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LEONA ALICE (DEAN) COFFIELD
March 6, 1929 ˜ August 27, 2019
Leona Alice Coffield, 90, of Vancouver, WA, passed away on Aug. 27, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. of natural causes. She graduated from Vancouver High School in 1947.
Leona married Derrel Coffield in Honolulu, HI on Aug. 15, 1949. For 65 years they spent their lives together in Vancouver, WA.
Leona loved spending time with her family, entertaining, cooking, landscaping her yard and was an accomplished oil painter. She won several local awards.
She was a long standing member of the Beta Sigma Phi organization and worked for the Vancouver School District in Food Services for 20 years.
A memory shared by all who knew Leona is her incredible sense of humor.
Leona is survived by her daughter, Leilani Robinson (Rob) of Shelton, WA; son, Dale Coffield of Vancouver; daughter-in-law, Teresa Coffield of Vancouver; her 7 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Hazel Dean. Also by her loving husband, Derrel Coffield; son, Dean Coffield; and brother, Earl Dean, all in the summer of 2014.
Funeral service will be held at Evergreen Memorial Gardens on Sat., Sept. 14, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your chosen charity.
Please sign her guest book @ www.columbian.com/obits
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
3 Entries
What a wonderful neighbor on 71st Loop!
God bless Leona and you, Lani.
Dick and Ellen Shamrell
September 14, 2019
Lani -- My sympathy goes out to you in the loss of your Mom. Her presence is deeply missed at Little Prairie Home. You are in my mother's and my prayers in that you may find peace and courage for the days ahead. Nancy and MaryLou
Nancy Huesgen
September 8, 2019
Oh Lani, I am so sad to hear of your mom's passing I 've been thinking bout you and your mom alot lately. Remembering all the good times we had and special memories of Leona's sense of humor and that special trip to the beach....love you and family. Prayers to all.
Rebecca Lineham
September 8, 2019
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