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The Life of HOWARD ERNEST COFFIN

Howard E. Coffin, 88 died Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at Kavanagh House on 56th in Des Moines.

Howard was born on September 22, 1919 in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from East High School in 1938.  Howard served in World War II and was in the US Army Air Corp.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years Kathryn (Anderson); daughter, Myrna (Will) Vatnsdal; son, Fred (Kathy) Coffin; daughter Margaret (Ron) Russell; grandchildren, Stephanie Faoro; Courtney Sharp; Jim Jeambey; Ronald Russell; Ted Vatnsdal; Chad Coffin; Jennifer Spencer; Chris Coffin and 17 great grandchildren.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 22, 2007 at Highland Park Christian Church.  Family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 21, 2007 at Hamilton''''s near Highland Memory Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to Highland Park Christian Church.

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Military Service

War:
World War II
Branch:
Army Air Corps
Rank:
Unknown