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Dea Duncan Cole
September 30, 2024
We love you, CoCo! Dee´s & the Beagles! 25/8! We miss you!
9/30/24. Not one day goes by without thinking of you & remembering the joy we had with you! Seems like yesterday that we were all walking around the lake, on the deck & living the dream-being with you!
Dees Cole
September 12, 2024
Corky, 9/30 is almost here again. It seems like yesterday. You are missed 24/7. I loved you & us & always will. You are with your folks and brother now. The Beagles and I will always miss you & we feel you are watching over us.
Shelley Smartly
June 22, 2024
I knew Corky at Richfield East Junior High. He walked me home from school sometimes even though it was out of his way. I was just thinking of him again today, 60 years later, and sorry to find he's passed away.
Deanna Duncan
September 30, 2023
Corky, The Beagles and I love you and think of you daily. You are in our hearts & prayers 24:7. You are deeply missed. Ten years seems like yesterday. I feel your presence. Peace & Love to you. . Love, Dees
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Daniel Pavlenko
October 3, 2021
We miss corky and his sense of humor, enjoyed working with him, and some traveling with him, nice man. Dan Pavlenko
He loved cards and actually wasn't a bad cribbage player either. Merridee Pavlenko You are missed by lots of people
Dees
September 30, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. The Beagles and Dees love you and miss you always. ❤❤❤
Daniel Pavlenko
September 27, 2020
Corkey miss you, enjoyed spending time with you and Deanna, loved the cards, BBQ, pool, enjoyed working at Harmon Glass for a short time with you; enjoyed walks, one sided talks etc. It is hard to believe 7 yrs has nearly passes since you left us. WE all miss you, your jokes, and time with you.
Merridee Pavlenko
September 27, 2019
Corky and Dee were dear friends of ours and a wonderful couple that loved each other and devoted to each other.. We loved spending time with them, traveled to Pa with them, saw fireworks, went to state fair, renaissance fair, shared many, bbq, colling off in the pool, or relaxing in the hot tub, and each time we were together had a bundle of fun, laughter. Cokey's favorite saying when playing games of any kind, if he was losing is was just game, if he was wining it was good game. Dan continues with that saying when we play games. No matter what job he worked or task he performed Corkey gave 100 % and did it right. We have missed our time with both of them, and also miss seeing Dee when we return home each year. Now we feel MN is to far for us to travel due to health issues. Hoping our friends will come visit us in OHIO. We loved you and our precious time together, missing you...and hoping to see Dee in the future and Corkey in our Heavenly mansion where we will once again spend time together sharing and laughing and worshiping our Lord and Savior.
Dees Duncan
February 3, 2018
Dees Duncan
February 3, 2018
Dees Duncan
February 3, 2018
Coe Coe-the best guy in the world!
Love, Dees & our Baby Beagle.
NY & trips anywhere were always fun. We were travel bugs & you made Holidays so special-your hot dishes, bars, cakes, pies were so Dee-lish! I was lucky you enjoyed cooking, baking and cleaning-such a perfect and loving partner. All the Beagles and I miss you!
Dee Duncan
January 6, 2018
I love you so much, Spice! Our engagement at the Hard Rock in London was perfect-just as you-Perfect. Your laugh contagious, your humor precious, your ability to recite poems, philosophy, lyrics and speaking Spanish with you was fun, Romero. We traveled, loved our Beagles, enjoyed movies weekly, loved walking around the U of M, reading at the libraries, reading on the deck, porch, Lake, Farm, airports and beaches. We shared what few ever experience-oneness in every way. We were so happy and we had so much more to see and do on our list of travels and marriage. The Beagles miss you-I am so glad you were able to see one of them in the hospital. I know it brought you joy and peace. The Vikes were playing in London and we enjoyed watching that game. You kissed me so passionately that evening and we shared so many memories as we talked. It is hard to believe the next morning you were gone within minutes. I realize now that you were at peace and ready to go to heaven. I have told many your last words of love and it takes my breath away every time I think about how wonderful you were. Those who knew you well knew how happy you were and finally had inner peace and strength in your life
God brought us together-that is ostensible. I know you are with us in spirit and always will be, my wonderful, Corky-Corky Cola, Spice; Or, as my wonderful niece said when she was one -Coe. Britney and Justin and Nicole miss you. Britney cried and cried-her uncle since she was born. Justin said you and I should be on Who Wants to be a Millionaire-Justin said we were so smart! He always smiled when you told your stories-you made our family happy and we were better to have known you. Nicole loved to laugh at your jokes, stories and always said you were such a nice and great guy! You passed the sister test, but, I knew you would. Not all can pass that level of expectations from a sister. You were a shoe in.
