Patricia Coates

Patricia A. Coates, 76, went home to meet Jesus and see the Throne of God on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018.

She was born on Thursday, Aug. 27, 1942 in Oskaloose, Iowa, the daughter of the late Paul Kenneth VanGorp and the late Mildred D. (Liming) VanGorp. She married the Rev. Earl Coates in 1969 and he preceded her in death on Dec. 19, 2007.

Patricia was employed as a medical technician. She was a pastor's wife, while loving and caring for her family. 

Patricia and her husband loved God and loved leading others to the Lord. She was a Chicago Cubs fan, and enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles.

She loved her family and watching her grandkids play sports.

Patricia was a member of Covenant Chapel in Bluffton. In addition, she was also an ordained minister 

Survivors include three sons, Matthew (Krista) Coates of Anderson, Todd (Amber) Coates of Berne and Nathan (Mindy) Coates of Decatur; four brothers, Richard VanGorp, Robert (Melody) VanGorp, Terry (Jane) VanGorp and Donovan VanGorp; and five grandchildren, Mercedes Coates, Kody Coates, Hannah Coates, Mitchell Coates and Megan Coates.

She was preceded in death by a grandson, Austin Coates, and a brother, Mark VanGorp.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur with Pastor Terri Werst officiating. 

Friends and family will be received from 11 a.m. till the time of service at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur. 

Preferred memorials can be made to the family in care of Zwick & Jahn.