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John Patrick Coyne • 1946 - 2004 John Patrick Coyne, Ret. Marine Corps SSgt, 57, Minot, died Monday, August 30, 2004, in a Minot hospital. John was born November 30, 1946, at the Naval Air Station in Key West, Florida, to Vernon and Lila (O'Connor) Coyne, who preceded him in death. John was raised in Fargo, ND, and moved to Minot in the Spring of 1964. He attended Minot High and West Fargo High Schools. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in the Spring of 1964. He served three tours in Vietnam, 1965, 1969, and 1970. In 1975 he was honorably discharged after 11 years of service. He returned to North Dakota and began a career in law enforcement. He spent over 20 years in law enforcement serving various counties in North Dakota. In 2000 he retired and he began his courageous battle with cancer, due to exposure of Agent Orange. He was awarded the Order of the Silver Rose for his service to his country during the Vietnam Conflict. John was a member of the Administrative Committee on Veterans Affairs, served as President of the North Central Plains Chapter 374 of Vietnam Veterans and Vice-President of Vietnam Veterans of America. He was a lifetime member of the VVA and DAV, and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Canadian Vietnam Veterans Association and also served as Clerk of Court for McHenry County. He was an avid golfer, softball player and an avid sports fan. He devoted most of his time to his Chapter 374 and Veterans Affairs. He loved spending time with his family. John married Gloria J. Best on June 20, 1998 at Towner, ND. Survivors: Wife, Gloria, Minot; children, Randy Sean Coyne, Arkansas; Alyssa Jo Coyne and Patrick John Coyne, both of Wahpeton, ND, Kim (Matt) Dilley, Jon (Verna) Mahle, and Gail Mahle, all of Gillette, WY, and Lynnette (Jesse) Vollmer of Denbigh, ND; ten grandchildren; sisters, Lana Louise (Dr. Julio) Tula of Middle Village, NY, and Shirley Jean (CW04 Clayton) Burtts USMC of Camp LeJeune, NC; several nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews and several relatives and cousins throughout North Dakota survive. Funeral: Friday, September 3, 2004, at 10:00 a.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, 218 1st St. SW, Minot, ND. Visitation: There will be no reviewal, friends may sign the register Thursday, September 2, 2004, from 9:00 a.m., to 7:00 p.m., and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND.
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