My parents loved you and enjoyed all the time we spent with them on the farm, out to eat, shop, threshing shows, long drives, holidays birthdays, or watching a TV show or movie or just talking around the dining room table. Precious memories and happy family memories-they loved you, Corky, as you knew. You passed the parent test as I did with your folks. We had a dream life. I miss you so much. Thank you for being such a great chaperone for my students when we did educational travel to cities out East, Broadway Plays, DC, Boston, Philly etc. -they said you were such a great guy and so smart about history! We were soul mates-I hear you singing Allan Jackson, Beatles, Tracy Byrd, and Beach Boy songs to me all the time-as you used to all the time. I miss your talking all night. I miss your being proud to wear shorts in Hawaii and summers, I miss your confidence and gentle nature and humor. I miss just being us and walking around Target for fun. Heaven is lucky to have such an angel! I miss the love letters and notes you would write in cards or leave on the fridge. You were so wonderful! Every day was special. I miss pool days with you, playing cribbage, shooting pool, riding bike, long walks, tennis, golf, history discussions, your wisdom and just being together or planning our next trip somewhere.
I love you, Spice.
Aka Coe Coe
Love forever, your fiancé and life partner, Sugar/Dees & pups.
Neeee-Corkeee
Denise S.
November 1, 2013
Dee, I am so sorry to hear of Corky's passing. I often think of the good old days at Daytons and the fun we had. Again so sorry to hear of his passing.
October 6, 2013
Deanna, we are so sorry for you loss. Hang onto the good memories and let go of all others. Corky will be missed by those that new and loved him, his sense of humor and his great BBQ's, and card playing and socials we shared with you both, also the fun time in the pool on those hot MN days. He was a hard worker and loyal friend. Our love to you and may God help you through this difficult time. Love ya
Dan and Merridee Pavlenko
Colleen
October 4, 2013
Dee,
I am sorry for your loss. Corky was a great guy and he will be missed. Corky and you have been so helpful to my parents. I enjoyed spending time with Corky up at the cabin and also on the back deck at my parent's house.
Marti Micks
October 4, 2013
Dear Dee, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved "Cork". You were the light of each other's lives. May you be comforted with the many happy memories you shared over your 18 years together. Cork was such a nice guy. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Dan Krueger
October 4, 2013
Gonna miss you Cork, you helped me out a lot and we had some good times. God bless.
October 4, 2013
So many good memories! Gone from sight but never from our hearts.
Virginia Scully
October 3, 2013
RIP Corky you were loved by many you will be mkissed.
Laurissa Holmes
October 3, 2013
RIP Uncle Corky or is it Wendell. I remember as a kid I thought "Corky" and Wendell were two different people!!! Your a great uncle and you will be deeply missed. Good feeling knowing you, grandpa and uncle Dick are watching from above. Love you lots!!!!
Doug & Mary Austin
October 3, 2013
Corky was my neighbor in Apple Valley for many years. He had a kind heart and gentle way! May he rest in peace.
Lynda Holmes
October 3, 2013
Rip Corky... Prayers to the family.
Lynda Holmes
Harmon Richfield
Tim Lundquist
October 3, 2013
Thanks for all the memories Corky glad I got to see you couple of weeks ago. See you again my Fried!
Tim Lundquist
Jennifer
October 3, 2013
Corky was a great guy and it was a pleasure to know him. He will be missed.
Christina Schwartz
October 3, 2013
Dear Dear Laurie and Family-I am so sad for all of you-please know that people love you all and are with you during this hard time...I adore you Laurie!
October 3, 2013
Corky and I worked together at Harmon Glass for about 20 years. He was a great guy that we loss way to early, prayers to the family, Les Smith
Jim Lundquist
October 3, 2013
Corky was a great and wonderful friend, we worked together for many year running mobile glass across southern Minnesota. We made a great team in the day. I will cherish all the great memories. Corky will be missed.
Melissa Cole
October 3, 2013
My dearest uncle Corky! May you rest in peace! So happy you are reunited with grandpa and Uncle Richie and free from the challenges of this world! I'm sure the laughs have already started. We will continue to look after grandma and never let her or your daughters forget that you loved them very much even if it wasn't often said! RIP!
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