DEATH OF FRANK N COLEMAN

Prominent citizen of St. Paul Dies Suddenly in That Town Sunday.

The community of St. Paul was shocked last Sunday morning when it was announced that Frank N. Coleman had died suddenly at about 9 o'clock. He was in town and was on his way home, incidentally catching a ride with L. G. Woodruff, when after riding about two blocks he suddenly dropped his head and gasped for breath. He was immediately taken to Dr. Edwards' office, who pronounced him dead when he arrived there.

The funeral was held at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning and was one of the largest held at St. Paul. Besides his devoted wife, he leaves a son, F. Roswell Coleman, and grandson, Robert Thomas Coleman, of this place, as well as four sisters--Mrs. C. O. Pelland and Mrs. Wm. Murphy, of St. Paul; Mrs. Frank Hammond, of Juneau, Alaska, and Mrs. John Casey, of Portland. He also leaves three brothers--Stephen and Charles, of St. Paul, and James of Turner.

Frank N. Coleman was a native of the St. Paul section and was born April 6, 1868. He graduated from Mt. Angel College with high honors and was a member of the M. A. C alumni. He belonged to the St. Paul Court No. 1195, C. O. F,.

Perhaps no man in the community enjoyed the universal respect and friendship of all who knew him as did Mr. Coleman. He was a hale fellow, who was always ready and willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in distress or assist in every possible way any undertaking that assisted in the progress of the community. For a number of years he had been identified with the commercial club as one of its most ardent boosters, manager of the base ball team and leader of the well known St. Paul band, giving freely of his time and money to aid in their success. ough afflicted and suffering for a number of years with asthma, Frank always had a pleasant word and a cheery smile for everyone with whom he came in contact and his absence will be sorely missed by his many acquaintances. The sorrowing family had the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community.

The Woodburn Independent Newspaper
Woodburn, Oregon
September 16, 1915, Page 1, Column 2
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"Catholic Church Records of the Pacific Northwest", St. Paul, Volume III, page 22, entry B-8. This record gives his name as John Franklin Coleman. He used the name Frank Coleman consistently throughout his adult life.
Marion County, Oregon, Marriage Records, 1849-1900.
Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1968.
Willamette Valley, Oregon, Death Records, 1838-2006.