COEY, Jack Harry

The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona, Sunday, March 08, 2015 Jack Harry Coey, age 82, quietly passed away in his sleep in Prescott, Arizona on Feb. 15, 2015. He was born May 15, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois to Jack and Blanche Coey. At just 13 years old, Jack met his sweetheart, Patricia Irene Rogers, whom he later married Aug. 15, 1953. They were married for 61 years. Jack had a successful career working for Pacific Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company for 28 years, and continued to work into his late seventies, only recently retiring from working as a Security Officer at Yavapai College in Prescott, Arizona. Outside of his career, Jack enjoyed coaching and playing football in high school, college and even played during the Korean War. He also enjoyed fishing and camping and took to wood and leather working in his later years. Jack is survived by his wife, Patty in Dewey, Arizona; his sons Jack Coey Junior of Cave Creek, Arizona and Bob Coey of Healdsburg, California; and his daughter, Penny Irene Coey of Newcastle, California. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Jack, Jarrod, Kelli, Caitlin, and Sean; and great grandson, Jameson. He was preceded in death only by his parents and grandparents. Jack's family and friends will gather this spring in his hometown of Piedmont, California to celebrate his life. Guests and family are encouraged to sign Jack's guestbook and view his photo album at http://www.ruffnerwakelin.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home. Information provided by survivors.