Clyde Koester

Clyde Koester, formerly of Farmington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at Union County Hospital in Anna, IL, at the age of 93 years. He was born on December 7, 1916, at Koester Springs, MO, to the late Carl Gustave Koester and Ida Pearl Henroid. To the end, Clyde remained cheerful and uncomplaining. He loved to laugh and remember old times. He found joy in music and bird watching, but his dearest love was always his family, especially his grandkids. Those who knew him well will always remember his cheerful whistling, his knack for gardening and his love of Gods word. Clyde has now been happily reunited with loved ones who preceded him in death" his wife, Joan Fay Blum, his daughter, Amy Rebecca Koester, and his step-son Luther Edward Govreau. He is survived by son, Charles Koester of Anna, IL, daughter, Julie Koester of Anna, IL, step-son, Steven Govreau of Doe Run, and step-daughter Kathy Sullivan of Fredericktown. Clyde is also loved and remembered by his two sisters, Bernice Wright and Golda Moon, twelve grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild. Numerous other relatives and friends remain to celebrate and honor his life. Friends may call at Cozean Memorial Chapel from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2010. Visitation will resume at 7 a.m. on Saturday. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Farmington. Burial will be at the Hall Cemetery in Koester Springs. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. Share your condolences and memories at cozean.biz.