Marjorie A. Coyle

Marjorie A. Coyle Margie, age 87, left us on June 15 at 11:22 pm. Overlooking the fountain outside her condo window, comfortable from hospice care, surrounded by her kids (and animals), she went HOME. Peacefully. Born in Glouster, OH, in 1925, Margie was married to 3 caring men; Robert M. Roehrer, William R. “Ziggy” Coyle, and Ronald P. Beardmore. It was with Ziggy – the love of her life – that she spent 41 beautiful years. Together, with their music stores and with their music (she as vocalist/he on trumpet), they impacted the lives of so many people in Central Ohio plus so many school music kids in the state of Ohio. And together, they built lasting friendships all over the USA (on 3 continents as well) via: the music products industry, ongoing music education endeavors, The Ohio State University, local musician support (particularly jazz), service to multiple non-profits, and neighbors on Fripp Island, SC … their “little slice of Heaven on earth.” Along with Ziggy, Bob, and Ron … Margie is preceded in death by: grandparents John & Ethel Buhla, mother Mary Buhla, father Eugene Alden, step-father Art Weifel, aunts Rose, Mary & Helen Buhla, uncles Jack, Joe, Frank, Eddy & Roger Buhla, daughter Vickie, and daughter-in-law Laura Edwards-Roehrer. She is survived by: son Bob (Mitzi) Roehrer, daughter Karen Rose (Robert) Mathews, daughter Nancy (Dan) Cotterman, and son Jeff (Melanie) Coyle. Grandchildren: Greg (Kelly) Cotterman, Devon (Leah) Cotterman, Patrick Roehrer, Abbey Coyle, Logan Coyle, Nathan Roehrer, and Carson Coyle. Great grandchildren: Owen & Ella Cotterman (Greg/Kelly), Gianna Cotterman (Devon/Leah). Extended family: brother Ralph (Ann) Alden and family, cousin Jeannie Cummins and family … plus the Beardmore/Floyd families, the Roehrer/McKinley families, and Trent Speelman (Mitzi). Margie’s singing career ranged from her mid-teens to mid-eighties. In addition to top Central Ohio artists in her early years, then later with the Doc Everhart Big Band, she also sang with Lawrence Welk, Doc Severinsen, Ray Bolger, Alan Abel, and other nationally recognized names. In recent years, it gave her great joy to perform with Vaughn Wiester, Rick Brunetto, Chuck Warner, and at numerous retirement homes. For a short photo slideshow of Margie singing, please go to the “video tribute” tab on this page. A Celebration of Margie’s Life will be held on Saturday, July 6, at 10:00 – 10:45 AM at Heritage Christian Church; 7413 Maxtown Rd, Westerville 43082 (auditorium doors open at 9:30). Immediately following: Margie’s family invites friends, neighbors, caregivers, musicians, and ANYONE formerly associated with Coyle Music … to share stories, rekindle relationships, or simply enjoy some terrific live music from the Ziggy/Margie era! [this is informal & light-hearted & totally optional & ends by noon] In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be mailed to Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home (Worthington location), or brought to the July 6 Celebration, payable to one of Margie’s three favorites: Vaughn Wiester’s Famous Jazz Orchestra (Clintonville), Serendipity Stables Healing Horses (near Marysville), or Heritage Christian Church (Westerville). For online giving, please see the “place a donation” tab on this page. Thank you

Marjorie A. Coyle

June 15, 2013