Jean A. Coleman, of Niles

Published 8:54 am Friday, November 8, 2019

Jean A. Coleman

April 18, 1933 — Nov. 5, 2019

Jean A. Coleman, 86, of Niles, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, at West Woods, of Niles.

She was born to the late Ty Cobb Weaver and Margaret (Lindstaedt) Perry in Benton Harbor on April 18, 1933.

After graduating in 1952 from Niles High School, Jean married Harry E. Coleman on Sept. 20, 1952, in Niles.

In 1988, Jean and Harry formed JAC Custom Pouches and developed commercially sewn products until their retirement in 2001. They spent many years and developed many friendships in St. George, Utah, and then returned home to Niles.

Jean enjoyed fellowship and singing in the church choir. Jean’s prized possessions were her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather James Perry and a brother Ty Weaver Jr.

Jean will be greatly missed by her husband of more than 67 years Harry Coleman, of Niles; son, Steven (D’nece) Coleman; her daughter, Kimberly (Michael) Sirovica; her four grandchildren, Corissa (Christopher) Simpson, of South Bend; Caley Coleman, of South Bend; David Sirovica, of Niles; and Bethany Sirovica, of Niles; her five great-grandchildren; and her sister, Darlene (James) Thomson, of California.

A memorial service to honor Jean will be at 5:30 p.m. with a time of visitation beginning at 4 p.m. on Nov. 14, 2019, at the New Apostolic Church, 1451 Broadway in Niles.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the New Apostolic Church.

The family would like to thank the staff at West Woods and Caring Circle Hospice Care for their kindness in our time of need.

Memories of Jean may be left for her family at BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services.