Christine V. Coleman's Obituary
Christine Coleman
On the evening of October 4, 2016, Christine Vesely Coleman passed away peacefully in the company of loved ones, just six weeks after her 65th birthday.
Though she was too young, we are comforted to know her five-year journey with Alzheimer's Disease is at an end, and she is free. We are eternally grateful for the care and guidance of Suncoast Hospice/Empath Health and request donations be made in her name to this organization in lieu of flowers.
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Christine, who we prefer to call "Chris," "Chrissy," "Mom," "Aunt Chris," or "Little Grandma," grew up in Fayette City, PA with her father and mother, Edward and Olga (Moravek) Vesely, and sister Vicki (Vesely) Wenick. She attended the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, where she was a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority, and graduated with a degree in Physical Therapy. She married United States Military Academy Graduate, Donald J. Coleman, in May of 1973, and they remained married until the time of her passing.
During their life together, Don and Christine relocated all over the United States, including New England, Hawaii, and the Southeast, eventually settling in Tampa, FL where they raised their two children, Kimberly (Coleman) Desai and Sean Coleman. Chris continued to practice physical therapy at Tarpon Harbor Rehabilitation and Hellen Ellis Hospital until 2010.
Chris will be remembered by her five grandchildren, Reese Coleman (8), Anna Coleman (6), Vipe Desai (5), Brendan Coleman (4) and Parker Coleman (4.) She is also a loving and caring mother-in-law to her daughter-in-law and son-in-law, Kristin (Reese) Coleman and Vipe Desai.
Chris's passions included water skiing, snow skiing, golf, aerobics, her dogs, and the beach. She loved throwing parties, travel, and the company of family, good friends, food, and wine. She was an accomplished cook, meticulous housekeeper, vibrant party hostess, and generous friend. She had an infectious laugh and a habit of putting others before herself.
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