William-Cole-Obituary

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Mr. William Robert Cole

Irvine, California

Mar 28, 1926 – Oct 20, 2019 (Age 93)

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BORN
March 28, 1926
DIED
October 20, 2019
AGE
93
LOCATION
Irvine, California

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Forest Lawn - Glendale Obituary

William Robert Cole, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at the age of 93 in Irvine, California. Bill was born on March 28, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan to Warner and Esther Sheets Cole. He had two older sisters, Louise Cole Osbrink and...

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Hello to all of Bill´s beautiful girls, whom I always loved so much, and your families. I have so many wonderful memories of Bill, both professionally and socially, and of seeing you lovely ladiied growing up. Bill was so talented on so very many ways, not only his beautiful tenor voice, but his amazing artwork and especially his humorous caricature drawings. I am so grateful for the time he spent formulating the AFTRA-SAG Pension plans, from which I profit monthly. He had a great sense...

Bill was a life long friend of my father Ian Wilson and my father cherished his friendship. So sorry for your loss...he was an amazing person for sure. Martha Wilson Jones

My sincere condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort be with you during your time of sorrow. Psalm 145:19

I am heartbroken to hear this news and especially to have missed the memorial. I had the great pleasure of working with Bill for several decades in the studio singing world, and was able to have several dinner visits with him after he retired. He was such a gracious, kind, sweet and talented gentleman. Loved his humor too - he could have taken the "cartoon creator" path and been just as successful in that field!

I met Bill through my mother, Peggy Clark, who worked many years with him. As a studio singer following in my mother's footsteps, I was blessed to get to work with him myself. He was always kind to me, and I do remember his sense of humor with his drawing of Little Altar Boy during our session for the first Carpenters' Christmas album.

Bill was a talented man who added so much to all family gatherings, from his superb photographic skills to his magic tricks to amuse the kids; but mostly he added his ready smile , hospitality & kindness which will always be remembered & appreciated by our family! Sending love & blessings to his daughters & loved ones. May the memories be forever comforting !

On behalf of the Florida Johnsons, we send our love and prayers to the Cole family. We have many happy memories with "Uncle Bill" and he brought joy to many lives. Much love - Judith, Kim, Teague and little Clark