Blaine Coffin
Posted on Apr 26, 2011 | 7 commentsPOCATELLO-Blaine Dee Coffin, our much loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend passed from this life on April 26, 2011 at his home in Pocatello. He was born to Golden (Dutch) and Julia Coffin in Downey, Idaho on December 18, 1929. He married Ann Marie Gregerson on January 18, 1958. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple on August 26, 1967.
Blaine was an accomplished and meticulous building contractor who tended to every detail of his work. He created beautiful and durable homes throughout Southeast Idaho. He was one of those rare builders who could build a home from the ground to the finest finish detail. Blaine shared his skills as a builder with sons and grandsons, some of whom have continued his legacy as a master craftsman. Blaine was amazingly strong physically and remained so even during his last illness.
One of his favorite events was a yearly Christmas Party he and Ann gave for family and friends. Blaine was a great storyteller with an infectious laugh. He loved to travel with Ann, his children and grandchildren. He traveled to Alaska, New Zealand, Australia, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Tahiti and Hawaii. Most of all he loved traveling to his ranch in Lamoille, NV and hiking the beautiful Ruby Mountains. He attended Pocatello High school and remained a loyal fan throughout his life, attending basketball and football games for many years.
Throughout his life, Blaine was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather who was there with a helping hand when needed. He was particularly devoted to his granddaughter Camary. Over the last ten years Ann has tirelessly cared for Blaine. Ann’s loving attention was a blessing.
Blaine is survived by his wife Ann, his children Ben (Nancy) Coffin, Doug Coffin, of Pocatello, Idaho, Chris (Brent) Manning, of Bountiful, Utah, Shanna (Bob) Thomas, Kevin (Kathy) Coffin and Deanne Coffin, all of Pocatello, Idaho. He has 17 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and a great-great- granddaughter expected in July. He is now reunited with his brothers Benny Dale Coffin and Gale Coffin, and sister-Jean Coffin and his children Gary Coffin, Dutchy Coffin and Debbie Coffin.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 30, 2011 at the Juniper Hills Ward Building, 8200 W. Portneuf Road, Pocatello, Idaho, with Bishop Rick Parker, presiding and Bishop Kevin Coffin, Conducting. Friends and family may gather Friday, April 29, from 6:00 to 8:00 p. m. at Colonial Funeral Home, 2005 S. 4th Avenue, Pocatello, Idaho, and from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the services. Burial will follow at the Downey Cemetery.
Ben Coffin and family, sorry to hear of your father and grandfathers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time may god bless you and keep you safe. Your friend Harley Schulz.
Dear Coffin Family -
Sending our love & condolences at the passing of Blaine. He was a wonderful man who was fun to be around. We pray that you will feel the comforting spirit of our Heavenly Father as he wraps his arms around you during this time. Ann, you are a wonderful woman & wife, as he couldn’t have been blessed with a better caretaker. May you feel the blessings of your love & care for him. God be with you.
Love,
Debbie & Richard Layman
Ben, Nancy and family,
We are sorry to read of your loss. He will be remembered as an outstanding person, always smiling and pleasant as well as the craftsman he was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Joe and Sherry Campbell
Benny and Nancy, we are at loss of words as blaine is in so many of our memories. HE was a great father as i cant remember him ever missing any of your athletic functions . i would rate him as #1 dad as he never kicked out butts for any of the trouble we used to get in. Sorry i just heard about his passing as i woild like to have attened the services. jv
I am so sorry to hear about Blaine’s passing. He built the house on City Creek for Vernon and me. It was a beautifule home for 38 years. I enjoyed his humor and the fact that he was humble. You will be missed by all. Love to you and the family. Love, Sharon
I have know Deanne for a long time, and I wish her and her family all our love and support for them. I remember Deanne speaking of love and support that her father gave her and her family. Love ya D..
I met Blaine several years ago when he was working in Rockford (just out side of Blackfoot) He often came into the cafe I ran for lunch with his friend Doug Zitterkoff. He instantly was a favorite with all the locals, and was the highlight of my day many times. He had a great love for his amazing family, and the pride he had in them all was very heart warming. What great blessings he shared with this world, and how lucky I feel to be able to say he was my friend.
God bless you all, and Blaine….so long my cherished friend.
Kathi Hjelm