Raymond 'Bud' Cote owned Chevy dealership : Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
San Diego Union-Tribune, The (CA) - Saturday, August 15, 1998
Deceased Name: Raymond 'Bud' Cote owned Chevy dealership
Raymond "Bud" Cote, a decorated World War II veteran who turned Courtesy Chevrolet into the county's largest Chevy dealership during his 25 years as an owner, died yesterday. He was 74.
Mr. Cote, who had battled lung cancer for the past year, died at UCSD Medical Center.
A longtime patron of the arts and supporter of the University of California San Diego, he served for the past 11 years on the UCSD Board of Overseers.
He also had served on boards of directors of the San Diego Symphony, San Diego Opera and Humane Society.
When Mr. Cote opened Courtesy Chevrolet as its co-owner and general manager in 1961, the dealership was billed as the first Chevrolet agency to be located in a shopping center. It was built at a seven-acre site west of Montgomery Ward in Mission Valley Center, where it remains today.
By the time Mr. Cote sold the dealership in 1986, he had bought out original co-owner R.M. McClure.
From 1980 to 1981, Mr. Cote served as chairman of the Chevrolet National Dealer Council, a group of 5,100 dealers.
During World War II, Mr. Cote served in Germany with the U.S. Army's 45th Division. As the leader of a rifle company, he was wounded in the back and neck, earning two Purple Hearts.
Mr. Cote took part in the liberation of Dachau and was awarded two Silver Stars and a Bronze Star.
Mr. Cote's war injuries prevented him from resuming a distinguished football career. He had set school records as a fullback at Burlingame High School in the San Francisco Bay Area, resulting in an athletic scholarship to the University of Oregon.
He played one year for the Ducks before joining the Army.
After the war, Mr. Cote began his career in the auto industry in Los Angeles. He attended UCLA, graduating in 1949 with a bachelor's degree in business.
Mr. Cote was recalled to active duty in the Army during the Korean War.
A native of Long Beach, Mr. Cote moved to San Diego from the Los Angeles area in 1960. Before settling in Rancho Santa Fe in 1982, he lived in the La Playa section of Point Loma and enjoyed volleyball at the Kona Kai Club.
A lifetime sports enthusiast, he golfed at Rancho Santa Fe Country Club and swam with his grandchildren at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Honolulu.
Mr. Cote and his wife, Emily, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 7.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Connie Goldin of San Diego, Sally Cote of San Francisco and Liz Cote of Pasadena; two sons, Mike of Honolulu and John of San Diego; a sister, Beverly Patz of Morgan Hill; and eight grandchildren.
A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sept. 3 at St. James Episcopal Church in La Jolla.
Military Information: 1ST LT, US ARMY
San Diego Union-Tribune, The (CA) - Saturday, August 15, 1998
Deceased Name: Raymond 'Bud' Cote owned Chevy dealership
Raymond "Bud" Cote, a decorated World War II veteran who turned Courtesy Chevrolet into the county's largest Chevy dealership during his 25 years as an owner, died yesterday. He was 74.
Mr. Cote, who had battled lung cancer for the past year, died at UCSD Medical Center.
A longtime patron of the arts and supporter of the University of California San Diego, he served for the past 11 years on the UCSD Board of Overseers.
He also had served on boards of directors of the San Diego Symphony, San Diego Opera and Humane Society.
When Mr. Cote opened Courtesy Chevrolet as its co-owner and general manager in 1961, the dealership was billed as the first Chevrolet agency to be located in a shopping center. It was built at a seven-acre site west of Montgomery Ward in Mission Valley Center, where it remains today.
By the time Mr. Cote sold the dealership in 1986, he had bought out original co-owner R.M. McClure.
From 1980 to 1981, Mr. Cote served as chairman of the Chevrolet National Dealer Council, a group of 5,100 dealers.
During World War II, Mr. Cote served in Germany with the U.S. Army's 45th Division. As the leader of a rifle company, he was wounded in the back and neck, earning two Purple Hearts.
Mr. Cote took part in the liberation of Dachau and was awarded two Silver Stars and a Bronze Star.
Mr. Cote's war injuries prevented him from resuming a distinguished football career. He had set school records as a fullback at Burlingame High School in the San Francisco Bay Area, resulting in an athletic scholarship to the University of Oregon.
He played one year for the Ducks before joining the Army.
After the war, Mr. Cote began his career in the auto industry in Los Angeles. He attended UCLA, graduating in 1949 with a bachelor's degree in business.
Mr. Cote was recalled to active duty in the Army during the Korean War.
A native of Long Beach, Mr. Cote moved to San Diego from the Los Angeles area in 1960. Before settling in Rancho Santa Fe in 1982, he lived in the La Playa section of Point Loma and enjoyed volleyball at the Kona Kai Club.
A lifetime sports enthusiast, he golfed at Rancho Santa Fe Country Club and swam with his grandchildren at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Honolulu.
Mr. Cote and his wife, Emily, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 7.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Connie Goldin of San Diego, Sally Cote of San Francisco and Liz Cote of Pasadena; two sons, Mike of Honolulu and John of San Diego; a sister, Beverly Patz of Morgan Hill; and eight grandchildren.
A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sept. 3 at St. James Episcopal Church in La Jolla.
