Obituary: John "Buddy" Coyle

Funeral Services

Funeral services will take place on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 10:30 AM (Mountain).

Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota

Interment

Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota

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In memory of

John "Buddy" Coyle

of Philip, South Dakota, died on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at the Scotchman Living Center in Philip at the age of 92

John "Buddy" Coyle was born to Anna and Ray Coyle on September 17, 1929, in Haakon County. He graduated from Philip High School in 1947 and served in the United States Airforce before returning to Philip to marry his high school sweetheart, Florence Colvin on January 24, 1952. Buddy and Florence raised 8 children, owned and operated a full-service gas station, Coyle’s Standard Service, for 31 years and ranched south of Philip. Buddy eventually retired from ranching at the age of 81.

Buddy is survived by his seven children: Mark (Denise) of Philip, Vicki of Colorado Springs, CO, Michael George (Vicki) of Oklahoma City, OK, Alison (John Huntley) of Rapid City, Mary (Dan Mahoney) of Rapid City, Kevin of Sioux Falls, and Ray (Kristin) of St. Paul, MN; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and his sister, Patty Shaffer of Centennial, CO.

Buddy was preceded in death by his wife, Florence; son, John Philip; great-granddaughter, Mia Bjornson; parents, Anna and Ray Coyle; brothers, William, Joe, Robert, and Sonny; and sisters, Dorothy Heidler and Nellie Coyle.

A visitation will be held from 6-7 p.m. with a Christian Funeral Vigil at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 15, 2022 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip.

Christian Funeral Committal with military honors will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip.

A luncheon will follow in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church basement.

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to Matt Donnelly, Kay Foland, and the staff at Philip Health Services for the care and kindness shown to our father.

VISITATION
Friday, July 15, 2022 - 6-7 p.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota

CHRISTIAN FUNERAL VIGIL
Friday, July 15, 2022 - 7 p.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota

CLERGY
Fr. Grant Gerlach assisted by
Deacon Lloyd Frien

PALLBEARERS
Mark Coyle - Michael George Coyle - Kevin Coyle
Raymond Coyle - Keenahn Coyle - Dan Mahoney
Conor Mahoney - Matt Donnelly
Ryan Mahoney (U.S. Army)

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

CHRISTIAN FUNERAL COMMITTAL
WITH MILITARY HONORS
Saturday, July 16, 2022 - 10:30 a.m.
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota

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When Bud and his wife had their cabin down by Custer, they loaned their picnic table to a complete strangers to use at our wedding. Bud even helped me load it. Great people. I am truly sorry they're gone. ~ Stan & Sandra Stenson Custer (8/4/2022)
Our deepest sympathy ~ Del & Mary Beck Summerset (7/18/2022)
Sympathy and prayers to Buddy's family. ~ Donna Bodkin Craven Rapid City (7/15/2022)
My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless! ~ Christine Pulaski Piedmont (7/14/2022)
Sorry for your loss and thinking of you and the family ~ Hoot and Marilyn Willhoite Rapid City (7/14/2022)
We had a lot of wonderful times with Buddy and Florence at wrestling meets for several years-great memories. Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss, God Bless your family. ~ Kenneth & Linda McIlravy Philip (7/14/2022)
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May the sweet memories with your dad bring you comfort during this time. You all took such good care of your dad and loved him well. We are so sorry for your loss. Love to you all. ~ Jennifer Sargent Oklahoma City, OK (7/13/2022)
May Buddy Rest In Peace and God's Blessings to his family! ~ Lou Ann Coyle Belle Fourche, SD (7/13/2022)
Vicki and family. My condolences. ~ Kelly Rock Indian Land, SC (7/13/2022)
My sincere sympathies to all of Buddy's family. I worked for Buddy and Florence when I was in high school. What a learning experience it was! Buddy worked so hard at the station but always had time to say hi when I would stop by in later years. You and Florence raised a wonderful large family and you will surely be missed. Prayers for all of his family as you grieve. Cherish your memories. ~ Mary Lou (McKay) Fellows Puyallup, Wa. (7/13/2022)
Prayers to the family. May the love of family and friends help comfort you all in the days ahead. ~ David & Karen Webb Rapid City, SD (7/13/2022)
Thanks for your service! ~ A Veteran (7/12/2022)
NE ~ Joann Stark South Sioux City (7/12/2022)
~ Joe & Bobbi Woitte Box Elder, South Dakota (7/12/2022)
Mark & Family, Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all. So many memories of Buddy at the gas station. He was a very special guy. He will be missed. God Bless ~ Ralph & Cathy Fiedler Sturgis, SD (7/12/2022)
Mark & Families, We have You all in our Thoughts & Prayers during Your time of Loss. Your Folks raised a great Christain Family; This is a Loss to Your Community. God's Blessings to All of You! Kathy & Jerry ~ Kathy S.& Jerry Noteboom 21309 Cabin Road (7/12/2022)
We are thinking of all you folks during this difficult time. Hold on to all the memories. We treasure all the wrestling tournaments we went to when Raymond and Lance were wrestling. We so enjoyed visiting Buddy, loved seeing him drive past our place all those years. ~ Les & Joann Pearson Philip, SD (7/12/2022)
The entire family has been, and, will continue to be, in my thoughts and prayers. It is never easy to lose a loved one. I pray Buddy is at peace now, and I am grateful for the opportunity I got to get to know him and his family when he lived at Silverleaf. Buddy had an amazing family looking out for him. I witnessed it first hand every time one of you visited our facility. God bless. ~ Julie McLaughlin Midland (7/12/2022)
Sending condolences to the family. ~ Julie Brown Nebraska (7/12/2022)
I will miss Mr Coyle ~ Trisha Ireland Philip (7/11/2022)
So sorry to hear of your loss.My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. ~ Tootie Formanek York,Nebraska (7/11/2022)