Michael Coley Hyde
October 17, 1968 ~ May 15, 2011
Michael Coley Hyde, 42, of Marion, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 15, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Private family services were held. Coley was born October 17, 1968, in Clinton, Iowa, the son of Lauren and Judy (Tallman) Hyde. He grew up in Clinton and graduated from Mater Dei High School in 1987 and then from Central College in Pella in 1991. Coley's passion for sports and life will never be forgotten. God blessed him with unmatched speed, strength and desire to win. He played football in high school and college and was feared by his opponents. At Central, he held the record for the most touchdowns in a half and as a senior moved to defensive back and was an All Conference performer. All will remember the special and inseparable bond between Coley and his brother and teammate, Erik. They will forever remain each other's heroes. Coley had a great love for his family and friends. His sons, Skylar and Hunter meant the world to him, as did his nieces and nephews. As a supervisor for Alside Windows, he had a passion for caring for his co-workers and employees. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him. He is survived by his parents, Lauren and Judy; sons, Skylar and Hunter; sisters, Sherri (John) Allen, Deb (Earl) Krogman, and Angie (Juan) Torres; brothers, Terry Hyde and Erik (Amy) Hyde; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Coley was preceded in death by his grandparents; and his beautiful niece, Kylee, who greeted him at the gates of heaven with a Fist Bump #5. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
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Coley lives on in the hearts of all who knew him. The Hyde family remains in my thoughts and prayers. Shared experiences and memories keep us connected to those who have gone before us — I hold and cherish those memories.
We pray for God’s speed in the easing of your bereavement. With the deepest of sympathy.
Angela & Tim Henry and family
We are sad to hear of Coley’s passing. Sherri – we send you and all your family love and prayers. May all the happy memories help to heal your broken hearts.
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Skylar & Hunter,
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your Dad. Those we have loved shine on in us, may peace shine upon you and bring you comfort. Remember it is the brilliance of their souls that makes our night sky glow! We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers! Love you both!
Judy,
I can not imagine the pain you must feel only to know Coley is with God and may others. It is with that knowledge may you soon find some comfort in your heart. You and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.
The entire Lemke families are keeping you in our hearts at this time. Coley will never be forgotten, he was such an amazing young man.
God Bless & Fist Bump #5
Love,
Laura Lemke
So there I am on a Friday night, just an eight grading sitting around the house with nothing to do. An eighth grader who looked up to and idolized his older brother Chris and best friend Coley. Now you would think, what popular senior would want to hang out with an eighth grader? It never ceases to amaze me every time I think about it when Chris and Coley were about to leave to the house on a Friday night, Coley turned to me and said “Hey Domi..you coming or what?” Coley always included me on things like this and as long as Coley was there for some reason my Mom would let me go!! Anyways long story short, it was during these times that I learn a lot about high school life well before my peers and I appreciated that a lot..Not to mention it always proved to me a great time!! Thank you Cole Train and thank you Chris!! You always had my back! Love you both.. R.I.P Michael Coley Hyde! Fist pump 5!!
Coley was a fantastic influence on and off the football field at Central College. No matter what kind of mood I was in, Coley could always get me to smile. He will be missed.
Love you little brother. Peace and hugs to you and Kylee and the rest of the family and friends you are hanging out with.
Fist Bump #5 Always in our hearts..
Sherri and family,
We offer our condolences and sympathy in the loss of your beloved brother.
My God’s everlasting peace be upon him.
My heart and prayers go out to the Hyde family. Coley was an inspiration, teammate and friend to me and he will be missed.
Angie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Cherie,Selena,Mara and Ashley
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Coley was my manager at Sun-Mart foods. He was a great guy and amazing boss, what a terrible loss.
Forever remembered as a great man. Loved by all that knew him. Never forgotten. Rest in peace my friend!
Our hearts go out to the entire Hyde family. We will never forget the fond memories of Coley. He was a tremendous teammate, classmate and above all friend. He will truly be missed. Fist Bump #5
Love you little brother. Peace and hugs to you and Kylee and the rest of the family and friends you are hanging out with.
Fist Bump #5 Always in our hearts..
Our sincerest sympathy to the Hyde family. Coley was always genuinely nice to me and from what I can tell at a distance was a wonderful father, brother,uncle and son. He will truly be missed.
Lauren and Judy and the entire Hyde family, words cannot express the loss of Coley, my deepest sympathies.
