Feb. 7, 1954-May 2, 2023

Patrick W. Coffman, 69, of Excelsior Springs passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born on Sunday, Feb. 7, 1954, in Alameda, Calif., to Clifford and Dorothy (née Arrington) Coffman. Pat married Kathy on June 29, 1986, at Loose Park. He proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed collecting coins, comic books, scraping and playing pool.

Pat had a big heart for others in need. He delivered pizzas in his spare time, and at Christmas, he would have Kathy prepare stockings full of candy to give to the children at the homes he delivered to. Once, Pat was delivering a pizza to a home and realized the family had no heat. He rushed home to get a space heater for them to use.

Pat worked at the school, volunteering his time when his son Sean was little. Pat dressed up as Santa Claus to go to Sean’s classroom. Once the teachers saw Pat, they asked him to go to each classroom and visit all the children. He felt strongly about supporting teachers and all they give to the students. Each year for Teacher Appreciation Day, Pat, Kathy and a few friends would prepare a meal for the teachers to show how much he cared.

Pat was a gift to all who knew him, as he always went out of his way to help others. His small acts of kindness were what gave Pat so much enjoyment in life.

Pat loved animals and he was always bringing home stray animals in need. He will be dearly missed by his family and all who knew him.

Survivors include his wife, Katherine “Kathy” Coffman; two sons, Sean (Debra) Coffman, Ryan (Sayeeda) Coffman; four grandchildren, Alana Coffman, Lorelei Coffman, Daniel Konrardy, Lacy Logan; and two siblings, Sandy Jones, Keith Coffman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Dorothy Coffman; one sister, Allen Malone; one brother, Cliff Coffman; and one son, Scotty Shields.

Visitation was held 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, followed by a service at 11, at Hidden Valley Funeral Home of Excelsior Springs, 5951 Missouri Highway 10. Phone: 816-637-3000.