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Edwin L. Coy Jr.

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Edwin Coy Obituary

Edwin L. Coy, Jr. Resident of Concord Edwin L. Coy, 76, entered into rest in Concord on April 16, 2009. He was born in Tacoma, WA on April 12, 1933 to Edwin and Bessie (Day) Coy. Edwin served with the US Navy and worked as Assistant Vice-President of Public Affairs with Chevron retiring in 1992 after 35 years of service. He was a member of the Lions and Rotary Clubs and sung tenor with the Adelphian Select Choir at the University of Puget Sound; he also was the lead singer with many theatrical groups. Edwin especially enjoyed his granddaughters, gardening and being the handyman around the home. Edwin was known for his hugs, wet kisses, infectious smile and Alaskin Bear waves. He was the best Captivating Story teller and most of it was truthful. As a Grandpa he was always the loudest at cheering his Granddaughters at sporting events! As a father he was best known for his patience and a wonderful positive role model in serving his family. Edwin is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia Coy; son, Jeff (Janae) Coy; daughter, Cindy (Bob) Maes; siblings, Molly Wolfe, Marjorie Weber, Clifton Coy, Maudie Lucas, Mabel Binam and Maretta Hiegel; grand-daughters, Karina, Cherisse, Shaley, Allyse, Jenna, Michaela and Tamara. Edwin is also survived by 32 nieces and nephews. A private family gathering has been held. Ouimet Bros. Chapel 925-682-4242

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Published by Contra Costa Times on Apr. 19, 2009.

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Diane Kaplowitz

April 27, 2009

The first of the sibling seven to pass is a very difficult thing. I have wonderful memories of my dear uncle Ed. Many childhood summers were spent driving down the coast to see Ed and his wonderful family. Discovering how good ripe avacodos are when picked right off the tree, swimming in the neighbors unheated pool and freezing when they were in Frezno, then swimming in the Concord home pool and loving it! Touring San Fransisco in the 70's and being astonished at how many women went braless, needless to say they sure caught the attention of Ed and my father, Jim! Enjoying the smell of old oak barrels while touring the wineries of Napa and Sonoma counties and being impressed with Ed's cache' of wine, (Don't dust the bottles!), in which I am still impressed! Going to my first 'disco' in 78 with Cindy after a day in the sun where I burned to a crisp. Then at family reunions more recently talking politics and discussing a good book like Memoirs of a Geisha. I'm so glad we had a chance to visit Ed and Pat last summer (08). Who would have known it would be our last. Our thoughts and prayers extend to Pat, Jeff and Janae, Cindy and Bob as well as all of Ed and Pat's tribe of granddaughters! We love you all!

Molly Wolfe

April 23, 2009

We have found the obit that you put in the newspaper and will show it to all up here. We are thinking of you and all the wonderful memories we have of Ed. We are all putting the memories in writing to share with all of you. We love you all and hope to see you soon. Molly

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