Obituary of Donald Eugene Coady

Donald Eugene Coady, 79, of Newton, died Monday morning, Jan. 23, 2012, at Skiff Hospice Monarch Wing in Newton. Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home in Newton has been entrusted with the arrangements. A visitation with the family will be held 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the funeral home. There are no services planned at this time for Don. In lieu of flowers: memorials are being designated in Don's name to Skiff Hospice. Burial will be at the Newton Memorial Park Cemetery. Don, the son of John Leonard and Vada (Thompson) Coady, was born May 9, 1932, in Albia, Iowa. He served his country with the US Army, during the Korean Conflict. He farmed for many years and was employed by the Maytag Company, retiring after 32.1 years, as a Die Setter. On December 30, 1954, Don was united in marriage with Delia Louise Stevens in Newton. He devoted his life to his family and friends, and enjoyed fishing and auctions. He was a kind and warm hearted gentleman, who always tried to find the good in everyone. He owned and operated the Whistle Stop Antiques, and was a member of the UAW #997 Retirees Union. Don was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Delia; a son Billy Joe; a daughter Sue Ann; and a great-granddaughter Xandra Rose. Those left to honor Don's memory include his daughters: Twilla Meador and Dawn Dee; a son Randy Coady; his nine grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren; a brother Joe Coady; step-brother Floyd McNew; several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; and his many friends.