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Timothy Dean “Tim” Coffman
9 Nov 1959 – 18 Dec 2024
| Birth | 9 Nov 1959 |
| Death | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Added by | J. S. Gilbert on 26 Dec 2024 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/277632924 |
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Timothy Dean Coffman passed away at his home on December 18, 2024. Tim was born in McCook, Nebraska on November 9, 1959 to Dean Coffman and Katheryn "Kay" (Wilkinson) Coffman. Shortly after he was born, the family moved to Denver, Colorado, where he lived until his high school graduation in 1978. After graduating high school, Tim moved to North Platte to work for Union Pacific Railroad like his Grandpa and Uncle and was hired as a conductor in 1978. Shortly after moving to North Platte, Tim met the love of his life, Ruth, while visiting the bank. His persistence won her over and they were married on March 5, 1983. Tim and Ruth welcomed two children, Brad (1988) and Kelsey (1990). After his retirement from UPRR, he never stopped working - he found plenty of projects to keep him busy. He became a grandpa in 2022 and again in 2024 to his two grandchildren, Caleb and Kitt, his grandkids were obsessed with their "Papa" and knew he could fix anything. He built each grandchild a headboard - one from his 1972 Chevrolet pickups original tailgate and the other from the crib that his kids slept in. His creativity and resourcefulness were incredible. Tim was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harley and Claire Wilkinson and Minnie and Ernie Coffman; mother Kay King and step father Wayne "Butch" King, and uncle Steve Wilkinson, brother-in-law Vic Lockard, step-sister Brenda King. Tim is survived by his wife, Ruth Coffman of North Platte, his children, Brad (Beth) Coffman of Omaha and Kelsey (Jake) Sasse of Lincoln, and grandchildren Caleb and Kitt Sasse; sisters Teresa (Mike) Reiber and Tina Coffman, step siblings Tim King, Mike King, and Cindy (Brett) Neal, with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends as well. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Chaplain Robin Storer officiating. A celebration of life will be held following the funeral at The Moose Lodge in North Platte.
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