What a wonderful person Coley was….I have some great memories of being surrounded by all the Hydes back in High School. He will be missed by many…sending love and prayers from North Carolina to the entire family! Ann
Dont know how to say goodbye to you baby-brother, so I wont, Ill say see you and our Kylee Angel someday again and it will be a wonderful reunion. I love you and have always admired the DADDY you were..May you now rest in peace and know that your whole family will be looking over your Gentle Giant, Skylar and Hunter!! FistBump#5
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I will always remember the laughs I had with Coley and “E” at Central. He will be greatly missed.
We will always remember Coley as a great, kind, supportive coach to our son in football. He was great with the kids & always encouraged them. He will be missed.
Thoughts and prayers as well as many fond memories of all the Hyde family..
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the Hyde’s. So many memories that you can always share when you are together to help you through this!
I remeber years of playing baseball against Coley in Clinton and daily kickball games at St Marys. Coley and all his family will be in our prayers.
I’ll always remember and cherish the comforting smile Coley always had no matter what the situation. One of the memories that stand out the most is when we would sit in the back of the drivers ed. car scared because our third driver had previously ran into a fire hydrant and a street sign. Coley would grab my hand and wink. We would hold on with our seat belts tight and wait. When we hit something again and we did often) we would quietly laugh and laugh until we cried. Well now my heart cries for the entire Hyde family and all the friends Coley has touched. This world will not be the same but Heaven will definitely be better with Coley smiling down at us.
So many treasured memories gathered during the years at Central with Train,E, Voors, Shep, Ragarm, Snyder, Lauf, etc…Whenever my kids call me Dad it reminds me of how prescious those of you are that first gave me that name.
we will miss you. Alside will not be the same. LOok for yor niece and to your son and family my prayers are with them.
Went to Seton with you for a year was in class with E. I think all the girls had a crush on you in grade school. You are a sweet person and anyone that knew you knew that. You will be missed dearly. RIP Coley.Luv ya..
My heart goes out to the Hyde family!! My sincere thoughts and prayers to you all. Rest in Peace Coley!!
Matt Finn and family
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The entire Hyde family has our sincere sympathy. What a wonderful, close, loving, loyal and faithful family you are, the best of the best! We know you will hang together and get thru this, just like you did when Kylee left way too soon. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Hyde family, You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Coley was an amazing man. I will always remember his bright smile and infectious laugh. He will be greatly missed by all. He is in a place where there is no more suffering or pain and he is with his special ANGEL KYLEE. Fist Bump #5 will live on forever. RIP Coley!!!
Dear Hyde family: Thanks for giving us Coley! Fierce on the field but kind in the classroom, he was the guy we all admired and loved. My high school memories will always be full of Coley Hyde. Take care.
You coming or what?
So there I am on a Friday night, just an eight grader sitting around the house with nothing to do. An eighth grader who looked up to and idolized his older brother Chris and best friend Coley. Now you would think, what popular senior would want to hang out with an eighth grader? It never ceases to amaze me every time I think about it when Chris and Coley were about to leave to the house on a Friday night, Coley turned to me and said “Hey Domi..you coming or what?” Coley always included me on things like this and as long as Coley was there for some reason my Mom would let me go!! Anyways long story short, it was during these times that I learn a lot about high school life well before my peers and I appreciated that a lot..Not to mention it always proved to me a great time!! Thank you Cole Train and thank you Chris!! You always had my back! Love you both.. R.I.P Michael Coley Hyde! Fist pump 5!!
Always included everyone
A Fall day in 1978, I was a scared 3rd grader who just moved to Clinton on 10th Avenue South. As I stood in my front yard (two houses away from the Hyde pad) in my Steelers jacket, I wondered if I would ever find any new friends in this new town. Coming from the alley and around the corner of the grey stucco house came Coley with his brother E, as I saw them I was really scared as C-train looked really intimidating back then, but to my suprise and with a huge smile Coley says ‘hey, come hang with us bud’…….as in every story of Coley he always included everyone and made you feel like a true friend…and during the next 10 years of school Coley was always like a big brother to me (watching out for me, keeping me in line when needed, and talking me through tough times with my Dad) he always treated me like one of the family. Even after losing touch for years after HS, when i saw him he treated me like we just saw each other the day before. I will always remember Micheal ‘Coley’ Hyde as a friend and brother. I love you Ctrain. REST IN PEACE!
my heart goes out to the Hyde family.
I was lucky to be part of the extended Hyde family growing up and I have such wonderful memories of Coley growing up. He always let me tag along and was so patient. It is such an honor to have him in some of my favorite childhood memories. God Bless Coley and all of the Hydes. You are in our prayers!!
