Dale Coffman, 86, Lawrence, passed away peacefully Monday, April 20, 2015, at Pioneer Ridge.
Funeral services will be Monday, April 27, 2015, at 10 am at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Sunday, April 26, 2015, from 3-5 pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lawrence.
Dale was born November 5, 1928, in Lawrence, the son of Alfred and Ivareen Coffman. He married Peggy Cowan on December 27, 1948; she preceded him in death in 2013. Dale owned and operated Dale Coffman Trucking for many years in and around the Lawrence area.
Survivors include daughters Sandra (Tom) White, Camdenton, MO, and Joyce Cromwell (Jerry), Topeka, KS; four grandchildren, Kelly Case, Joel (Wendy) White, Brandon Cromwell, and Travis (Erin) Cromwell; and ten great grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials to Douglas County Visiting Nurses, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.
Joyce,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Dear papa Dale, I have NO tears left because i heard you passed. I am going to miss your cookies,laughs,and all the good times we have had together. I am just happy you are with nana again and i bet you have a BIG smile on your face. I am happy your not in pain. This isnt a good bye because i am always thinking of you and nana. I love you and miss you like crazy.
My condolences to the family of Dale. What a wonderful, caring, nice man. RIP my good friend. Russ Wiggins