b'A COWBOY RESTS IN HEAVENG. FRED COFFINGERJANUARY 31, 1942MAY 1, 2023G . Fred Coffinger,as his father\'s passion for hunting and fishing, which 81, peacefullyhe enjoyed with his family members and friends until passed away athis last elk hunt in 2021. his home in San Tan Valley on May 1,As a boy he began his love of horses when he visited 2023. Fred was bornhis uncle\'s trotter race horses. As an adult, he realized on January 31, 1942,his childhood dream of becoming a "true cowboy." in Phoenix, the eldestFor four decades he excelled as a "heeler" in team of three sons of Generoping events. He was a Silver Legacy Life Time & Dorothy Coffinger,member of World Series of Team Roping. At 80, he both well-recognizedcontinued to compete in many World Series roping school teachersand jackpot events across the state. He practiced three in the Madisondays a week at George Aros Arena. Sadly, his cancer School District. Fredended his ability to continue enjoying his passions for attended Madison School No. 1 where he was in histeam roping, hunting, and fishing. father\'s shop classes. He also attended North Phoenix High School and Phoenix Central High School, whereHe is preceded in death by his parents, Francis, his he graduated in 1960. Like all the members of hisloving wife of 34 years, who was the mother of their family, he was a life-long Sun Devil, graduating fromthree children, Donald, his brother, and Roy Kading, ASU in 1964, in the College of Construction. He wasson-in-law. He is survived by Sharon, his loving wife a construction manager for 40 years, supervising theof the past 16 years, daughter Kathy Kading, son construction of a variety of large projects, includingScott (Nancy), son Chad, brother Richard (Sue), five numerous water and waste treatment plants in severalgrandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, two nieces, western states. He then became the owner of Pauland one nephew. A Celebration of Life was held on Davis Restoration in Tucson until his retirementJune 3rd at George Aros Arena in Eloy. Donations in 1999. At a young age, he developed his father\'scan be made to the American Cancer Society for qualities of a strong work ethic and discipline, as wellresearch on Non-Hodgkin\'s lymphoma cancer. Redeemer Lutheran Churchinvites you to join us!Sundays:8:30am - Bible study10:00am - Worship serviceAlternate Saturdays:10:00am - Mens Bible study10:00am - Womens Bible study @annex buildingMonthly special community events at the annex.450 Rose Ln., Wickenburg, AZFacebook @RedeemerWickenburgRedeemer.Wickenburg.events@gmail.com When I stepped in the door it felt like coming home.ArizonaRealCountry.com July 2023 49'