To the Hyde Family from the Lillge family. We have you in our thoughts & prayers. Thinking of you always
Sue, Scott, Thomas & Mitch
Judy and Lauen and all the wonderful Hyde family, you have my deepest sympathy. Your family, faith and friends strength and love will help you. Memories of Coley playing for the Irish fearless and fast along with Eric, what a pair! God Bless you all.
Please know of my prayers and support as you mourn Coley and share wonderful stories and memories. May the Lord Jesus welcome him home and may Coley be embraced by the arms of our Heavenly Father. My love to the wonderful Hyde Family. I am offering a Mass for Coley.
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Hyde family! Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Wishing you comfort and strength at this difficult time. Much love to you all.
To my extended family The Hydes my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sadness. Coley was one of kind, just like the rest of your family. The big man on campus who fit in with everyone whether you were an athlete or a bookworm, he made you feel like you were apart of it. The wink, to let you know he was watching you even if you didn’t think you belonged, the gaint bear hug welcoming you back when you have been away for awhile, the Notre Dame trips, and the talks are all things I will miss about Coley, but they are memories that will keep me going knowing he is still watching over all of us. I am proud to say Coley touched my life. Rest in Peace my brother. Fist Pump #5.
I am truly sorry for your loss. I know that God will take Coley into his arms and make him a great angel!! I have many fond memories or growing up with Coley!! It is funny what we remember from our childhood but something I always remember is jumping on the bed with Coley as small children whenever I came over to play. I also remember the time that Coley had to wear one of my dresses for a Cub Scout skit that he was doing in my moms Cub Scout troop. There are sooo many more memories!! Coley was a great man!! He will truly be missed!! Kathy Notz Wittenauer and family
I am very sad to hear of the passing of Coley. I have many memories of Coley from grade school and high school. He was a very special person, loved and respected by many. He was a great athlete and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with Coley and his family.
I wanted to express my deepest sympathy to the entire family on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God grant to each of your his peace and comfort.
Rev. Dan Hoeger
Mercy Medical
I am very sorry about the passing of your son, Michael. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Angie, I am so sorry for your loss. I unfortunately know how hard it is to lose a brother, especially at such a young age. You are all in our prayers. May God bless you and watch over you as you go through this difficult time.
Amy, Doug, Warren, Hannah, & Emily
Deb, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. I never knew Coley but always remember you speaking of him at work with so much love. After reading his guest book I can tell he was a very special person and will be missed by many. Please find comfort in all the wonderful memories you have. Please extend my sympathies to your family.
Shelly
I am saddened by the news of Coley Hyde’s passing. Upon learning, instantly my mind went back to the days of High School Football in Eastern Iowa. We had some battles back in the day playing Coley’s ‘Mater Dei’ Football teams. Although we grew up just miles from each other and a day apart in birthdays – we had a rivalry born out of competition, I always had respect for the hard work and skills Coley possessed. I am not surprised he went on to many successes in life. My Family and Friends from all over this great nation send our condolences. His life was cut way too short but what an impact he has made and his family can be proud of that fact. RIP Coley Hyde. R/ Wade Baxter – Mesa Arizona. (via Camanche High School 1986)
Coley will be truly missed by all! He was truly a great father, brother, friend and teammate! All our prayers for the family!
Angie, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. My heart goes out to you.
Deanna
So very sorry to here about the loss of someone I remember to be so strong hearted in high school. My heart goes out to the family. Know what it means to lose someone so close. My prayer and thoughts are with you.
I remember the Hyde brothers and how much fun the ‘Krob brothers’ had with those guys in college! As I remember, Coley and Erik weren’t the life of the party, they WERE the party! I am so very sorry for your loss. It is heartbreaking. Please take care.
ColeTrain – So I’m having a tough time believing you are gone. Wish we would have talked more over the last few years, but I want you to know that you were never far from my heart. You are an absolute, one of a kind, legendary guy. I will miss you but cherish the memories.
Hyde family – You’ve taken on more grief than any family should – it’s not fair, but I believe God always has a plan – trust in him. You are truly special people.
Skylar and Hunter – We’ve never met – I roomed with your Father at CUI. He was the “real deal”. Everyone liked Coley. He was a great athlete, and even better leader. He could always make people smile and made time for everyone. You always felt special around Coley. Live strong in his memory!
Love ya Train!
Lauren and Judy and the entire Hyde family, words cannot express my sadness in the loss of Coley, my deepest sympathies. May God watch over you as you go through this difficult time. Bless you all.
