Maud Cleaveland Kingsbury and William Oscar Coast

WILLIAM OSCAR COAST, son of MARY ELLEN BRADSHAW and WILLIAM PHILIP COAST, was born August 5, 1880 in Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa,^{83, 8, 1884, 6325} and died February 28, 1937 in Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa.^{1735, 6325} He is buried in Oakland Cemetery, Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa.^{398, 1735}

He married MAUD CLEAVELAND KINGSBURY on October 24, 1904 in Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa.^{401, 1853} She was born in October, 1879 in Cedar Falls, Black Hawk, Iowa,¹⁸⁸⁴ and died October 15, 1946 in Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa.⁶⁴⁸⁸ She is buried in Oakland Cemetery, Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa.^{456, 6488}

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Children of MAUD CLEAVELAND KINGSBURY and WILLIAM OSCAR COAST:

1. LOUISE CLEAVELAND COAST, b. April 13, 1910, Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa;^{396, 1884} m. THOMAS EMERSON PERRY on October 7, 1939 in Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa³⁹⁴; d. January 23, 1972, University Hospital, Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa.³⁹⁶
2. MARY ELLEN COAST, b. July 12, 1914;⁵⁶ m. CARL EUGENE REDENBAUGH on March 26, 1955 in Downey, Los Angeles, California³⁵⁴¹; d. December 3, 1992, Harris County, Texas.^{56, 105}

Iowa City Daily Press, October 25, 1904⁴⁰¹

WED IN TRINITY AT EARLY EVENTIDE

W. O. COAST AND MISS KINGSBURY MADE ONE.

Impressive Ceremony in Beautifully Decorated Church — Palms and Flowers Add Beauty.

William O. Coast and Miss Maude Cleaveland Kingsbury were married last evening, at 7:30 o'clock.

The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. Williams, in Trinity Church. The auditorium of the sacred edifice was decorated prettily in palms and flowers, and the altar and chancel were particularly pleasing in their floral garb.

The best man was Preston C. Coast, brother of the groom, and the bridesmaids were Misses Alice McGee and Sadie Hess. The maid of honor was Miss Ethel Swire. Dainty little Marjorie Coast, all in white, was the flower girl. The ushers were Cleaveland Kingsbury and George Remley.

The bride was attired in a beautiful gown of white crep de chine, with lace trimmings. She carried her mother's prayer book.

The bridesmaid and maid of honor wore costumes of pure white, with green girdles to add a bit of color fetchingly.

After the ceremony, the bridal party repaired to the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Coast, where a wedding supper was served, the guests being kinsfolk of the contracting parties, almost exclusively. Guests from abroad were Mds. Louise Culver, St. Louis; Holbrook Cleaveland, St. Louis; E. A. Murphy, Vinton; L. M. Butler, Chicago; H. A. Kelley, Moline; Cleaveland Kingsbury, Newton; Mrs. Craig Wright, Des Moines; Mrs. C. C. Coldren, Chicago.

Mr. and Mrs. Coast left last night, amid a deluge of rice, from scores of friends, to St. Louis via Chicago. They wil be at home after December 1, on North Dubuque street, occupying the one time home of former alderman, W. H. Graff.

The united lives of these two begin under most auspicious circumstances, if the hopes and prayers of a legion of devoted friends count for aught. The groom is a former student of the university, and was major of the S. U. I. battalion. He is a popular member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity, and is a member of the staff of Coast & Son's clothing store.

He is possessed of those impulses to energy and activity that make for success, and lend substance to the prophecies of his friends that he is destined to achieve in the commercial world the laudable ambition that stirs him to follow in the footsteps of his father and brother.

Miss Kingsbury is an alumna of the university, and in that institution she attained the graces of higher education and broader culture that enhance the gifts of nature and the adornments of rare home training. She has a clearly-marked place in Iowa City's social circles, and in the highest will hear none but golden wishes.

Iowa City Press-Citizen, February 9, 1906³¹⁹⁴

COAST & SONS IS NEW FIRM

W. O. Coast is Made Member of Firm of up to Date Clothiers — Fifteen Years in Business.

The clothing firm of Coast & Son has changed its name to Coast & Sons. Hitherto the partnership has consisted of W. P. Coast and P. C. Coast and the change consists in the addition of W. O. Coast. The firm first started fifteen years ago as Coast & Easley and became Coast & Son in 1898. W. O. Coast, who is the junior member of the firm, has been associated with the store for a number of years and is well known and a favorite with its big lot of customers.

Iowa City Press-Citizen, February 10, 1922³⁷⁵⁹

Dancing Party

Mrs. Preston O. Coast and Mrs. William O. Coast have issued invitations to a dancing party to be given on Wednesday evening, February 15th, at the Pagoda tea shop. About one hundred guests will attend.

Iowa City Press-Citizen, February 18, 1922³⁷⁶⁰

Hostesses at Tea

Prominent in social events of the week was a tea given yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Preston C. Coast and Mrs.William O. Coast, at the former's home at 530 north Clinton street. One hundred and fifty guests were entertained between the hours of four and six o'clock.

A color motif of yellow and white was employed throughout, the lovely spring flowers, yellow jonquils and white narcissus, being used profusely in decoration of the rooms.

