D.B. Coates, age 88, passed away in his Lakeside, Arizona home on November 30, 2017. He retired in 1991 after a 34 year career in Teaching, Coaching, and being the Athletic Director with the Whiteriver Public Schools. He is survived by his wife, Edith; daughters, Marylin Marquez, Debbie Coates, Judith Olivier and Sonya Chavez; six grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at a later date.