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Gary Cole Obituary
"Well done good and faithful servant!"
A memorial to celebrate Gary's life will be held Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Paramount Christian Church, 3816 College St. SE, Lacey, WA. He will be remembered by his wife Betty; his five children, Shari and Bill Sutphin, Tina Talbott, Steve and Connie Cole; his five grandchildren; his eight great-grandchildren; and sister Karen Morgan. The service will be followed by a reception at the church youth center.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
Raegan Stevens
March 14, 2011
Betty and family,
Gary was a great man. I will miss him greatly. My thoughts, prayers and love go out to you all.
P k
March 12, 2011
"Blessed be the Lord"
Thank you for being such upstanding and wonderful neighbors!
Many will miss him; the Lord will cherish him; and my heart and prayers go out to you Betty and your family!
With Love. Homebound, Space 103
Keleen Crawford
March 11, 2011
I am so sad to hear of Gary's passing. I don't know anyone who didn't love Gary. I will miss his smile and hugs. My love to Betty and the enite Cole family.
Jeanette Hoage
March 9, 2011
March 9, 2011
I just received the news that Gary is gone. He was such an incredible Christian man with high ethics and such wisdom. I will truly miss him and I'm so honored to have been the first person he baptized. Much love to Betty, family and other friends.
Jeff Adams
March 9, 2011
I miss Gary already. He was an outstanding man of character, and was a good friend to many, including me. He was a fine example of a strong Christian man. Even as his health was declining, he wanted to fight battles for others, and he kept trying to act normal (this was not easy, given all his body was enduring). Sure, it is bittersweet when people we love go on to eternity and we're confident of their destiny. However, it's hard because we want them with us. I hurt for Betty and the rest of the family. I hurt, too, because I'm going to miss my friend, Gary, very much. So will the rest of the church and everyone else he's touched. 'Prayers, thoughts, and support to the family.
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