Cole Downing

Downing, Cole February 21, 1924 - September 7, 2009. Cole Downing, born and raised in the oil fields of Oklahoma, died peacefully at home after a long illness at the age of 85. He is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Liliane, his son Timothy, daughter-in-law Donna, and grandchildren Lea and Samuel. Cole was preceded in death by his son, Steven. Mr. Downing, a chemical engineer, enjoyed a 35-year career with Monsanto, including several years as Plant Manager in Decatur, Alabama, two years in Ireland, and eventually Brussels, Belgium, where he was in charge of the Textiles Division for Monsanto Europe. After moving to St. Louis and early retirement, Mr. Downing was vice-president of the Swiss company Synthes for three years. Services: A visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, at the FOREVER BELLERIVE Funeral Chapel, 740 N. Mason Rd., Creve Coeur, MO 63141. There will be a private burial ceremony. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Cure PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy), Executive Plaza 3, 11350 McCormick Rd., Suite 906, Hunt Valley, MD 21031.