Paul Gordon Coan
September 17, 1946 – March 25, 2025
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Our beloved father, Paul Gordon Coan, “Bubba”, passed away on March 25, 2025, at the age of 78 in San Tan Valley, Arizona. Born on September 17, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, he lived most of his life in Summit, Burbank, and Crest Hill, Illinois before moving to San Tan Valley, Arizona in 2021.
Paul was a proud Vietnam-era Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from Electro-Motive Diesel, where he worked for many years, and then, from Arena Auto Auction, his “retirement job”.
Paul was a hardworking, dedicated family man and a supportive and loyal friend. He loved fishing, singing along and whistling to classic country music, watching westerns, and taking road trips with his wife. He was always present to support his family by attending the various events of his daughters and grandchildren. He was known, affectionately, as “Bubba”, by his grandkids.
Paul was preceded in death by Diane, his beloved wife of 54 years, his brother, Thomas Donald, Jr., his sister Monna, and his parents, Thomas Donald, Sr., and Irene.
He is survived by daughters, Cynthia (Kenneth), Jeanne (Tony), and grandchildren Nicholas (Rachel), Adriana, Samantha (Bryan), and Matthew.
His quiet presence, his singing and whistling, and his great pride in his family will be deeply missed.
At his request, he will cremated and reunited with Diane, his wife. Though he requested no service, he will always be remembered in our hearts.
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Jacqueline says: Uncle Paul will be deeply missed. I’d like to add that he was a wonderful uncle and Godfather, always supportive through my various phases of life, offering his gentle presence, positive vibes, loving home, humor and openly welcomed me (and my family) to many fun times in his backyard pool with cousins, country music playing in the background as we laughed and created forever lingering summer memories. His devotion to his wife, my Aunt Diane, daughters Cindi and Jeanne, my grandparents and his siblings was nothing short of admirable. May he rest in eternal peace as his strong example and energy live on in those he loved and poured into.
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John W Hassen says:
Paul was a great cousin. We shared so many great times growing up in Willow Springs. Being around our Grandma Coan and all the family members. I couldn’t have asked for a better childhood and all the great memories. I will miss you Paul but will see you sometime down the road buddy!
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Pat Gardner says:
Paul was a great friend of over 50 years. He will be missed. We shared many good times and difficult times together.
Jacqueline 
John W Hassen 
Pat Gardner
Uncle Paul will be deeply missed. I’d like to add that he was a wonderful uncle and Godfather, always supportive through my various phases of life, offering his gentle presence, positive vibes, loving home, humor and openly welcomed me (and my family) to many fun times in his backyard pool with cousins, country music playing in the background as we laughed and created forever lingering summer memories. His devotion to his wife, my Aunt Diane, daughters Cindi and Jeanne, my grandparents and his siblings was nothing short of admirable. May he rest in eternal peace as his strong example and energy live on in those he loved and poured into.
Paul was a great cousin. We shared so many great times growing up in Willow Springs. Being around our Grandma Coan and all the family members. I couldn’t have asked for a better childhood and all the great memories. I will miss you Paul but will see you sometime down the road buddy!
Paul was a great friend of over 50 years. He will be missed. We shared many good times and difficult times together.