So sorry to read of your loss. I worked with Corey at Econo East. Always a smile and very friendly. Great Guy!
Our sympathy, prayers, and love to the Hyde Family
Sadened to hear of Coley’s passing. I worked with Coley at Aramark Services. My thoughts and prayers will be with Coley’s family.
The Hyde family is in our thoughts and prayers. Coley was a great teammate and friend. There were a lot of great memories. He will be missed!! Fist Bump #5
Coley and I started playing basketball against each other in Jr. High, I was across the River in Albany and then in high school at Fulton. Although rivals, we had a great respect for each other. As it turned out, we both ended up going to Central and I was blessed to have an opportunity to get know Coley on a personal level. My sympathies go out to his famlily and all who knew him.
Coley’s warm embrace, his smile and his love will truly be missed. He impacted many of our lives in such great ways. We want to extend our profound sympathy to all of Coley’s family and friends.
So sad to hear this news, my deepest sympathies to the whole Hyde family. Some of my earliest childhood memories involved Coley and Erik and getting into the general mischief boys will get into. My thoughts are with the family in this difficult time.
I was fortunate enough to know Coley during 8-10th grade. Even at that young age, Coley was a gentleman. He was gracious, humble, respectful and friendly. He had a knack for making EVERYONE feel special. I hope that all the warm thoughts from the people who were lucky enough to know Coley, bring the family some comfort. The Hyde family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.
I join everyone in offering my condolences for your loss. Coley’s personality–his energy, kindness, and smirking wink–was infectious. I would not see or speak to him for years, but each time I did it was so easy, like old friends. Hopefully we all find comfort in celebrating an extraordinary man and in realizing our stories of Coley always bring a smile.
Dear Coley, I have such fond and fun memories of you, along with the rest of your friends, from the class of `87. Who doesn’t remember your fun and infectious personality? Such a great guy, from a great family. You will be deeply and sorely missed by more than you would have ever known. The LaCourse family will remember you always! Rest in peace my friend! FistBump #5
Dear Coley, I have such fond and fun memories of you, along with the rest of your friends, from the class of `87. Who doesn’t remember your fun and infectious personality? Such a great guy, from a great family. You will be deeply and sorely missed by more than you would have ever known. The LaCourse family will remember you always! Rest in peace my friend! FistBump #5
My prayers are with you.
Dear Judy and Lauren and each of Coleys’ loved ones. I pray that you will all find comfort in the many memories that were a part of your life with Coley. I pray that God gives you comfort and peace as you move forward. My Prayers and Hugs from Karen Abbott ’58
My dad just told me this news and I’m just plain heartbroken. Such a wonderful guy from a truly terrific family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I have many great memories of Coley. He gave inspiration and strength to so many people. My thoughts and prayers are with the Hyde family.
Lorri Larsen
My deepest sympathy to Coley’s family and friends. After just experiencing the loss of Deacon Bob Larsen 9/24/10 so suddenly, our family knows the pain of losss. Coley played for coach Larsen at Mater Dei and was a friend to the whole family while we were there and graduaated with our son Shawn. Please know that we hold you all in prayer.
Blessings
Lorri Larsen
Aunt Judy and Uncle Lauren and family
Am sorry to hear about Cole’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Theresa(Tallman) Dye
Kentucky
Coley’s compassion for others
My Mom opened up the paper this morning and read Coley’s obit in the paper and realized she knew him. He spent a few days at their house in Coralville doing some work for them on their windows. They had a problem on the west side that had so many windows and Coley’s company had the best bid to install this film on all of those windows. He spent a handful of days at their house, with another young man, installing the stuff.
My Mom said he just stuck out in her mind because he was so kind, funny and so friendly. The young man he had working for him dropped an extension ladder in their great room and ended up smashing a frame of a picture and a light. Coley went and found my Mom and was so sweet to make sure she knew they would take care of everything. It was not a big deal to my Mom, she just had the things fixed that were broken. She said about two weeks later her phone rang and it was Coley …. just making sure that the items were able to be fixed and if she was OK with it or if she wanted them replaced. He just went out of his way she said….way above and beyond what he needed to.
She wanted me to tell you how sorry she was to see he passed away and that even though she just briefly met him….he always stuck out in her mind because how nice he was.
Thinking of you all …… Kris
Just wanted to post your note to Kylee when you got her memorial tatoo: Coley’s note to Kylee when he got his memorial tatoo:
My dearest Kylee,
Forever on my mind, forever in my heart, and now forever on my body. With this I can explain to people daily the love, joy, and happiness that you brought this world. Your work on earth will not cease.
