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.
Guest Book
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)
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)
My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless!
~ Christine Pulaski
Piedmont (7/14/2022)
Vicki and family. My condolences.
~ Kelly Rock
Indian Land, SC (7/13/2022)
Sending condolences to the family.
~ Julie Brown
Nebraska (7/12/2022)
I heard about your dad’s passing. I’m so sorry about your loss. I lost my dad a few years back. If you need someone to talk to, I’m here for you. I express my sincere sympathy to you and your family. Mike and I are sending our condolences. Take care. God be with you and comfort you and your family.
~ Lolita Verhoek
Sioux Falls, SD (7/14/2022)
Thanks for your service!
~ A Veteran
(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)
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)
~ Joe & Bobbi Woitte
Box Elder, South Dakota (7/12/2022)
May Buddy Rest In Peace and God's Blessings to his family!
~ Lou Ann Coyle
Belle Fourche, SD (7/13/2022)
I will miss Mr Coyle
~ Trisha Ireland
Philip (7/11/2022)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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~ Joann Stark
South Sioux City (7/12/2022)
Our prayers and sympathy to all of Buddy’s family. Hang on to all those precious memories and let God hold you all in His hands to give you peace and strength!
~ Kenny and Robin Stoner
Murdo, SD (7/15/2022)
Sorry for your loss and thinking of you and the family
~ Hoot and Marilyn Willhoite
Rapid City (7/14/2022)
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)