,
We were so sorry to hear about Henry. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Take care of yourself and we are glad you have a loving family to be there for you.
We would have come to the funeral if we weren't going out of town.
Love, Jenny and Jack
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Jenny and Jack Halter
Saturday May 9, 2009 at
8:04 PM
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Arlene Kiel
Friday May 8, 2009 at
11:36 PM
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I worked at Lake Center Elementary back in 1996-1998. Henry was a good friend of mine and everyone at Lake Center enjoyed his upbeat personality, his laughter, his dedication to doing things the right way and always helping anyone who needed it. I am in HR now and I just hired a great guy that put Henry's name down as a reference. It gave me the opportunity to call Henry and catch up. He told me about his grandkids and how much fun they were and I told him about mine. I am so glad I got to talk to him - and I am so sorry for your loss. May God grant you peace at this time and always. I will be praying for all of you...
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SFC Russell Watson & SGT Diana Watson
rwat@windstream.net
Friday May 8, 2009 at
8:08 PM
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Sgt Coyer will be missed by all. We will be thinking of the family and our prayers are with them all.
Sgt Watson and Watson Springboro PA
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Anna Simonian - A
Friday May 8, 2009 at
3:59 PM
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My deepest sympathies go out to
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Larry Born
Friday May 8, 2009 at
9:52 AM
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It was an extreme pleasure knowing you and working with you for all the years at Portage Schools. We talked alot and shared our combat experiences in Viet Nam, the good times, the crazy times, and all the bad ones too. It was an honor to have you as a friend and a fellow "Brother in Arms" I will miss you my friend. Larry Born
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Sally (Motter) Schiele
sjklein50@yahoo.com
Friday May 8, 2009 at
9:41 AM
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To the Coyer family... I'm so sorry to hear of Henry's passing. My thoughts and sympathy are with all of you.
Sally
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Stephanie and Michael Leumer
Thursday May 7, 2009 at
9:39 PM
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He was a great man he'll be greatly missed.
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Marilyn J. Willenbrink
Thursday May 7, 2009 at
10:19 AM
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Sandy and family:
My heart is heavy with your loss. I am with you in spirit, if not in person.
God bless all of you.
Love,
Aunt Marilyn
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