About This Memory Space
This page was created for Gene Arthur Coleman's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor Gene Arthur Coleman's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
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Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Gene Arthur Coleman. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Gene Arthur Coleman crafted a remarkable journey marked by military valor, Masonic dedication, and a passion for bowling that earned him lasting honors, all underpinned by a faith that deepened in his final chapter.
From his early days in Roswell, New Mexico, after being born in Santa Fe, Gene built a life of service and spirited pursuits. He embraced the discipline of Air Force duty, then rooted himself in Lawrence, Indiana, for over five decades. Retirement didn't slow him; instead, it amplified his involvement in fraternal orders and recreational joys like strumming guitar strings, swinging golf clubs, and belting out karaoke tunes with unexpected flair. In time, spiritual awakening reshaped his priorities, inspiring acts of kindness drawn from Gospel teachings.
Gene's post-military path led him to a steadfast role as a civil servant with the Department of Defense Finance and Accounting Service, where he applied his precision until retirement. Beyond the office, his commitment shone in leadership as Secretary for The National Bowling Association, and his Masonic affiliations with Penta Alpha Lodge No. 564, Oakland Lodge No. 140, and the Murat Shriners fueled charitable efforts that benefited countless causes.
Family & Loved Ones
Gene's world revolved around the enduring partnerships and kinships he nurtured across decades, from his late first wife Addine Faye Rhodes and second wife Kimie Asatomi Coleman to his devoted third wife, Cathy Joanne Graham-Coleman, whose guidance illuminated his path to faith. He leaves behind a blended tapestry of children and stepchildren—Victor Schupay (Meredith), Joann Schupay, Deborah Andrychuk (James), Stephanie Toole (Curtis), and William Coleman (Susiana Teddy)—along with ten cherished grandchildren: Corbin, Craig, Connor, Christian, Haley, Mackenzie, Allison, Brandi, Tyler, and Olivia. Earlier, he mourned the loss of stepson Michael Schupay, mother Georganna Ethel (Irish) Coleman, and sister Earlene Quigley, bonds that shaped his resilient spirit.
Remembered by Friends & Family
Tributes from Gene's circle capture a man whose rhythmic flair on the lanes and melodic surprises at karaoke nights left indelible marks, with many noting his quiet generosity through Shriner work and the steady faith that anchored his later days.