Lila L. Coston's Obituary
Lila L. Coston, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Chestnut Fields in Muskegon, MI. She was born on March 10, 1922 to Lisle and Edna (Rider) Corning in Muskegon Heights. On June 28, 1941, she married her high school sweetheart, Jean W. Coston who preceded her in death on December 19,2005. Lila and Jean had four children; Carole Jean Thedorff Kolberg, Pamela Joan Brouhard (deceased December 7, 2014), Joel Lisle (Vickie) and Kevin Jon (Robin). Lila worked for the Muskegon Public School System until her retirement. After retirement she and Jean were volunteers at the Hackley and Hume Homes and the gift shop at Hackley Hospital. She was an avid traveler, enjoyed quilting and playing games on her computer. She was a long time member of First Presbyterian Church in Muskegon. Lila is survived by her remaining children, 13 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, her husband Jean and daughter Pam, she was preceded in death by her sisters; Vivian Faketty and Thelma (Doddie) Lambert and her son-in-law Kim Kolberg. The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the staff and caregivers at both Chestnut Fields and Hospice of Michigan for their loving care. A private family memorial service for Lila will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers and for a more lasting memory, donations in Lila’s name can be made to: Hospice of Michigan (989 Spaulding Ave. SE, Ada, MI 49301) or the Deacon’s Memorial Fund at the First Presbyterian Church of Muskegon (2577 Wickham Dr., Muskegon, MI 49441). Arrangements entrusted to The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St, Norton Shores, MI 49444.
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