Doris E. Cole's Obituary
Doris Elaine Reidt Cole passed away on November 15, 2007 after a brief illness. She will be sorely missed by husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.Doris was born on October 23, 1923 to Stephen and Ona Reidt and spent her childhood in Newport, Washington. She graduated from high school while living with her sister, Rose, in Libby, Montana. After high school, Doris trained and began work as a secretary in Spokane, Washington. It was in Spokane that she met Harry Cole, who became her love and life-mate for over 64 years; they were married January 30, 1943. Doris embraced the life of a military wife as Harry pursued a 26-year career as an Air Force pilot. Together, they raised four beautiful daughters, Karen, Cheryl, Carol Linda, and Kathy. When Harry retired in 1968, Doris resumed her earlier vocation as a secretary and quickly advanced to the position of Executive Secretary to the Commander of the Dental Unit at Fort Lewis Army Post in Tacoma, Washington. After her retirement, Doris, with Harry, continued to live in Lakewood, Washington, where she enjoyed her garden, her kitchen and many visits from family and friends.Doris is survived by her husband, Harry Cole, one sister Evelyn Derrick , three daughters Karen Hawks (Guy, Sr.), Carol Linda Painter (Charles) and Kathy Threadgill (Ron), 9 grandchildren Terry Bittner, Lisa Hawks Hager, Guy Hawks, Jr., Christopher Painter, Catherine Painter Foster, Colin Painter, Jennifer Smolensky Hobson, David Smolensky, Sarah Norman, and 11 great-grandchildren.
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