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01 July 2020

Obituary of Joe Coogan

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(extracted from "The Olympian" [WA], 13 AUG 2017):

JOE COOGAN

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Joe Coogan was born in Yakima, Washington, the third son of Michael 
and Amy Coogan.  He was proceeded in death by his parents and oldest
brother John Coogan. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Judith, 
and his brother Patrick; his three cousins, Nancy Clealand, James 
Callagham, and Joan Brinker; three children, Carrie (Steve) McDougall,
Molly Hess (John Mendiola), and Martin Coogan (Tom Joseph); three
grandchildren, Jesse and wife Jessie Keating, Alexandra Hess, and 
Austin Mendiola; and six great-grandchildren, Eamon, Finian, Kingston, 
Calliana, Elsie, and Emery.  Celebration of Life will be held 
September 10, 2017, from 1:00-4:00pm at Tugboat Annie's, 2100 Westbay
Drive, Olympia, WA To view full Obituary please visit:
https://www.gaffneyfuneralhome.com/obituary/josephcoogan-
08032017/

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(extracted from Gaffney Funeral Home website [WA], [13 AUG 2017]):

JOSEPH MARTIN COOGAN
March 29, 1937 - August 3, 2017 (age 80)

Obituary Joseph Martin Coogan March 29, 1937 - August 3, 2017 Joe 
Coogan was born in Yakima, Washington, the third son of Michael E. 
and Amy P. Coogan. He was proceeded in death by his parents and 
oldest brother John M. Coogan. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, 
Judith, and his brother Patrick C.; his three cousins, Nancy Clealand, 
James Callagham, and Joan Brinker; his three children, Carrie (Steve) 
McDougall, Molly Hess (John Mendiola), and Martin Coogan (Tom Joseph); 
his three grandchildren, Jesse and wife Jessie Keating, Alexandra 
Hess, and Austin Mendiola; and six great-grandchildren, Eamon, Finian, 
Kingston, Calliana, Elsie, and Emery. Joe as a child lived in Yakima 
and Spokane before he started grade school in Seattle. He graduated 
from Seattle Prep in 1955 and from St. Martin's University, where he 
served as Senior Class President, in 1960 with a degree in Accounting. 
After a short tour in the US Army in San Francisco, he had various 
sales positions in Walla Walla, before his career in Computer Science 
that spanned from Texas, Alabama, California, and then finally back 
in Washington, where he worked for the State as a Computer Analyst 
until he retired. In addition, Joe enjoyed many years teaching night 
school before and after his retirement for Saint Martin's, and 
Olympic College On-line courses for American Soldiers serving 
overseas. As a young man, Joe enjoyed flashy cars and never outgrew 
that passion his entire life. His wife and family came first, and he 
maintained good friends from school and business. His wicked sense 
of humor was a constant throughout his lifetime. In his later years, 
he enjoyed traveling with his wife and spending time with his 
children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His last few years 
challenged Joe with many health issues, which he responded with 
grace and patience. Not one to ever complain, in fact he enjoyed 
kidding all those around him, and was especially beloved by all 
those that cared for him throughout his final days. His family would 
like to thank the compassionate staff at Puyallup Nursing and 
Rehabilitation, as well as his faithful home care givers, Mona and 
Latasha. A Celebration of Joe's Life will be held September 10, 2017, 
from 1:00-4:00pm at Tugboat Annie's, 2100 Westbay Drive, Olympia, WA 
Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

https://www.gaffneyfuneralhome.com/obituary/josephcoogan-
08032017/

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