My name is Carol Bussard and I work for Coleman's best friend Jeff Stone. Therefore I was lucky to see Coleman every day and chat. We liked a lot of the same books and movies so we would compare notes when he came into say hello to Jeff. Our favorite thing was showing each other pictures of our grandbabies. He would come in and ask me if I wanted to see the cutest baby in the world, and of course I would. He was very much in love with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and very very proud of them. He was a fun person to talk to and learn from, he was a brave soul and a fighter. My condolences go out to all of his family. May he rest in Peace, remember him with smiles and warm thoughts. Carol Bussard
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My sincerest condolences to you all.
I pray the Lord Jesus increase His mercy and grace and peace upon you all.
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“ my best friend“
“Hey dude”
That was my daily greeting from Coleman For most of the past 45 years
I miss his daily greeting
Most people underestimated Coleman. They didn’t see his constant need for knowledge, a lifelong scholar who never stop going to school. A collector of books to make you proud. He was one of the most well read persons I know, on many different subjects.
He had a love of music shown by his huge CD collection. Coleman and I attended hundreds of concerts over the years. We saw everyone. When I got married Coleman was thrilled that my new wife Robin ❤️ was an experienced professional rock guitarist, Coleman never missed one of Robin ❤️‘s concerts.
Being in construction Coleman was always my right hand man. His clear thinking and guidance was always right on. He help guide me to Construction success. When I retired to go into law Coleman remained and continued to lead Stonatto Development company. He trained all my crew and taught them many skills, Jose, Danny and Jason. When his boys were little kids he would bring them to the job and teach them a work ethic.
Coleman also had a world-class stubborn streak. There was no other way with Coleman even though we tried. When he was set on some thing, that was it.
Coleman was WISE. That word best describes him to me.
Having Coleman by my side all these years was a gift.
Coleman will be in my heart forever
“ BYE DUDE”
Jeff
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My condolences to Coleman's family. I first met Coleman when [ describe how you know each other ] and we would often [ include common activities together ].
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2020, Huntington Beach, CA, USA
Coleman and his great granddaughter, Emelia
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