Oscar Lee "Rip" Coston Jr.

Birth date: Mar 3, 1942 Death date: Jul 7, 2021

On July 7th 2021, Captain Oscar Lee “Rip” Coston Jr., CEC, USN (Ret.), reported for final duty and eternal rest in God’s Kingdom. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on March 3rd 1942, to Oscar and Madge Coston. He graduated from E Read Obituary

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Renny Schoen

219w ago

Lindal, Please accept Jackie and I's condolences. It's been many years since I worked with Rip at Walk, Haydel but still heart breaking to hear. You guys came to an Endyminion Parade near our house one year. I remember traveling with Rip on a number of business trips. One to the Denver Area where we drove up into the Mountains above and accidentally came across a shrine to Mother Cabrini where a century before she struck needed water in a really arid mountain area. Rip to my surprise wanted to walk the shrine area and drink from a small part of the still flowing water. Great memories. J. R. "Renny" Schoen.

Bernie Cullen

219w ago

Lindal, I’m so sorry to hear about Rip. I loved working with “Mr.Auburn”’at EJ! We had lots of projects together and he was a good friend. May you and your family find comfort in your memories 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Bernie Cullen, RN

J Wray Pearce

219w ago

great guy -- so sorry he is gone but we know he is in a better place and we will see him again
Wray

Bob Pizzano

219w ago

Lindal, am very sorry to read about Rip. Lots of good times at Sigonella…those Italians, it’s surprising we got anything done, but it was fun. Stay safe, Bob Pizzano

Richard Steinbrugge

219w ago

My condolences to the entire Coston family.

I first became acquainted with Rip at Adak, Alaska when he was PWO at the NAVSTA and I was PWO at the COMSTA, in 1976. He was a LCDR then and I was a LT. The COMSTA, was the little brother of the two major Adak Navy commands. Rip was most helpful to me in providing wise advice and counsel as we both did our best to support Navy operations at that extremely remote post at the far end of the logistical supply lines for facilities projects. It sometimes took weeks to receive materials ordered for routine repair jobs.

Our next assignment together was when he was the head acquisition officer (09A) at PACDIV and I was assigned as his deputy (09AA) in 1984. He was again a fabulous mentor and leader.

I will always remember Rip as a friend and mentor. I wish we could have played golf together … I’m sure he would have helped my game.

Dick Steinbrugge

Vicki Lyons

219w ago

I have fun memories attending a gospel jazz brunch with Rip and family in New Orleans. He always made everything extra fun!

A beautiful human.

Vicki Lyons

Derek Foy

219w ago

Hi Lindal,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they are comforted. Matthew 5:4

In Christ,
Derek and Dennette

Derek

219w ago

Dear Lindal,
You and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." Matthew 5:4

In Christ,
Derek and Dennette Foy

Steve Stewart

220w ago

Hi Lindal:

Many splendid times with with you and Rip.

My condolences to you at this time of loss.

Blessings,

Steve Stewart

Blake Humphries

220w ago

RIP was such a caring person,he always had time to make someone smile.i know this pic seems odd but it was rip playing patty cake with my mom. Thankyou for all the memories and being family.

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