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Birth	:	7 Sep 1893 Academy, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	3 Apr 1950 Sumner, Pierce County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Platte City Cemetery, Platte, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3981018, -98.8394012
Plot	:	East Side: Block 4, Lot 81, Grave 7
Description	:	James Giffin Coates, 56, a resident of Sumner since 1947, was found unconscious in his car in his garage at 1102 Academy Street at 8:10 P.M. Tuesday and despite efforts of Sumner firemen, who worked almost two hours to revive him, he failed to recover consciousness. A Sumner physician reported he could have either suffered a heart attack, or that carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause of death. He was found by a neighbor, Lott Powers, who pulled him out of the car, which had the motor running in the garage. Mr. Coates was first discovered by his wife, who... Read More	James Giffin Coates, 56, a resident of Sumner since 1947, was found unconscious in his car in his garage at 1102 Academy Street at 8:10 P.M. Tuesday and despite efforts of Sumner firemen, who worked almost two hours to revive him, he failed to recover consciousness. A Sumner physician reported he could have either suffered a heart attack, or that carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause of death. He was found by a neighbor, Lott Powers, who pulled him out of the car, which had the motor running in the garage. Mr. Coates was first discovered by his wife, who ran to get aid from Powers, who after pulling him from the car, called firemen. The deceased was born Sept. 7, 1893 in South Dakota, and is survived by h is widow, Rubie, one son, Jerrol, of Riverton, Wyoming; two daughters, Marilyn, of Sumner, and Mrs. James Forkin of Martinsdale, Montana. Also surviving are his mother, Mrs. Georgia Coates, a sister, Mrs. Hemeyer and one brother, Leonard Coates, all of Platte, South Dakota. The remains will be taken to Platte for services and interment, and arrangements are in charge of the Funk Funeral Home. Giffin Coates, Seattle, Is Monoxide Gas Victim Word was received here Monday night of the death of Giffin Coates at Seattle, Wash., where he was inflating a tire with a pump operated from his car motor when overcome by monoxide gas. A life-long resident of the Acdemy community, he had moved to Seattle about four years ago. Near Seattle, he had bought a store. Funeral arrangements have not been completed, but will probably be held either Saturday or Sunday. JAMES GIFFIN COATES, son of Josiah Giffin Coates and Georgia Heaton Coates, was born on his father's homestead west of Academy on September 7, 1893 and passed away at Sumner, Washington on April 3, 1950. He received his education in the rural schools of Charles Mix County and at Ward Academy, later taking a business course in Dixon, Illinois. Then at the age of seventeen he assumed management of his father's farm where he remained as manager until it was sold in 1946. On June 13, 1919, at Chamberlain, S.D. Brule Co. he was united in marriage to Rubie Dunn and they made their home on the family farm until 1946, when they moved to Sumner. To this union were born three children--Jerrol, of Riverton, Wyoming; Doris, Mrs. James Forkin, of Martinsdale, Montana; and Marilyn, who is attending the University of Washington. In addit on to these survivors are his aged mother, Mrs. Georgia Coates, his sister, Mrs. Amber Hemeyer, his brother, Leonard, two grandchildren, Frederick and Kathryn Forkin, a niece and two nephews besides numerous other relatives and friends. Always a loving husband and father, he was also a helpful neighbor and fr end in time of trouble. (This one is in the handwriting of Jerrol Coates) FUNERAL SERVICES ARE HELD FOR GIFFIN COATES Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Saturday afternoon for James Giffin Coates, who had passed away the preceding Monday evening at his home at Sumner, Wash., when he was overome by monoxide gas as he was inflating a tire in his garage. Rev. James Ford officiated at the services and burial was in the New Platte cemetery. Mr. Coates, the son of Josiah G. and Georgia Heaton Coates, was born Sept. 7, 1893 on his father's homestead west of Academy. He received his education in a rural school and Ward Academy, and also took a business course in Dixon, Ill. He resided in the Academy community until April 1946, when he moved with his family to Sumner. He is survived by his wife, Rubie; two daughters, Marilyn of Sumner, and Doris, Mrs. James Forkin, of Martinsdale, Mont., a son Jerrol, of Riverton, Wyoming, two grandchildren, Freddy and Katheryn Forkin, his mother, Mrs. Georgia Coates, a sister Mrs. Amber Hemeyer, and a brother Leonard Coates, all of Platte.---Platte Enterprise COPPINS COMMERCIAL COLLEGE NOTES L. J. Heaton and cousin, Giffen Coates of Academy, S. Dak., have entered for the fall course in bookkeeping, shorthand and typewriting. (Dixon Evening Telegraph, Dixon, IL., Thurs., Sept. 15, 1910, pg. 1) FAREWELL RECEPTION Mrs. & Mrs. Albert Glessner of the Bend were entertained with a farewell reception Wednesday evening in honor of Messrs. Lloyd Heaton and Giffen Coates of Academy, South Dakota. The young men have been attending Coppins Commercial college the past winter and leave Monday for their homes in Dakota. The guests numbered 45 friends and neighbors. (Dixon Evening Telegraph, Dixon, IL., Sat., Mar. 25, 1911, pg. 2) Courtesy of Elsie (#47030676)

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James Giffen Coates death on 3 Apr 1950 in Sumner, Pierce County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 43.3981018
Longitude: -98.8394012

Family Members:

Parent

Josiah Giffen Coats

(1839 - 1914)

Georgia Heaton Coates

(1871 - 1964)

Spouse

Ruby Pearl Dunn Coates

(1888 - 1971)

Siblings

Amber Lillian Coates Hemeyer

(1892 - 1984)

Children

Doris Coates Forkin

(1922 - 2012)

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Platte, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3981018, -98.8394012

2. Saint Peter Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3983002, -98.8253021

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7. Bloomington Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3384600, -98.7660800

8. Friesland Cemetery
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10. Jasper Cemetery
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11. Lake George Cemetery
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12. Morningside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3588982, -98.6539001

13. West Trinity Lutheran Church
Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3713000, -99.0430000

14. Stavanger Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5465570, -98.8833050

15. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5442009, -98.9122009

16. Old Dunlap Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5572570, -98.8137820

17. Torrey Lake Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5594960, -98.8474270

18. Larson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5625000, -98.8503036

19. Gabrielson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5600014, -98.8814011

20. Oldham Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3001500, -99.0253800

21. New Holland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4207993, -98.5986023

22. Saint Ann's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2419014, -98.6893997

23. Pleasant Lawn Cemetery
Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2419014, -98.6875000

24. Saint Ann's Catholic Cemetery
Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2090000, -98.7262000