Alan Ricky Cole UNIVERSITY PLACE, Washington Obituary

Alan Ricky Cole

<p>Alan Ricky Cole (&ldquo;Rick&rdquo;) passed away in Edmonds, Washington on October 13, 2021, at the age of 70.&nbsp; His wife, Teresa Slater, passed away only days before him.&nbsp;</p> <p>Raised in DeWitt, Michigan, he was a master electrician for most of his life.&nbsp; He graduated from DeWitt High School where he was very active in sports.&nbsp; He was a champion boxer with Golden Gloves of Lansing, Michigan and he loved cheering on his Michigan State Spartans. He enjoyed camping, fishing and had a great love of music.&nbsp; The leader of the band, he played guitar, piano and sang with The Bent Scepters.&nbsp; He was happiest when he shared his love of music with his children.</p> <p>Rick and Teresa lived just outside of Seattle, WA, for the last several years.&nbsp; They were highly regarded in their small community, often making Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for those who were alone and needed help.</p> <p>Rick is preceded in death by his father, Roy Cole, his mother, Jean Cole and his brother, Robin Cole.&nbsp; He is survived by his children Shawn (Lisa) Cole, Cari Cole (Mark) Lesiw, Chad (Tiffany) Cole and Breck Cole, as well as his brothers Roy (Renae) Cole and Michael Cole and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp; He is also survived by his grandchildren Robin Cole, Kyle Cole, Chelsea (Hunter) Holt, Gabriella Cole, Tyler Cole, Nicayla Sirios, Aria Sawaf, Addison Lesiw and Zander Lesiw.&nbsp; Great grandchildren include Winona Holt and Kason Cole.</p> <p>A Memorial Service will be held on November 10th, 2021 from 1-3 pm at the VFW, 12250 Old U.S. 27, DeWitt, MI 48820.</p> <p>The family has asked that flowers not be sent.</p>
April 26, 1951 - October 13, 202104/26/195110/13/2021
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William Miller
October 30, 2022
Roy was a good friend of mine growing up. We played little league baseball together. When I was drafted I wound up moving out of state. The memories of Roy will always be with me. Bill Miller
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October 10, 2022
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Suzy Graves Lutey
October 27, 2021
Ricky was the highlight of our high school class. He played at my Maple Woods house with the Bent Scepters & the participants had a rocking time. I remember is participations at the games, his smiling face, his goofing which added joy to our classes, and that he always h... Continue Reading
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October 20, 2021
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October 20, 2021
We plant this tree as a living memorial to Alan. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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