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David Coste Obituary


COSTE, David David Vincent Coste, husband of Colleen Lemen Coste of Sullivans Island, SC died Saturday, July 15, 2006 at his residence. The relatives and friends of David Vincent Coste are invited to attend his funeral service Wednesday, July 19, 2006 in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 604 Pitt Street, at eleven o'clock. Interment will follow in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 o'clock. Mr. Coste was born August 27, 1953, in Charleston, SC, son of the late Henry O. Coste and Charlotte Tiencken Coste. He was a US Coast Guard veteran and former instructor at Trident Tech; co-owner of Reputable Volvo Service ; and member of the Simmons Sea Skiff Club. He was an avid fisherman and collector of Sullivans Island Lighthouses and civil war memorabilia and loved the history of Sullivans Island. Mr. Coste, along with his creek buddies spent many years on the waters of the Lowcountry. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife, Colleen Lemen Coste of Sullivans Island, SC; two sons, Jimmy Coste and Larry Coste; two daughters, Rebecca Coste and Mary Coste, all of Sullivans Island, SC; one brother, Hal Coste and his wife, Karen of Sullivans Island, SC and one sister, Cornelia Austin and her husband, Ronnie of Edgewater, FL; and his loving mother-in-law and father-in-law, Don and Mary Lemen of North Charleston, SC; and several nieces and nephews. Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 409 King Street, Suite 300, Charleston, SC 29403 or St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 604 Pitt Street, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. Mr. Coste was a man of dignity, who was a loyal husband, father and friend, and was loved by all. He was helpful to everyone and will always be remembered as a conscientious and sincere man. He will be deeply missed by all. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jul. 18, 2006.

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Rita Duffy

August 1, 2006

Dear Colleen & family,



John and I are so sorry to hear of David's passing. Our hearts are filled with sadness as we remember that kind and gentle man. God Bless you and your family. We feel blessed to have known this fine man.

All our love and prayers are with you.

John & Rita Duffy

Jackie Flynt

July 25, 2006

Dear Hal - it is hard for me to find the words to express the depth of sadness I feel over the death of David. His gentle, loving and unassuming ways are a tribute to Charlotte and Henry and a legacy for his children. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Karen and young Charlotte, Colleen and the children, Cornelia & her family and David's parents and family.

Jackie Flynt

July 25, 2006

Dear Colleen - I was very surprised and heartbroken to read in the paper that David had died. I think fondly of the great meals at the house with Charlotte & Henry, and you and David, and Hal.

I remember you telling me that the first time you saw David he was walking across the parking lot at the mall and you said to yourself, "I'm going to marry that man." What a wonderful blessing that you did. What a love story your time together has been. And is. And will be.

Louise (Tapio) & Ed Huff and Helen (Tapio) Albrecht

July 24, 2006

With deepest sympathy to the Coste family: May God's love guide you during this time of sorrow and may you find solace in His loving care.

John and Jan Coville

July 21, 2006

John Junior told us about David going to be with the Lord and John has agonized the loss of such a good man and loving husband. We are in NC but please feel free to call and talk anytime or take a drive up some time. (252) 904-8068

Linda VonderLeith

July 21, 2006

Dear Mr.Don and Family,

I am so sorry for your family's loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Heather Holbrook

July 20, 2006

The staff of The Island Eye News extends our deepest sympathy to Colleen and family. David will be sadly missed by Sullivan's Island.

RUTH & ARK CHIOLA

July 19, 2006

we are so sorry to have lost such a good neighbor

nancy lee

July 19, 2006

Don and Mary, Colleen and children:

How heartbroken you all must be. My heart goes out to you in your time of grief.

Nan

Abraham "Bill" Jenkins

July 19, 2006

To the family of David



I was sad to have learned of David's demise. David was a kind and gentle man. I met him years ago at Rump where he worked on my car. I must say he was indeed a man of integrity. Please know that you will be in my prayers and you have my deepest sympathy and condolences. May God be with you and keep you in His kind care as you walk through this hour of grief.

God will see you through.



Abramham "Bill" Jenkins

Jeannie Russell

July 19, 2006

Walk in his footsteps and take comfort. What a wonderful gift he'd been. Our sympathy to family and friends.

Tammy Huggins

July 19, 2006

Mr. Don,

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. May God hold you in his hand and guide you through your sorrow.

Much Love,

Robert & Kathy Marek

July 18, 2006

Our prayers are with you and your family on your loss and may God be beside you while you are grieving for your lost of a family member.



Robert & Kathy Marek

Iam Charles Errington Coste grand son.

David Huff

July 18, 2006

The greatness of a man should not be measured by the small space he occupies in death but rather the hugeness of loss in the hearts of those he knew in life. For such a simple unpretentious gentleman David has left a giant void of loss that only a great deal of time and kind memories can fill.

Alisa Freeman Cribb

July 18, 2006

What a wonderful person David was. I grew up with David and we all hung out at the "clubhouse" on Sullivan's Island. Although I have not seen him since those days as teens, I remember him as a very kind person with that wonderful smile. My sincere sympathy to his family and may you be comforted to know that many people thought of David as a special person and even though many years have gone by, still a friend.

Lynn Coursey

July 18, 2006

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

John Tower

July 18, 2006

You are in my prayers.

Kevin Shokes

July 18, 2006

I am sorry for your loss and the difficult time your family has been through recently. Your perseverance in this time of tragedy simply shows your family's strength and love for each other and will allow you to endure this time of pain and loss.

Buz Wease

July 18, 2006

Don, you have my heartfelt sympathy. May the great provider carry you through your moments of sorrow and sustain you and yours with an unfaltering mantle of strength.

Melissa Armstrong

July 18, 2006

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

John Orvin

July 18, 2006

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Dana Glass

July 18, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort.

Cheri Tapager

July 18, 2006

Dear Mr. Lemen:



My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.



Cheri Tapager

Milton Muckenfuss

July 18, 2006

Don, I am terribly sorry. You and your family are in my prayers and if there is anything I can do, just ask.

Dayna Abel

July 18, 2006

Dear Colleen, Children, & Mr. and Mrs. Lemen,

My thoughts & prayers are with each and every one of you. You all are such a wonderful family, and I know David was a big part of that equation. God bless each and everyone of you.



Dayna Abel

HELEN-NORB RUEMENAPP

July 18, 2006

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Chelsea Rudolph

July 18, 2006

I am so sorry to hear about David, we had a lot of good times with him. I know we are far away but if you need anything or the kids need anything please don't hesitate to call us even if it is just to talk, we know exactly what you are going through. We miss you guys and love you very much. (540)652-0574

Chelsea and Jr.

Cheryl Hair

July 18, 2006

Dear Colleen, children and family,

Please know that all of hearts are with you during this difficult time. We all have are special memories of David, just know that he was loved by many people.

Love,

Reggie, Cheryl, Jeffery, and Carly

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