Carlene Coff

Carlene Coff passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2008. Carlene was born on August 2, 1955 in Chelsea, Massachusetts the daughter of Charlotte OGÇÖBrien Coff and Carl Coff of Loveland, Colorado. Raised in a family with a strong tradition of military service, Carlene lived in various parts of the country before settling in San Jose, California where she graduated from high school in 1973. She was an accomplished trumpet player performing in many out of state competitions. Carlene enjoyed the out of doors and was active in Girl Scouts of America. Carlene obtained training in electronics and business while attending City College of San Jose. She continued her interest in electronic systems while serving for 6 years in the United States Army. Carlene was stationed in Germany for over 2 years where she rose to the rank of sergeant. Following honorable discharge from the military Carlene was employed with Rockwell International at Rocky Flats in Arvada. She taught electronics at University of Phoenix in Denver for several years before receiving training as an auto mechanic and was employed by Regional Transportation District. For the last three years, Carlene was a water technician for the Denver Water Department. Carlene was committed to fitness with a devotion to holistic nutrition and health. She enjoyed music, reading, movies and loved living in Colorado. She is survived by her father Carl Coff and his wife Shirley of Loveland; her sister Charlotte Perkins and husband Jim and niece Lauren of Mesa, Arizona. Carlene was preceded in death by her mother Charlotte OGÇÖBrien Coff and her uncle Berger Coff. Funeral services will be held at All Saints Episcopal Church, 3448 N. Taft Avenue, Loveland, Colorado at 10:00am. Thursday, January 8 with internment in the All Saints Columbarium. A reception will follow in the parish hall. A memorial has been established on behalf of Carlene at Girl Scouts of Colorado, P.O. Box 9407, Denver, CO 80209 www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org . Condolences may be written on the obituary pages of: www.bohlenderfuneralchapel.com