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Michael Cole Obituary
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COLE, Michael E. 58, of Springfield passed away Thursday, February 5, 2009 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center-East High Campus. He was born January 25, 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Robert Cole and Eloise (King) Cook. Michael graduated from Greenon High School and Wright State University. He was a member of the National Ski Patrol and the Christ Episcopal Church in Xenia, Ohio. He served our country proudly in the Air Force Reserves. Michael loved to ride his BMW motorcycle but most of all he will always be remembered as a very caring and loving husband, father, brother and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Survivors include his beloved wife of 26 years, Linda L. (Sollenberger); son, Alexander Michael Cole of Springfield, Ohio; step-son, Nathan Lyons of Dayton, Ohio; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Barbara and Richard Campbell of Dayton, Ohio and Maureen and Geoff Meldon of Springfield, Ohio and four nephews, Jon and Justin Marshall and Seth and Jacob Meldon. He was preceded in death by his parents. A celebration of Michaels life will be held on Friday, February 13, 2009 at 11 a.m. in the Christ Episcopal in Xenia, 68 East Church Street, Xenia, Ohio 45385 with Reverend Pamela Gaylor officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the American Heart Association, 5455 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43214. The family is being serviced by the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME. You may express condolences to the family at www.littletonandrue.com
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Helen Hutchinson (Johnson)
February 15, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this sad time. Mike and I played in band together at Greenon High School. He was a good friend and great guy. I'm sure he was a wonderful husband and father. God Bless him and your family.
Jeanne Rozzo
February 13, 2009
Dear Linda, Alex and Nathan,
I am so deeply sorry to learn of Mike's death. I hold you all in my prayers and thoughts as i write this, and I will be thinking of you all today. Mike was one of the warmest, kindest human beings I have encountered. His loving-kindness touched so many people. I extend to you all my deepest and most profound sympathy.
Beryl Binkard Collins
February 12, 2009
I was sorry to hear of Michael's passing. He was often one who came to the lab at Community to help solve my computer problems. He was always friendly and helpful. My sympathy to his family.
Kathleen (Kathy) Henderson
February 12, 2009
Linda, I was so shocked and saddened to learn of Michael's passing. It seems like just yesterday we were all so excited by the news of your wedding! Truly my heart aches for you and your family.
May God continue to hold you tightly as you travel through this valley of grief. May the angels lighten your heart as you remember Michael with love, joy and gladness.
Love and Peace.
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Ray and Diane Melson
February 11, 2009
Dearest Linda, Alex, Nate, Barbara and Maureen, Our love and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We know the pain of losing a loved one...we are with you. Whenever you need a hug, just think of us. Mike was the most loving and kindest man I know. I'll never forget the wonderful memories of our growing up. What a great cousin!
David and Carole Cobb
February 11, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. We enjoyed the years that we knew and worked with him as members of the National Ski Patrol at Mad River Mountain. We have many fond memories. Our prayers are with Linda and her family.
Sharry Koons
February 10, 2009
To Alex and family, We are very sorry for your loss. May your memories give you comfort. Sending our love, the Koons family.
Anita Dean
February 10, 2009
I was very saddened by the news of Michael's passing. I am truly sorry for your loss. I worked with Michael for numerous years at CMHP. He always had a smile on his face and brought joy to everyone who knew him. He touched the lives of many people while working at the hospital and I am grateful that I was a part of that. Michael will always be missed.
Ruth Hensley
February 9, 2009
To the Family of Michael Cole. I am so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you. I worked with Michael at Community, he was always there when i needed help.with a problem.
God will help you thru this time.
Mike Mader
February 9, 2009
I had the privilege to work with Michael at CMHP. He was always very approachable and willing to help anyone out! Most of all he would do it with a smile! My thoughts and prayers go to his family.
Jona Akini
February 9, 2009
To the Family of Michael Cole: You have my deepest sympathy. I worked with Michael at Community Hospital. Michael always had a calm spirit and very mild in nature. He will be surely missed. Linda, you and your family are in my prayers.
Tricia Schall
February 9, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss. I worked with Michael at Speedway. He was always very nice and sweet. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Alan Brookman
February 9, 2009
Although I did not know Michael in his adult life I went to High School with him. By what I read by those who did know him his family and friends should be proud and I am sorry for your loss.
May God bless you in the future as he has in the past for providing the positive impact to his family as well as his country.
Diane Beamish
February 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I worked with Michael at Eclipsys/CMHP. He was always there to provide assistance and was such a kind and thoughtful person.
Janet Ewing
February 9, 2009
Words cannot express the sadness I feel. Michael was a very nice man. He was my manager at Community Hospital. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Judy Waugh
February 9, 2009
Dear family members and friends
I am sorry to hear about your loss. I worked in the cashier office at Community Hospital and knew him from coming down to fix my mistakes! He was always patient and a kind man. I am sorry for your loss and you will be in my prayers
Beckie Backus
February 8, 2009
I was very sorry to hear of Michael's passing. I worked with Michael a short time at CMHP. He always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. You are in my prayers during this difficult time.
Frank Giampetro
February 8, 2009
We were saddened to read of Mike's passing, he was a valued and trusted member of the Greenon high School Band. Our thought and prayers are with Maureen and the Cole family.
Frank Giampetro
Lisa Esterline
February 7, 2009
To Michael's Family - I am shocked and at a loss of words to hear of Michael's passing. I worked with Michael for several years at Eclipsys/CMHP. He was always such a joy to be around. He taught me something new daily. I'll always remember his HUGE box of creamers that he kept in his desk drawer and him wanting to be paged after hours so the house phone wouldn't wake his family. :o) You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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