Darrell Cole, age 88, of Glasgow, Montana passed away October 13, 2020, surrounded by family.
Darrell was born in Havre, Montana, February 6, 1932 to parents Forrest and Hilda Cole. He was raised in Glasgow with two brothers George and Dennis Cole. He graduated from Glasgow High School and was involved in basketball and football.
He married his childhood sweetheart Donna Moon on June 3, 1951. They raised three children; Douglas, Cheryl and Bruce. They built one of the first cabins at The Pines with family friends Roy & Ione Wetzel, Bob & Pat Baker, Jim & Mickie Hines. They spent many years enjoying the time there with family and friends until Donna’s death in 1991.
Darrell considered himself blessed to spend his life with two wonderful women. In 1993, he met Lenora Harris and spent 27 years together until her death on September 9, 2020.
Darrell was a soft spoken kind man, who never said a harsh word about anyone. He believed in enjoying life, that every day was a blessing, and approached life with a positive attitude.
He was a loving father, husband, son, uncle, and grandfather. Survivors are children: Doug Cole (Kris), Cheryl Larson, Bruce Cole (Bill). Grandchildren: Jeb Cole, Kelly Cole, Katie Vaughn, Shonda Larson, Logan Cole, Jade (Ryan) Creason. Great-grandchildren: Taylor Trathen, Harley Cooper, Noah Cooper, Aylah Vaughn, Eleanor Creason, Mattea Piersak, Tony Cole, and Braeden Cole.
Darrell was preceded in death by his parents Hilda and Forrest Cole, brothers George and Dennis Cole, wife Donna Cole and Lenora Harris.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Bell Mortuary with a private family burial in Highland Cemetery. A reception will be held at the Glasgow VFW at 4:00 p.m. Condolences may be left at bellmortuarymontana.com.
Twila Martin says
So sorry for the loss of your father. Thinking of you Bruce, Doug & Cheryl
Patricia Rice says
Sid and I enjoyed our friendship with Darrell and Lennie. We had many wonderful times together; the most memorable being dressed in costumes and dancing on Halloween. Also meeting them at the Montana Bar and then going out to eat. We miss them greatly. We feel for his family but know that Darrell and Lennie are happy to be together. Sid and Pat Rice
CHERI BILLINGSLEY DOLL says
I remember hearing about all the times they spent with my parents, Gale and Donna. My prayers are you all.
Cheri and Willie Doll
Dena Burt says
Dear Bruce, Cheryl and Doug, I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. He had a good long life and comfort can come from memories. Your Pines place is a perfect example of happy family memories that will live on. I want to share a couple of Cole Family Stories that are part of the Clowes family narratives. At our cabin is a pair of chairs that your Dad reupholstered at least 50 years ago. Those chairs have many stories of their own. But Darrell’s quality of work on the job he was tasked to do shows still. Then there was our wiener dog. The story goes that Chrissy the dog was held over at your place for several weeks until Christmas Morning. Another large collect of memories are wrapped up in that dog. Both sets of Parents over at your house (one block away) laughing and drinking coffee while we Clowes kids would run over to get their attention (why we never called??). Good memories
Mike & Margaret Otterberg says
Doug, we are very sorry to learn of your Fathers passing, our thoughts are with you.
Mike and Margaret Otterberg
Roxanne Barone says
I’m so sorry for your loss. Darrell was so fortunate to have two loves in his lifetime. I loved hearing the stories of my parents, Gale and Donna Billingsleys vacations with your parents and adventures with Lennie and your Dad. They all had fun escapades! My sincerest sympathy to you
all. Roxanne Barone and family.
Barbara Boeck says
So sorry to have just heard this news. I had been trying to contact them both. We were long time friends from. Frazier Park,California..thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Barbara Boeck