"Elwood was my best friend throughout our years of growing up in Dassel, Minnesota. We were together as pals almost every day and night until we graduated from high school in 1953, sharing hunting, sports, movies, and social times with our friends. He had a Model-A Ford with a hole in the manifold that transported us everywhere with noise and sparks, and I often jumped off the running board as I approached home. I was best man in his wedding, and I kept a large picture of the two of us on my desk until it faded away. Elwood was very intelligent and imaginative, and when I visited him in Scottsdale a few years ago, I was very impressed with the furniture and art he created. Elwood was a special, one-of-a-kind best friend, and I am saddened by his passing. My most sincere condolences to Rick and other family members."
In loving memory of
Elwood Allen Cole
Elwood Allen Cole, 82, passed away at home with his loving family by his side on November 15, 2018.
Elwood is survived by his beloved partner Sharon, sister LaVonne (Dennis Zeidler), son Richard (Joanna), daughter LeAnne (Al West), grandchildren Ashley (Ben Hurlbutt), Matthew and Alexandra, and great grandson Henry. He is also preceded in death by spouses Clarice and Eloise, and sons Mark and Dan. Born in Dassel, MN, the son of Allen & Ivy Cole. Graduated from Dassel High School, served in the US Army, and excelled at the Dunwoody Academy in the Twin Cities. He began his career as a test lab technician at Trane. After the family moved to Arizona in 1971, he was employed as a commercial A/C technician, retiring in 2000. Elwood was an artist at heart, creating wonderful works of art from clay, wood, metal; and more recently stunning acrylic & watercolor paintings. Over the years his SW furniture and various art pieces were featured in AZ galleries.
The visitation will be held at 10 am on November 20th, 2018 at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 6500 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale 85254 on, followed by the memorial service at 11:00 AM. Visit www.hansenmortuary.com for online condolences.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to community food banks or Chrysalis, a cause Elwood has supported.
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"Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. My god watch over you and guide you as life continues without your loved one. All our love Jake, Lindie , Jacob and Andy"