Obituary of Arden Kelly Coleman

Arden Kelly Coleman 11/27/1943 to 06/13/2011 Arden (Kelly) was born November 27, 1943, in Olympia, Washington, to Ray Francis and Blanche Laureen (Dean) Coleman. He spent his childhood on the family farm, fishing in the creek and enjoying the woods. He loved fishing, football, bowling and country music. He worked for Whitestar and Simpson Timber mills before an early retirement due to a brain tumor in 1979. He spent his days working in the yard and feeding the wildlife, especially raccoons and squirrels. He leaves behind two sons, Brian and Jory; a daughter, Deana; 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; numerous nephews and nieces; sisters, Carol Elliott, Alice Forrester, Janet Watson; and brothers, Alvin, Gary, Michael, Patrick, and Ray Coleman. Proceeding him in death were his parents, and sisters, Shirley Heither and Virginia Coleman. To leave memories of Arden or condolences for the family, please click on "View Guestbook" below.