Cole Hudson Thomas

Cole Hudson Thomas obituary, Aurora, CO

Cole Hudson Thomas

Cole Thomas Obituary

Cole Hudson Thomas was born Friday February 14, 2020 to thrilled and proud parents Holly and Crystal Thomas in Lafayette, Colorado and passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on November 12, 2023.

Cole is survived by his mommy, Holly Thomas, and his mama, Crystal Thomas, baby sister, Lena Lou, and grandparents, Pappi Ernie Norris, Grandma Shawn Norris, and Granny Gail Vaughn.  He is also survived by numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, and special friends, Drea and Danny Martinez.

Cole was loved fiercely by everyone he met as his energy radiated throughout any room he walked into. He was a Paw Patrol fanatic and never turned down a Taylor Swift or Post Malone karaoke session with his moms. Cole eagerly stepped into his role as big brother to a beautiful little girl, Lena Lou, and loved introducing everyone to his baby sister.  He kept his moms busy and on their toes, his sister entertained and covered in kisses, and was loved so so deeply.

Although he left this world entirely too soon, Cole will always be remembered by his precocious, curious, fun-loving, and kind personality as being the life of all the birthday parties for his many friends.  He always had big ideas and so many questions and embraced and enjoyed life to the fullest.  He loved to collect coins, rocks, pine cones, sticks, toys, sand, frogs, and anything else that caught his eye.  Cole was a lover of animals, people, adventures, and playdates.  He brought so much joy and love to every soul he met.  We were truly blessed to have him with us on this earth for the time that we did.

**UPDATED SERVICE DETAILS:
A Celebration of Cole's Life will be held February 10, 2024 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm at the Harmony Ridge P-8 School.  This will be a time for all those attending to share stories, memories, and laughter, as Cole would not have wanted it any other way.

Click this link to be redirected to the landing page which will host the livestream for Saturday's Celebration of Cole's Life.


“So come with me, where dreams are born, and time is never planned. Just think of happy things, and your heart will fly on wings, forever, in Never Never Land!” –Peter Pan

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