Roy Lee Cole

He was born August 19th, 1933 in Savanna, OK. His family moved to Washington in 1947. He lived in Cashmere, WA until he enlisted in the United States Army in 1953, where he served in Germany. Upon his return home he married his sweetheart, Marguerite (Midge) McElroy on October 1st, 1955.

Roy was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Midge, parents: Gaddis and Myrtle (Morrow) Cole; sisters: Helen (Norman) Deatherage, Virginia (Ronnie) Rankin, Gladys Cole, Patricia Cole, brothers: David (Ramona) Cole and Steve (Alice) Cole.

He leaves behind his children: Trina Cole, Randy (Sue) Cole, Donna (Donald) Chollar. Also, Ken Rice and good friend Jay Carterman; Grandchildren: Dawn (Matt) Hayes, Randy (Vanessa) Cole and Samantha (Bill) Daniels. Great grandchildren: Kaylee (Taylor) Benedetti, Kyrstin, Joshua and Jacob Hayes.

He also leaves Brother: Floyd (Sharyn) Cole, Sisters: Florence Rice, Sandi (Jack) Welborn and Joanne Cole. Also, several nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Roy was a man that lived a full life and enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, bowling, traveling, telling stories, laughing, having coffee with friends and he loved spending time with his family.

A Graveside Service will be held on July 26th, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at GAR Cemetery in Snohomish. A gathering will be held after the service.

May memories of Roy provide comfort to all who knew him and become a tribute to a life well lived.

Taps

Day is done, gone the sun from the lake, from the hill, From the sky. All is well; safely rest. God is nigh. Go to sleep, peaceful sleep, may the soldier or sailor, God keep. On the land or the deep, safe in sleep. Love, good night, must thou go, when the day, and the night need thee so? All is well. Speeded all to their rest. Fades the light; and afar goth day, and the stars shineth bright, fare thee well; day has gone, night is on thanks and praise for our days ‘neath the sun, ‘neath the stars, ‘Neath the sky. As we go, this we know: God is nigh.