Lt. Col. Thaddeus S. Coates ""Tad"" (Retired USMC) Passed away February 2, 2013. Survived by his wife Patricia; children Thaddeus S. ""Kelly"" of San Diego and Mary Katherine ""Katie"" of Phoenix and numerous nieces, nephews and friends who loved him dearly. Memorial Mass, Thursday, February 7, 10:00 am, Shrine of St. Anne Catholic Church, 7555 Grant Place, Arvada. Committal will take place at Fort Logan National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: The Semper Fi Foundation 145 Eest Prospect Avenue, Suite 200 Danville, CA 94526 or The Wounded Warrior Project 1 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 205 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Please share your memories of Tad and condolences with his family by signing the guestbook below.