Patricia A. Coates

Patricia A. Coates, 76, went home to meet Jesus and see the throne of God on Thursday, November 1, 2018. She was born on Thursday, August 27, 1942 in Oskaloose, Iowa to Paul Kenneth and Mildred D. (Liming) VanGorp. She was married on March 7, 1970 in Newkirk, Oklahoma to Rev. Earl Coates.

She was employed as a medical technician and a pastor's wife while loving and caring for her family. She and her husband loved God and loved leading others to the Lord. She was a Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles. She loved her family and watching her grandkids play sports. She was a member of Covenant Chapel in Bluffton. In addition, she was also an ordained minister

She is survived by three sons, Matthew (Krista) Coates of Anderson; Todd (Amber) Coates of Berne; and Nathan (Mindy) Coates of Decatur; four brothers; Richard VanGorp; Robert (Melody) VanGorp; Terry (Jane) VanGorp; and Donovan VanGorp; and five grandchildren, Mercedes Coates; Kody Coates; Hannah Coates; Mitchell Coates; and Megan Coates.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on December 19, 2007; grandson, Austin Coates; and brother, Mark VanGorp.

Visitation will be two hours prior to the 1:00 p.m. funeral service on Saturday, November 3 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur. Officiating will be Pastor Terri Werst.

Memorials may be to the family in care of Zwick & Jahn.

Arrangements provided by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.zwickjahn.com.