Barbara Diane Cole

Barbara Diane Cole was born on April 22, 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri. She was moved to New Jersey when her father, Edward Barrington returned to his home in New Jersey when he finished his time in the US Army. Then in her teenage years the family, including her mother, Clara, her father and her two brothers, Edward Barrington Jr and Brian Barrington moved to San Gabriel, California then to Covina, California. Her father was employed as Controller for Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer in Los Angeles.

After high school she met and married Jack Komar in 1964. They had two children. A son, Brian John Edward Komar in August of 1967. And a daughter, Deana Diane Komar in October of 1969. Barb also had a daughter born in September of 1961, Andrea Foster Engbretsen.

Following the breakup of her marriage, Barb who was now working for McDonald Douglas Automation in Cypress, California, met and married Don Cole on June 20, 1984 following his own divorce.

During their 42 years together, they lived in Fountain Valley California, Ellsinore Missouri, Canyon Lake California, Clay Center Kansas, and finally in Menifee California.

On November 1, 2026 Barb suffered a massive stroke passing away on Thursday November 5, 2026.

Barb was a lifelong crafter who painted, quilted, knitted and crocheted. She loved making beautiful things and giving them away to family and friends.

She is missed by her husband, her family, and her many many friends. She is survived by her husband, two siblings, five children, thirteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Please send donations to VCFmenifee.org to support their work in the community. Click on Giving. Or give at Valley Christian Fellowship 29029 Murrieta Rd Menifee, Ca 92584.

The Celebration of Life will be held at Valley Christian Fellowship 29029 Murrieta Rd Menifee, Ca 92584 on Dec 5th, 2026 at 10:00am. There will be a potluck following.