Obituary of Edward Leo Coleman

Edward L. "Ed" Coleman Jr. Passed away peacfully on March 31, 2012 at home after a long illness with his loving family by his side. Ed was born in Seattle June 16, 1938 to Leo and Josephine Coleman. He worked many years in the reprographics/printing industry in both Tacoma and Seattle as a photo lab tech, and in sales/customer service. He enjoyed fishing, hiking, and campingwith friends and family. His true passion was woodworking, from designing and building canoes, cabins, and shelves to carving walking canes. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Kathleen, sons Steve (Anna) and Darin (Nitisha), daughters Kate (Keith Tungsvik) and Colleen, 10 grandchildren Caitlyn and Annika of AZ, Stevannah of Tacoma, Chandler and Gibson of Milton, Twins Parker and Payton of Edgewood, and Jacob, Ashlie and Tessa of Milton and nieces and nephews in California and Idaho. Our sincerest thanks to Franciscan Hospice for their tender and loving care, thanks to all the nurses especially our wonderful nurse Teri. Services held 2PM Monday, April 9, 2012, at Faith Family Church, 1702 Milton Way, Milton. Arrangements by Edwards Memorial.