Military Information: 1ST LT, US ARMY
Raymond 'Bud' Cote owned Chevy dealership : Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
San Diego Union-Tribune, The (CA) - Saturday, August 15, 1998
Deceased Name: Raymond 'Bud' Cote owned Chevy dealership
Raymond "Bud" Cote, a decorated World War II veteran who turned Courtesy Chevrolet into the county's largest Chevy dealership during his 25 years as an owner, died yesterday. He was 74.
Mr. Cote, who had battled lung cancer for the past year, died at UCSD Medical Center.
A longtime patron of the arts and supporter of the University of California San Diego, he served for the past 11 years on the UCSD Board of Overseers.
He also had served on boards of directors of the San Diego Symphony, San Diego Opera and Humane Society.
When Mr. Cote opened Courtesy Chevrolet as its co-owner and general manager in 1961, the dealership was billed as the first Chevrolet agency to be located in a shopping center. It was built at a seven-acre site west of Montgomery Ward in Mission Valley Center, where it remains today.
By the time Mr. Cote sold the dealership in 1986, he had bought out original co-owner R.M. McClure.
From 1980 to 1981, Mr. Cote served as chairman of the Chevrolet National Dealer Council, a group of 5,100 dealers.
During World War II, Mr. Cote served in Germany with the U.S. Army's 45th Division. As the leader of a rifle company, he was wounded in the back and neck, earning two Purple Hearts.
Mr. Cote took part in the liberation of Dachau and was awarded two Silver Stars and a Bronze Star.
Mr. Cote's war injuries prevented him from resuming a distinguished football career. He had set school records as a fullback at Burlingame High School in the San Francisco Bay Area, resulting in an athletic scholarship to the University of Oregon.
He played one year for the Ducks before joining the Army.
After the war, Mr. Cote began his career in the auto industry in Los Angeles. He attended UCLA, graduating in 1949 with a bachelor's degree in business.
Mr. Cote was recalled to active duty in the Army during the Korean War.
A native of Long Beach, Mr. Cote moved to San Diego from the Los Angeles area in 1960. Before settling in Rancho Santa Fe in 1982, he lived in the La Playa section of Point Loma and enjoyed volleyball at the Kona Kai Club.
A lifetime sports enthusiast, he golfed at Rancho Santa Fe Country Club and swam with his grandchildren at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Honolulu.
Mr. Cote and his wife, Emily, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 7.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Connie Goldin of San Diego, Sally Cote of San Francisco and Liz Cote of Pasadena; two sons, Mike of Honolulu and John of San Diego; a sister, Beverly Patz of Morgan Hill; and eight grandchildren.
A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sept. 3 at St. James Episcopal Church in La Jolla.
Military Information: 1ST LT, US ARMY
San Diego Union-Tribune, The (CA) - Saturday, August 15, 1998
Deceased Name: Raymond 'Bud' Cote owned Chevy dealership
Raymond "Bud" Cote, a decorated World War II veteran who turned Courtesy Chevrolet into the county's largest Chevy dealership during his 25 years as an owner, died yesterday. He was 74.
Mr. Cote, who had battled lung cancer for the past year, died at UCSD Medical Center.
A longtime patron of the arts and supporter of the University of California San Diego, he served for the past 11 years on the UCSD Board of Overseers.
He also had served on boards of directors of the San Diego Symphony, San Diego Opera and Humane Society.
When Mr. Cote opened Courtesy Chevrolet as its co-owner and general manager in 1961, the dealership was billed as the first Chevrolet agency to be located in a shopping center. It was built at a seven-acre site west of Montgomery Ward in Mission Valley Center, where it remains today.
By the time Mr. Cote sold the dealership in 1986, he had bought out original co-owner R.M. McClure.
From 1980 to 1981, Mr. Cote served as chairman of the Chevrolet National Dealer Council, a group of 5,100 dealers.
During World War II, Mr. Cote served in Germany with the U.S. Army's 45th Division. As the leader of a rifle company, he was wounded in the back and neck, earning two Purple Hearts.
Mr. Cote took part in the liberation of Dachau and was awarded two Silver Stars and a Bronze Star.
Mr. Cote's war injuries prevented him from resuming a distinguished football career. He had set school records as a fullback at Burlingame High School in the San Francisco Bay Area, resulting in an athletic scholarship to the University of Oregon.
He played one year for the Ducks before joining the Army.
After the war, Mr. Cote began his career in the auto industry in Los Angeles. He attended UCLA, graduating in 1949 with a bachelor's degree in business.
Mr. Cote was recalled to active duty in the Army during the Korean War.
A native of Long Beach, Mr. Cote moved to San Diego from the Los Angeles area in 1960. Before settling in Rancho Santa Fe in 1982, he lived in the La Playa section of Point Loma and enjoyed volleyball at the Kona Kai Club.
A lifetime sports enthusiast, he golfed at Rancho Santa Fe Country Club and swam with his grandchildren at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Honolulu.
Mr. Cote and his wife, Emily, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 7.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Connie Goldin of San Diego, Sally Cote of San Francisco and Liz Cote of Pasadena; two sons, Mike of Honolulu and John of San Diego; a sister, Beverly Patz of Morgan Hill; and eight grandchildren.
A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sept. 3 at St. James Episcopal Church in La Jolla.
Military Information: 1ST LT, US ARMY
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