Assissting in the dinind room were Mrs. Arthur J. Cox, Mrs. W. H. Stewart, Mrs. Percy Bordwell, Mrs. Samuel Morrison, Mrs. Hays Carson and Mrs. Charles S. Grant, while the parlor hostesses were Mrs. Frederick L. Stevens, Mrs. Robert Gibson, Mrs. J .F. Sproatt, and Miss Ada Hutchinson.

Iowa City Press-Citizen, March 24, 1927¹³⁵⁹

COASTS WILL INCORPORATE

Coast's clothing store at 12 South Clinton street, founded 36 years ago by W. P. Coast, filed papers for incorporation Wednesday, March 23rd, with the county recorder. The board of directors of the new firm consists of Mr. Preston C. Coast and Mr. William O. Coast, sons of the founder who will comprise the board of directors of the new firm as well as the incorporators. Mr. Preston Coast will act as president and Mr. William Coast as secretary and treasurer.

Mason City Globe-Gazette, March 1, 1937¹⁷³⁵

William Coast Funeral Scheduled at Iowa City.

IOWA CITY, (AP)—Funeral services were scheduled here Tuesday morning for William O. Coast, 56, former Iowa City businessman, who died Sunday of heart disease.

Mr. Coast was a member of the Iowa house of representatives in 1914, and was particularly active in procuring adoption of measures in the development of the children's hospital and the college of commerce at the state university.

Daily Hawk Eye Gazette, March 1, 1937¹⁷³⁷

William O. Coast of Iowa City Is Dead

Iowa City, Ia., March 1.—(AP)—William O. Coast, 56, retired business man and well known here as the benefactor to many University of Iowa students, died unexpectedly from heart disease at his home here. Mr. Coast at one time was a member of the university board in control of athletics, and was elected state representative in 1914. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning. His wife and two daughters survive.

Iowa City Press-Citizen, March 1, 1937⁶⁴⁸⁹

William O. Coast Dies Suddenly of Heart Attack In Home Sunday

SERVICES TO BE TOMORROW AT 11 O'CLOCK

Former Local Clothier Had Been Prominent In City and State Affairs

Mr. William O. Coast, 56, well-known Iowa Citian and former clothier, died suddenly shortly after 11 o'clock Sunday morning at his home, 106 East Fairchild street. Death was caused by a heart attack.

mr. Coast was active in city and state affairs for many years. He served this district as state representative in 1914 and 1915 and particularly was active in securing adoption of measures in the development of the Children's hospital and the college of commerce at the University of Iowa.

Active in Civic Affairs

At all times actively interested in civic welfare, he was for some time a member of the board of managers of the Commercial club, which later became the chamber of commerce, and he served as president of that body for a term. He also was president of the Iowa City Rotary club, of which he was a charter member. He formerly held office in the State Historical society and the Elks lodge.

University of Iowa alumni recollect his interest in their welfare. He befriended many students and athletes during his life-long residence in Iowa City.

William Oscar Coast was born August 5, 1880 in Iowa City, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William P. Coast, prominent pioneers of this community. His brother, Mr. Preston C. Coast, with whom he had been associated in the clothing business, passed away January 12th of this year.

First Cadet Colonel

After attending the public schools, Mr. Coast was a student at Orchard Lake Military academy and entered the University of Iowa in the class of 1902. He was the first cadet colonel appointed and while not a member of any athletic team he was recognized as an enthusiast in all branches of athletics. He served as a member of the board in control of athletics of the University. While a student, he affiliated with Beta Theta Pi fraternity.

In 1904 he became a member of the clothing firm of Coast and Sons, later known as "Coast's".

He married Miss Maude Kingsbury October 24, 1904. Surviving are the widow and two daughters, Louise, who is in social service work in Sigourney and Mary Ellen, a recent graduate of the university.

Funeral services will be held at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning at the Trinity Episcopal church with the Rev. Richard E. McEvoy in charge. Burial will be in Oakland cemetery.

Pall-bearers at the services will be: Mr. Marvin H. Dey, Atty. Fred L. Stevens, Mr. Kelley B. Judy, Mr. J. F. Sproatt, Dr. M. F. Carpenter, Mr. Donald McClain, Dr. John Voss and Mrs S. T. Morrison.

Iowa City Press-Citizen, October 15, 1946⁶⁴⁸⁸

Mrs. William O. Coast Dies Following Lingering Illness

Mrs. William O. Coast, 106 East Fairchild street, for many years an active member of Iowa City social and civic life, died at 1:45 o'clock this morning at a local hospital following a lingering illness.

She was the widow of William O. Coast, former prominent clothier here, who died February 28, 1937.

Mrs. Coast, 66, he former Maude Kingsbury, was born October 10, 1880, at Cedar Falls, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Kingsbury. The family later resided in St. Louis, moving to Iowa City in 1898. She was graduated from the University of Iowa in 1902 where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Her marriage to Mr. Coast took place in 1904.

Surviving are two daughters, Mary Ellen Coast of Iowa City and Mrs. Tom Perry, Columbus Junction, and two grandchildren, Thomas Coast Perry and Susan Elizabeth Perry.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 o'clock Thursday morning at Trinity Episcopal church, with the Rev. Fred W. Putnam in charge. Burial will be in Oakland cemetery. The body will be at the McGovern funeral home until the time of the service.