Birth date: Jun 29, 1925 Death date: Feb 6, 2014
Violet Jeanne Cole Born June 29, 1925 Passed February 6, 2014 She is survived by daughters Connie Wing, Robin Cole, son John Cole (Theora), four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, brother Frank Wilson and family. She was Read Obituary
I fondly remember how kind and warm-hearted Violet was when Connie, Lew, Barbara, Hyrum, and I would visit with her and her husband during the summer at their home at Hood Canal. I will always remember how witty and independently-spirited she was during the time I knew her. I remember her home being filled with loving pictures of her family and she always had her loving dog by her side - always! I simply would like to pass along my deepest condolences to her family and friends. Violets spirit is in such a loving and warm place and may her happy and loving memories always be with you.
Remembering great times at her home on the lake where we water ski'd and had wonderful visits. Know this is a hard time for all of you. May God's peace surround you all at this time.
Jerry and Sue Johnson
So many of the things I've enjoyed in my life can be traced to my Aunti Vi.
There are too many memories of Hood Canal to list. But I'll always be grateful for the times she invited me to stay with her when I was too young to stay there by myself. I spent my days exploring and learning and checking in. (A lot of checking in.)
She helped me learn pinochle. (And filled her orange fish with my quarters and dimes.) I always looked forward to the big card games with family and friends. She loved to joke and laugh and I loved to watch her enjoying life. (And take others quarters and dimes.)
She loved her family but sometimes had difficulty expressing that. It was clear though in her voice when she talked about her kids, grandkids, brothers, parents, even her "favorite nephew". She always wanted the best for everyone and struggled with decisions made at times, but those struggles came out of love in her heart.
She struggled with her health and I'm grateful those struggles have ended. I'll miss her for the reasons above and more. But I know she is whipping things in to shape for us when we enter our next chapter. WHO SAID 25?
Quotes from my beloved Auntie Vi : "There are no friends in cards..."
"Don't grow old Wendy...."
"Don't swim out too far, I won't be able to save you..."
(above at the beach house on Hood Canal, you
could walk out 10 or 15 feet and be only waist
deep)
On a visit she made to me in Kalama; I just started
working for First Interstate Bank, she told my boss
"Wendy is my favorite NEPHEW" (gulp) "I mean
she's my favorite NIECE!" LOL
I Loved spending time with my Auntie, playing cards or swimming at the beach; I am very fortunate to have had this special lady in my life growing up! A few memories I willl always treasure:
Christmas in Eugene OR. Dad would drive all the way down from Olympia on Christmas Eve so we could wake up Christmas Morning at Auntie Vi's! She always loved my PJ's and told me they were her favorite! LOL
Spending days on Hood Canal at the beach house...Auntie had me on a cot in her room at the foot of the bed instead of the guest room so I wouldn't wake up and be scared in the night; hmmm.....
My Senior year of High School marked the last Dance Recital of my dancing carreer; it was held at Capital High School in Olympia and I had just gotten my Drivers License and a car of my own to drive. When the recital was over I asked my Aunt if she would like to ride with me in my new (used) car back to my folks house in Lacey....she said sure with no hesitation...I proceeded out of the parking lot and immediately got lost going the wrong way from the school...I laugh now at the look on her face as she did her best to keep her composure as we drove around; neither of us knew where we were, but somehow we managed to get back to Lacey! LOL
Thank You Dear Auntie for always having time for me! Thank you for your love and abundance of hugs! I will treasure you in my heart forever and ever!!!
Love,
Your Favorite Niece
Wendy Jo
She gave our family the Christmas memories ever. We travel all night from Olympia to Eugene, she'd be waiting up for us. Bed us down for a few hours and up fixing breakfast for everyone Christmas morning. She loved shopping for all the family. Then when she moved to Hood Canal, she blessed us all w/ her love of sharing, swimming and sunning. So many wonderful memories.
