John "Buddy" Coyle
Tue, 07/12/2022 - 4:24pm
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John "Buddy" Coyle, age 92, of Philip, South Dakota, died on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at the Scotchman Living Center in Philip.
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 rosary service at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 15, 2022 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Catholic Church in Philip.
Graveside service 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.
Arrangements are with Rush Funeral Home of Philip.
