Clarence Edward Coleman

Clarence Edward Coleman was born in Mankato, Minnesota on February 16,1940 and raised in Fort Dodge, Iowa; the only child of Eleanor (Egli) and Walter De Nio. Clarence went by many names mostly because he never liked his first name. His nicknames were given to him at a young age such as Snorky and Cork, which he was called by his family his whole life. In his early career at Family Service League in Waterloo, IA, he was known simply as “Coleman.” Later in life, he decided to use his middle name, so he was called “Ed.”

Ed had many wonderful accomplishments which led him to a meaningful life of service and community care. He was an Undergrad at Wartburg College, Waverly, IA and went on to receive his Masters degree in Social work from the University of Northern Iowa which gave him the tools and ability to change the lives of many.

The life of Ed was a memorable one that had many cherishable moments with friends and family. Some of the things people will remember most about him include being a present and loving father, his expansive memory of all the events in his life, and his passion and commitment to helping others who may have not had a lot of support or assistance. He was known for lifting up women in the workplace and in his personal life so that they could follow their dreams and be who they wanted to be, and he will also be remembered for his delightful sense of humor.

This dedicated father lived a life of service to his job, his community, and to his family. He worked as a social worker, then Director and then CEO of several mental health programs throughout the country including Waterloo, IA, South Dakota/Minnesota, El Paso, TX, Pennsylvania, and lastly working with Haven For Hope, a homeless shelter in San Antonio. Ed's work defined him. Helping others was what he was supposed to do. It was his calling and he did it well by sharing his comfort, wisdom, and humor to help those in need. I believe his last job, which he retired from, Haven For Hope, was the most fulfilling, as he was able to help the people who needed it most and the position garnered him with the respect of the clientele and staff.

On top of being a healer in the community, he was a huge lover of sports, which included trivia and especially wrestling where he rooted for Iowa University.

Ed is survived and greatly missed by his two children Heidi Henderson and her husband, Ron of New Braunfels, Texas & Scott Coleman and his wife, Aimee of San Antonio, Texas; step son, Derek Hileman and his wife, Kelly of Grain Valley, Missouri; and grandchildren, Hali, Hunter, and Jackson. Ed is also survived by his step grandkids Taylor and Jack, and great grandkids, Hattie and Bennett.

Friends and family may designate their gift in memory of our father to the link below and may request an email or postal mail notification to be sent to our family:

https://give.havenforhope.org/give/480913/...

For those who would like to donate via check, gifts may be mailed to:

Haven for Hope

1 Haven for Hope Way

San Antonio, TX 78207