Darrell Dale Coffman

Darrell Dale Coffman, 94, of Sioux City was greeted on the other side of the vail on Sunday, April 19, 2015. Dale was active and on the go right up until the end, which is exactly how he wanted it. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 10am, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1201 W. Clifton in Sioux City. A viewing will be held at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel, 3220 Stone Park Blvd on Friday, April 24, 2015 from 4-8pm with the family present from 6-8pm. with a prayer service at 7:00 P.M. Interment will be at Memorial Cemetery following lunch for the family. Dale was born April 10, 1921 in Sioux City, Iowa; he was the son of Harold and Frana (Hall) Coffman and spent the majority of his life here. He was a graduate of Central High School's class of 1939. Dale lived a very full life. After graduating, he worked for a brief time at Sioux City Iron Company. He then left Sioux City for a time and moved to California. He was working there when Pearl Harbor was bombed and shortly thereafter, returned to Sioux City. It was in that brief time between jobs when he met his beloved Maxine. He said it was love at first sight. Their first date was to a concert in Grandview Park at the band shell. They dated for many months before deciding to get married and start a family. Dale signed up with the Navy and left for boot camp shortly after he and Maxine married. While Dale was away at training for the Navy, he and Maxine wrote letters to one another daily. While awaiting orders to be shipped overseas, word came that the war had ended. Instead of being sent overseas, Dale spent his last year in the Navy at the Separation Center's in Shoemaker, CA and Great Lakes, IL helping his fellow soldiers write resumes in preparation for life after war. He was honorably discharged and rejoined his young family in December, 1945. Dale worked as an electrician with Sioux City Gas and Electric and IPS. In 1955, Dale and Maxine were introduced to two young missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Dale and his family have been actively involved with the LDS Church ever since. Dale recently said outside of attending the concert with Maxine, joining the LDS Church was the single greatest decision he made in his life. His membership in the church has been the source of great joy and peace. Dale enjoyed reading, playing Sudoku, and lunching with is buddies at Burger King on Hamilton Blvd. He spent 14 years volunteering with Hospice of Siouxland. He also worked in the Family History library at the LDS Church on W. Clifton. Dale could always be found serving his family and friends. He was a giant among men. He always had a kind word, a helping hand and a strong, warm hug for anyone who needed one. He lived his faith and was a man of great compassion and strength. He inspired the very best in those around him. Dale was preceded in death by his parents and older brother Richard Coffman, his beloved wife, Maxine, two daughters Diane Morton (of Costa Mesa, California) and Sue Thompson, and two grandsons, Tom Coffman and Josh Thompson, all of Sioux City. As you can imagine, it must have been a joyous reunion on the other side. Dale leaves behind a large family. His sister Twyla Weaver of Sioux City, four children; Lorin Coffman of Arizona, Denise Stilson of Utah, Nan Herman of Sioux City, and Harry Coffman of Bronson, IA. He also leaves behind a great posterity of 15 remaining grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.