COLE H. VAN DER LINDEN

COLE VAN DER LINDEN Obituary

It is with profound sadness we announce the sudden passing of Cole. He is survived by parents Mike and Jay-Ann, sister Hailey (fiance Avin), Uncle Chris, Auntie Corinna, grandparents Nanette Eldred (Ian), Kaoru van der Linden, Jim Eldred, extended family here and in Japan, his fur babies Bailey, puppy Yota and many awesome friends. Cole grew up playing many years of soccer, baseball, hapkido, jui jitsu, summers at his Auntie and Uncles and making skits and movies with friends.Cole was a previous member of the Seaforth Highlanders Army Cadets. Cole had a good sense of humour, loved to laugh and lived in the moment. He loved animals, taking many to Gibsons Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. He had a soft spot for anyone or anything in need and donated money to Children's Hospital. He had a passion for cars, hanging out with his car buddies and was a member of the SCDRA. Cole took auto mechanics through the ACE-IT program SD#46. He had wanted to continue in that field and to rebuild a Toyota Supra.Thank you to our family, friends, coworkers, unions and Cole's many friends who brought flowers, meals, kind words and prayers helping us get through each minute, hour and day. There will be a celebration of life at a later date.

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Published by The Coast Reporter from Jul. 17 to Aug. 13, 2020.

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Kaitlyn Collins

September 19, 2023

Cole, I know it´s been a while, I reached out to you in hopes of seeing you again after all these years only to find out, I would never be able to. Cole, I will never forget you, you have always and will always have a big piece of my heart with your name on it. I will cherish the time we had together forever; it will never have been enough.

Bill Cotton

February 9, 2021

An unimaginable loss. My deepest condolences Mike to you and your family from an old friend.

Angela Sears

August 21, 2020

Cole wore his spirit on the outside, fun his constant companion. Active, friendly and kind are the words that come to mind. So many vignettes come to mind when I think of interactions with Cole, every memory leaves a smile on my face. I will always remember the loving relationship he had with Mike and Jay-Anne, it was noticeable, tangible, unconditional. I am left to think, look at what they had, far too short....but look at what they had.
Much love, Ang

Kylie Briggs

July 23, 2020

Cole was one of my dearest friends, and will always hold a special place in my heart. I will always hold the times we shared very close to my heart. Thank you Cole for being my person for my hard times and trusting me with yours. Love you always. Sending my love to the Family.

Monica Salvatella

July 20, 2020

I am so deeply sorry for this unimaginable loss to your family. Cole was a good friend to my daughter Ariel.

Ariel Elder

July 20, 2020

Cole was a dear friend of mine. We met at the Gibsons alternative school and instantly recognized each other as goof balls who loved a laugh and did not take life or ourselves to seriously.

Cole was always joking around, but he also never missed a beat. He was wise beyond his years with a deep and intuitive knowledge that came through in his gaze.. He knew how to look you in the eye and have you feel seen.

Cole was passionate. The tangible excitement that radiated from him when he spoke about building and racing cars was inspiring. If only we could all have passions that moved us so deeply. He really knew what drove him (no pun intended)

Although I am devastated by his loss, I am incredibly blessed to have known him. His essence will always be with me.

Until we meet again

Darren DeCoste

July 19, 2020

He was such a wonderful young man. He touched many lives and will never be forgotten. RIP my friend

Kevin

July 19, 2020

I first met cole when I was in grade 2 and we traded cars back in the day and have grown up being a friend , I will miss him a lot and send condolences to his family

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