Franklin D. R. Coan Obituary (1935 - 2017)

Franklin D. R. Coan, 82 of Bloomington, passed away peacefully at 10:52am on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, Illinois, is helping the family with cremation rites. He was born January 30, 1935 in Colfax, a son of Wesley and Thelma Durflinger Coan. He married Shirley J. Nichols on May 28, 1960 in Bloomington. She survives. Also surviving him are his son, Steve (Heidi) Coan, Bloomington; granddaughter, Brooke (Matt) Tool, Clinton; great grandchildren, Emma and Lucas Tool; brother, Jim (Joan) Coan, Bloomington; brother-in-law, Ron Nichols, Normal; Don (Marlis) Nichols, Clarksville, Indiana; sister-in-law, Dolores Nichols, Bloomington; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and four sisters. Frank was a concrete finisher, and a 60year member of Laborers Local 362, retiring after more than 25 years of service with JG Stewart Contractors in 2000. He was an avid, and accomplished bowler winning several city tournament titles in the Bloomington Bowling Association. Frank enjoyed spending time with his family and spent quality time with Emma and Lucas, his great grandchildren. The family would like to thank OSF Hospice for their caring and support. Memorial contributions may be made in Frank's memory to OSF Hospice.