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Denver D. Cole - 81
9/28/1928 - 11/24/2009

Tampico -
Denver Dale Cole, age 81, of 216 South Benton Street Tampico, Illinois died Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.

Denver was born on September 28, 1928 in Bingham, Illinois the son of Thomas Elbert and Angie (Halford) Cole. He was united in marriage to Joyce Wigant on September 13, 1953 in Hillsdale Methodist Church in Hillsdale, Illinois. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was employed at Northwestern Steel and Wire Company in Sterling, Illinois as a recorder, for 23 years retiring in 1991. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Tampico, Prophetstown Masonic Lodge #293 AF & AM, the Quad City Emmaus, and former member of the Tampico American Legion. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed mission trips.

He is survived by his wife Joyce Cole of Tampico, Illinois; three daughters Kathy (Michael) Andrews of Clinton, Iowa, Beth (John Leroy) Kinney of Port Byron, Illinois, Nancy (Larry) Cook of Prophetstown, Illinois; two sons Thomas Cole of Sterling, Illinois, Gregory (Kim) Cole of Tampico, Illinois; 16 grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; nine great grandchildren; six step-great grandchildren; one brother William (June) Cole of Hillsdale, Illinois; two sisters Mary Lou (Roy) Haney of Tampico, Illinois; Lois (Bob) Laudie of Independence, Missouri and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, and one brother.

Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church of Tampico with the Rev. Monty Fox, pastor officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church of Tampico with Masonic services at 11 a.m. with funeral services to follow. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services. A MEMORIAL HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED IN HIS MEMORY TO THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND THE PROPHETSTOWN MASONIC LODGE #293 AF & AM. Condolences may be sent to: www.garlandfuneralhome.com.

Visitation:
Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church of Tampico with Masonic services at 11 a.m. with funeral services to follow

Service:
Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church of Tampico with the Rev. Monty Fox, pastor officiating

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Visitor Comments
Larry, Nancy & family: We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Nancy's dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are here for you if you need anything. Love, Rick, Sheri & family
Rick & Sheri Swanson
11/25/2009 1:40 PM
 
Joyce and family. So sorry to hear about Denver. Please know that we are keeping you in your prayers. Our sincere sympathy to you all.
Joleene & Rich Fluegel
11/27/2009 10:21 AM
 
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Denver. He was such a nice, friendly man. He will be missed in the community. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pam Hagan
12/2/2009 1:12 PM
 

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