Lester Coady
Feb. 4, 1928 – June 21, 2025
Lester Troy Coady, Lester Coady, 97, a former resident of Sweet Home, died June 21, 2025, at Jennings McCall Retirement Home in Forest Grove.
Lester was born Feb. 4, 1928, in Doty, Wash., and spent most of his childhood growing up in Vernonia. He had many adventures with his two brothers, Walter and Dale. He served two years in the Navy, from 1945 to 1947.
Lester spent his spare time building boats with his sons, camping with the family and was an avid motorcycle rider. One summer he and his wife rode their motorcycle across the United States.
He lived in Sweet Home until 2021 when he moved to Forest Grove.
In May Les and Delores celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary.
Lester is survived by his wife, Delores; four children, Janice and Jim Strovink of Lake Oswego, Marcia Elliott of Forest Grove, Jeff and Karen Coady of Bend, and Tom and Nita Coady of Hermiston; 11 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
No memorial service is planned at this time.