Ryan Kole
January 12, 1975 - September 16, 2017
Ryan Kole, 42, passed away September 16, 2017. He was born on January 12, 1975 to Tim Kole and Jolene (Kole) Shaklee. Ryan graduated from Ranum High School in 1993 and was active in football and basketball earning varsity letters in both. He also greatly enjoyed both snow and water skiing.
Ryan is survived by his father Tim Kole, his mother Jolene Shaklee, step father Dennis Shaklee, grandmother Margaret Shaklee, his two daughters Shaylene and Brittanny Kole, brothers Todd, Chad, and Troy Shaklee and their families. He has numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews from around Colorado and Minnesota that will miss him dearly.
Ryan enjoyed sports especially football and basketball. Growing up he was always competing against his older brothers. Ryan was the youngest of the brothers and as you'd expect he often came out on the losing end as a child, but as he got older he was often able to even the score.
Ryan also enjoyed boating and both snow and water skiing. He enjoyed many days with his dad Tim on the wate...[more]
er often at Lake Powell for extended trips. He also spent days with his mom, dad and brothers at local lakes enjoying camping and water skiing and days skiing at Copper Mountain.,
After a troubled start to adulthood he had started to turn his life around. He had a good job and was beginning to rebuild his relationship with his daughters helping them out as he could and saving for his retirement. He had a big heart and was always willing to help out others who were less fortunate. He was also a great help and comfort to his dad. He was always helping with repairs to his house where he spent a lot of time.
Funeral services will be held on Friday September 22, 2017. A public viewing will be held at 1:00 and a closed casket service following at 2:00 at Tabor-Rice Funeral home in Brighton.