Robert ‘Bob’ Coons, of Niles
Nov. 17, 1933-Nov. 4, 2019
Niles Daily Star, Published 9:32 am Thursday, November 7, 2019
Robert Coons
Nov. 17, 1933 — Nov. 4, 2019
Robert “Bob” D. Coons, 85, of Niles, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 5, 2019, at Woodland Terrace in Niles.
He was born on Nov. 17, 1933, in Valley Falls, Kansas, to the late Mason D. and Mable (Lassiter) Coons.
Bob was a 1952 graduate of Niles High School. On Aug. 1, 1955, he married Patricia Ann Norbut at a ceremony in Angola, Indiana. He retired from Davis Products in Dowagiac after 38 years of service.
- Robert “Bob” D. Coons
Bob enjoyed collecting House of David artifacts, watching the History and Discovery channels’ programs, including “American Pickers,” “Antique Roadshow” and “The Curse of Oak Island.” Bob was also an avid sports fan, watching both the Detroit Lions and Notre Dame football and basketball.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, William D. Coons.
Bob is survived by his wife of 64 years, Patricia Ann Coon, of Niles; a son, Mark (Sandra) Coons, of Benton Harbor; a niece, Mary Jane Burns, of Valley Falls, Kansas; nephews, William Coons, of Texas, and Daniel Coons, of Washington; as well as many cousins.
He will also be remembered by his “adopted family,” Jerry and Julie Koch, of St. Joseph; grandchildren, Eric (Katia) Koch, of Chicago; Jill (Jason) Mast, of Hudsonville, Michigan; and one great-grandson, Jacob Mast.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 at Brown Funeral Home in Niles with a time of visitation one hour prior with Reverend Carl Bassett officiating. The committal will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery.
Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in Bob’s memory may do so to The Salvation Army, 424 N. 15th St., Niles, MI 49120. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Memories of Bob may be shared with his family at BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.
The family of Robert Coons is being cared for by Brown Funeral Home.