Clarissa S. Coe
July 14th, 1928 - September 4th, 2015
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Clarissa's Obituary
Clarissa (Chris) Stewart Coe, 87, of South Haven, passed away Friday, September 4, 2015 at her home. Devoted wife of Alfred Coe for 58 years, Clarissa was born July 14, 1928. She is survived by Al, children Victoria Coe, Priscilla Brandt (Mel - dec), Jessica Thannen (Mark), Jonathan Coe (Susan), and family friend Sherry Sanders; grandchildren Jennifer (Jerome), Sarah, Colin, Martha (Joey), Kaitlyn, Andrew, Claire, A.J. and Daniel; plus 10 greatgrandchildren.
Chris' training as a Registered Nurse was interrupted twice by Tuberculosis (acquired during her internship at Albany Medical College). Once completed, her nursing career spanned many years; from care of maxillofacial surgery patients to caring for developmentally disabled adults. In South Haven she was a familiar figure in several retail shops.
Most recently she sparked a Peace church ministry for mentally challenged male adults (her “Gentlemen Friends”) which encouraged other local churches to open their arms to these frequently shunned men folk.
A remarkable servant of Christ has joined Him in Heaven. To celebrate her arrival a Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 12, 3:30 pm; at the Peace Lutheran Evangelical Church; 06321 BlueStar Hwy; South Haven, MI. Contributions may be made in Clarissa’s memory to the Kids' Hope Ministry of Peace Church; any local Habitat for Humanity Program, or South Haven's Diversity Coalition at ATTN: Karen Riffer-Reinert, South Haven Area Hospice, 05055 Blue Star Highway, South Haven, Michigan 49090
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