Alan Coatsworth   Alan DeWitt Coatsworth, 85, of Mexico, died at 10:42 a.m., Monday, September 7, 2009, at Audrain Medical Center. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, September 10, at Pickering Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Smith officiating. Visitation is Wednesday from 6 – 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park. Mr. Coatsworth was born June 17, 1924, in Mexico, a son of Alan and Cynthia Anne (Herrold) Coatsworth. On Nov. 18, 1953, in Benton City he married Joyce Ann Surber who survives at the home. Alan was a World War II Veteran having served in the Air Force. He was a member of Love Street Christian Church where he had previously served as an Elder and Deacon. He was a graduate of Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. He was the 4th generation of Coatsworth’s in the Lumber business in Mexico. He was in the business for 30 years, first with Economy Lumber and later LaCrosse Lumber. He retired in 1983. In addition to his wife, Joyce, he is survived by one daughter, Jane E. Coatsworth, Columbia; one granddaughter, Emily Coatsworth; and one brother, Robert Coatsworth and his wife Mary, Springfield. He was preceded in death by one son, Charles Coatsworth; and one sister, Cynthia Gilman. Memorials may be given to Love Street Christian Church. They may be sent in care of Pickering Funeral Home, 403 N. Western, Mexico, MO 65265.

Public Tributes and Expressions of Sympathy I am so sorry for your loss I knew Mr. Coatsworth through my dad Donald Morris I never will forget going over to the house with my dad and Mr. Coatsworth always had a joke or a trick to show me, his favorite was the ashes on the hand trick when I was older he showed me how he did it, but it always amazed me how he got those ashes from the back of my hand to the Palm of my hand and on the other hand at that. We will keep your family in our prayers. Jane and Mrs. Coatsworth, so sorry for your loss. Alan was a nice man. will pray for your family at this difficult time. Laurie Snyder So sorry for your loss, my dad worked for the Coatsworth Lumber CO.for many years and was in business with Alan in the Economy Lumber Co back in the 50s. Alan always had a joke for me and only last week I heard one and thought oh that is one Cody would love. My families sympathy goes out to you. I am so very very sad at this news. Mr. Alan was one of my favorite people. A dear man. Mrs. Joyce, I am so sorry this sadness has entered your world. May the peace thaqt passes understanding lift your hearts now and in the days to come. Angela Blessing

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