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Jean M. Cole, 87, of Albuquerque, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 15, 2011. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011 at Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church, 1801 Montano, Albuquerque, 344-9798. Jean was born February 15, 1924 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma to James L. and Billie McDonald. She grew up in small Oklahoma towns with her two older brothers and a raft of friends. She later went on to the University of Oklahoma where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and received a degree in Business Administration. Jean met the love of her life, Charles "Ed" Cole, while she was still in high school. Their love continued through his tour of duty in World War II, his career as a geological engineer, their early retirement to an Oregon ranch, a second retirement to Paso Robles, CA, and their shared life of adventure for more than 58 years. Ed died February 4, 2005. Soon after, Jean relocated to Albuquerque with her Labrador dog and constant companion, Dottie, and quickly made a new circle of dear friends in her church and community. Jean's greatest loves were her family and friends. She cultivated lifelong friendships through decades of correspondence, e-mail, and phone calls that continued until the day she died. Jean's amazing passion for life, her infectious laughter, and the depth of her caring will remain a gift to all who love her so dearly. A person treasured for her warmth, vibrancy, and sense of humor, Jean is survived by son, Charles, and his wife Janice; daughter Margaret Parks and her husband, Ken; daughter Nancy Cole; and grandchildren James and Tom Cole; Lauren Parks and her husband Kevin, Kristin Parks, and Ryan Cole.
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