Cole, James Robert (Bob)

James Robert (Bob) Cole, 60, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend, was called to his eternal resting place on July 23, 2016.

He entered this world on June 6, 1956 in Waltham, MA, born to James Kenneth and Joan Meadow Cole. He has been a resident of Albuquerque for 59 years.

He is survived by his wife, Leigh Ann Cole; children, Ryan (Jane) Cole, Alex (Derek) Kulach, Kendra Cole and Jamie (Kirsten) Dick; granddaughter, Abby Kulach; parents, Ken and Joan Cole; siblings, Lynn (Kerry) Zottnick, David (Kathy) Cole and Brian (Joan) Cole; nieces and nephews, Kelsey, Sean, Katie, Nathan, Keith, Paige, Andy, Bryan, Shannon and Michael.

Bob graduated from Sandia High School, and obtained Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering from NMSU and UNM, respectively. He was employed and highly respected in the aerospace industry for nearly 40 years, most recently by Design & Development Engineering Services. Bob was an Eagle Scout and loved hiking and the outdoors. He was a talented basketball and rugby player and took great pride in his participation in the National Basketball Senior Olympics; and felt his greatest athletic achievement was his induction into the Albuquerque Aardvarks Rugby Hall of Fame.

He had a brilliant intellect and a keen interest in military history. His favorite moments were those spent with family and friends. Bob was a man of great faith and though our hearts are breaking over this tremendous loss, we are confident of his peace.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo Del Norte NE.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, c/o Dr. David Cole, Chairman, Low Country AHA Heart Walk, 179 Ashley Ave, MSC 001, Charleston, SC, 29425, or online at www.lowcountryscheartwalk.org and search for team David Cole.

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Published by Albuquerque Journal from Jul. 26 to Jul. 27, 2016.

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Ernie Ulibarri

September 8, 2016

I was walking down the street today and bumped into Brian's wife Joan while she was walking her dog. We visited and I asked how everybody in the family was doing. Then I asked how Bob was doing and she informed me that Bob passed away about 2 months ago! I wanted to go and sit down and just cry my heart out. I just can't believe it.

Our deepest heart-felt condolences to Bob's family and friends. Bob was our neighbor for about 15 years. We lived across the street from him. He was always upbeat and happy. We always had something to laugh about and he was so genuine. We had some of the best neighborhood cookouts and get-togethers.

May Bob rest in peace and may the Lord bring peace and comfort to his family.

July 27, 2016

Oh Leigh Ann and family, I am so, so sorry for your loss. May your memories of your life together sustain you in this most difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jan Guthrie Mathy

American Heart Association

July 26, 2016

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Janis Souter

July 26, 2016

I am so sorry. I will pray for Bob and for his family to have the strength to get through this sad time. He will be missed.

Cathi Moore

July 26, 2016

I have worked with Bob for 36 years starting at Gulton Industries and at DDESC. He had a great since of humor and wonderful smile. What I admired most about him was his love for Leigh Ann.
I will miss you Bob.

Cynthia Newsome

July 26, 2016

I am overwhelmed with sadness at the news of Bob's death. My family and I lived across the street from the Coles for 16 years and enjoyed watching the Cole children grow up. Bob, Lynn, David and Brian were fine role models for my daughter and son.

Maria A

July 26, 2016

I am sending my sincere condolences to the family. May you find comfort in this thought found at Isaiah 61:1,2 which reads in part" God sent his son to bind up the brokenhearted and to comfort those who mourn."

Bert Alarid

July 26, 2016

Worked with Bob at Gulton Industries 35 years ago but most memorably he invited me to play rugby with the Aardvarks. I went out and was hooked, I owe him the love of the game.

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