Other survivors include paternal grandparents, Gary and Rita Watson, Pomona; maternal grandparents, Virgil and Patricia Allen, Centropolis; and a half-brother, Zink Lawrence, Paola.

The family suggests memorials to The Gage Coulter Memorial Fund, sent in care of Dengel and Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa 66067.

Condolences may be sent at www.dengelmortuary.com.