Kathryn Coffman
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Kathryn Coffman
RONAN — Kathryn “Kathy” Jean (Snyder) Coffman, 63, of Ronan, Montana joined her loved ones that left before her and are in Heaven, on Oct. 22, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., after her courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She was born July 5, 1951, in Ronan, daughter of Eldon Snyder and Ruth Kirsch Snyder Devor.
Kathy was an earthly angel who gave to all that needed it. She never thought of herself, quickly calling others her kids and grandkids. She grew up in Ronan and was one of six children. She talked greatly of her days being the daughter of Eldon and Ruth, owners of the Valley Club in Ronan. Her early years were spent cooking and waiting tables there. Married to Ted Coffman for many years, later they were divorced. For over 20 years she worked at Jore Corporation where she had a group of good friends that she made a huge impact on. She enjoyed every experience in life like they were her last. She held many barbecues at her home, making sure no one went home hungry. Her greatest joys in life were her grandchildren. They were her world and she became “Super Gramma” to them. She also enjoyed going to the river, bowling, a good rummage sale, cooking, family gatherings, pow-wows, rodeos, and traveling to see her grandkids that lived away. Kathy had the biggest heart, in fact, it was too big for this world. Everyone that knew Kathy knew she loved them, making sure they were cared for whether they were related or not. Her kids recall Kathy buying many Christmas presents for families that could not afford them. She did this from her heart not for recognition.
We should all learn to live Kat’s way and the world would be a better place, which it was because of Kathy. We will love you and miss you Mom, forever.
Kathy’s parents, grandparents, and one grandson, Timothy Johnson, preceded her in death.
She is survived by her children: daughters Deni Lee Coffman of Clarksville, Tenn., Becky Coffman of Ronan, and Amy Coffman of Pablo; son TJ Coffman (Amy) of Butler, Mo.; grandchildren Jesse, Tyler, Cheyenne, Cameron, Carter, Rosie, Sage, Kylee, Danielle, and Ted; great-grandkids Weston and Jamieson; many “honorary” kids and grandkids; brothers Kenny Snyder (Donnita) and Kim Snyder both of Ronan; sister Krissy Paro (Jim) of Ronan, Kay Langan (Bill) of Spokane Valley, Wash., Kelly Bailey (Walt) of Polson; and many nieces, nephews, and relatives.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, at the Ronan Community Center, 300 Third Ave. NW, from 1-5 p.m. The celebration will be a potluck.