In your honor with great love. Uncle Coley
Fist Bump #5
I was fortunate to go to school with Coley from 8-10th grade. Even at that young age Coley was a true gentleman. He was friendly, humble, kind and respectful. He had a knack for making EVERYONE feel truly special.
My heart goes out to the Hyde family! I hope that the warm expressions of all who knew Coley help the family get through this tough time!
I was fortunate to get to know Coley through my working relationship. He was one of the best as a supervisor. He was a compassionate and professional leader. My thougts and prayers are with the family.
Dear Coley and All the Hyde Family, Jerry and I have very fond memories of all of you, from Sherri on down: from the brave girls who took on the task of babysitting our boys when we went somewhere(remember the cow tank incident?)to Terry needing help when injured on the 6th St. hill to Coley and Erik being palls and teammates together!
It is a whole “era” of memories that shall never be taken fom us. Thank you, Lauren and Judy for your wonderful family! Coley and
Erik helped shape our own sons’ characters!
Coley, you sweetheart! You always called me “Mom”(your other Mom) which was such an honor to me! You were always the gentleman; always lifted others up by your positive attitude and cheerful disposition! You were a “plus” for our boys. Thank you for that! We always enjoyed seeing you compete in sports. You had that “killer” instinct that all great athletes have.You have now “fought the good fight”! May you now receive your heavenly reward along with your beloved niece,Kylee.
On the day that I learned that you were sick, my computer stopped. I thought it had crashed. I finally unplugged it for a couple days. On Monday I plugged it back in and “Lo and behold: it worked” Wow that must be a sign that you are in heaven! Alleluia!
Thank you for being in our lives especially for being in our son, Chris’s life! You will be always in his fond memory! Love, Mom Denise.” Now a story from Jerry.
“I’ll always laugh about the time that the keg in the garage bar had an “accident”and the beer drained out all over the floor. We then called the back yard,”Miller Alley” and you and Chris ended up shellacing the walls in the garage to make up for the loss. It is a humorus memory.” Jerry
We love you, Coley!
Jerry and Denise
Though we didn’t know Coley personally still felt that we did after years of hearing family stories about him. Our Prayers are with the entire family at this difficult time.
My deepest sympathies to all of the Hydes. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Bill Clark
so sorry for your loss. May God look down on you and help all of you through this difficult time. It was a pleasure to have met Coley,I’m sure this is so hard for all of you.My sincere sympathy to all. Kim(Angie’s friend)
You will be greatly missed!
To the entire Hyde Family. Our Hearts go out to you with your lose of Coley! You will be in our thoughts ans prayers. He is Fist Bumping # 5 with Kylee and Jesus! Love Joellyn Ries Schawl, Mona Lawlor and Sheree Quick Schoel.
Ever since growing up only a few blocks away as kids and sharing a few City baseball championships as kids,a bond was created that will never be forgotten. Although many years have passed, the memories created as children will always be considered special and held in the highest regards. Thank you, Coley and God Bless. Sincerely,
Doug
Little League
I am so sorry to hear of Coley’s passing. I only knew Coley and Erik for a couple years when they played Little League when I was the coach of the Clinton Southside Pirates. I moved from Iowa shortly after coaching the Pirates. I am not sure they will remember me, but I sure remember both of them. They both had a confidence in their manner and a twinkle in their eyes that most Little Leaguer’s do not have. Coley had a very strong arm and could play any position except maybe catcher and Erik took care of that. I still remember the 3rd game of the City Championship where Coley pitched 5 great innings allowing the Pirates to be City Champs. It is not surprising to me to hear they both had great athletic careers. Thinking of the Hyde boys still brings a smile to my face.
You will truly be missed. Rest in peace.
Dear Coley, after so many years passed since we last spoke, we connected after Kylee’s passing. We had many in-depth conversation of the love you had for our angel Kylee. We had many talks that her passing really was a difficult time for you to get through because of the loss of a beautiful person and angel who had touched so many lives. Kylee was waiting at the gates of heaven with open arms to greet the uncle she so loved. You both are two beautiful angels to watch over the rest of the family and friends. You both will be forever in our hearts and always on our minds. You both have touched so many lives. R.I.P. Coley (Coaltrain) & R.I.P. Kylee Fistbump #5 I think we all know that your both in peace up there together….May God Bless, Skylar, Hunter and the entire Hyde Family and give them the strength to get through this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, God Bless.
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