Claudia Lynne Coats

Our dear friend and mother Claudia returned to her Father in Heaven on May 28, 2021.

Claudia Lynne Housel was born in California in 1935. She was the fourth child of Clarissa (Riggs) and Wesley Housel. She had 3 older and 2 younger brothers. Claudia, known as Lynne when she was growing up, was especially devoted to her little brother Patrick Albyn. It was a terrible tragedy when he died in a house fire at the age of 2. Claudia was only 8 years old at the time, but remembers her stake president, Howard W. Hunter comforting and caring for her family in this time of grief. (Howard W. Hunter later became the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.)

Claudia was married to George E Coats from 1955-1977 and they had 5 children, 3 boys and 2 girls. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, a great cook, and had a great sense of humor.

Claudia was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was endowed in the temple. Local Church members enjoyed visiting her at Tall Oaks, her group home, and she especially liked it when families with children came by. Many of us have very fond memories of Claudia and will miss her very much.

A memorial service will be held Saturday for her at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 9600 W Grange Ave, Hales Corners, WI 53130.  Friends to gather at 9:30 am in the Chapel with a Memorial Service to follow at 10:00 am.

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