Prayers for Kim Bobo and Family

My dear husband, Stephen Coats, the long-time director of USLEAP, died in his sleep on Tuesday.  He has had no medical problems, so my sons and I are in a bit of shock right now.   

Here’s the information about the visitation and services.

Friday, April 5, 2013 
Visitation 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
                Drake & Son Funeral Home
                5303 N Western Avenue
                Chicago, IL    60625
                    
Saturday, April 6, 2013 
Visitation   10 a.m. to 11 a.m.    
Funeral Service   11 a.m. to noon (or so)
Fellowship Time after service
                North Shore Baptist Church
                5244 N Lakewood Avenue
                Chicago, IL   60640

The family asks that if you want to do something in Stephen’s memory (in lieu of flowers), please consider making a contribution to one of the following ministries/organizations that were so important to him:

USLEAP                             
P.O. Box 268-290
Chicago, IL   60626
The mission of USLEAP was Stephen’s life’s work.

Chicago Religious Leadership Network on Latin America
4750 N. Sheridan Road, #429
Chicago, IL   60640
Stephen had tremendous respect for this organization’s work in support of workers rights in Central America.

North Shore Baptist Church (put “for the Karen Missions” in the memo line)
5244 N. Lakewood Avenue
Chicago, IL   60640

Stephen was an active member of the church and involved in supporting the ministry with Karen refugees.  Stephen grew up in Thailand on the Burmese border where his parents ministered with Karen people.  

If you wish to send a card, you can send it to:

The Bobo/Coats Family
1723 W Chase Avenue
Chicago, IL 60626

Stephen was a wonderful man. I ask you to keep Stephen’s memory alive by supporting workers across the globe who seek to improve working conditions. 

May God bless you and our work together.


In Solidarity,

Kim Bobo