Frank T. Cole, of Issaquah, passed away Sept. 13, 2014, in Seattle.
Fred T. Cole
He was born July 31, 1940, in Dallas, to Albert and Hazel Jeanne Windle. He was raised in Issaquah by his mother and adoptive stepfather Fred H. Cole. The family moved to Issaquah in 1949, and Frank graduated from Issaquah High School in 1958.
He spent two years at Central Washington University. He served in the United States Marine Corps for three years, from 1962-1964. He was a Vietnam veteran. He returned to Central and graduated with a Bachelor Science in psychology. Later, he continued at Central to pursue master’s-level studies.
Frank married Susan M. Cutrona on Aug. 1, 1990, in Port Townsend, and worked as a labor economist for Washington State Security Employment.
He was a member of Sons of Italy, Yakima; Marine Corps League (lifetime member); Yakama Nation Warriors (lifetime member); and a parishioner at St. Michael & All Angels Church, Issaquah.
Frank enjoyed a variety of hobbies and interests, including numerous outdoor adventures, reading, yard work and gardening, and mentoring youth.
Frank is remembered as a generous man, who was always willing to offer a helping hand to those who needed it most. He had tremendous courage and integrity. He believed in never giving up, until it was clearly time to let go. He loved to have fun with the young at heart.
Frank is survived by his wife Susan Cutrona, of Issaquah, his son Greg (wife Lisa) Cole, of Andover, Minnesota, and daughter Laurel Cutrona, of Seattle. He is also survived by his brother Fred R. (wife Shiela) Cole, of Columbus, Missouri, and three grandchildren: Alyson, Mari and Alex.
A memorial service will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, at St. Michael & All Angels Church, 325 S.E. Darst St., Issaquah, WA 98027. In lieu of flowers, memorial in Frank’s name may be made to St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 325 S.E. Darst St., Issaquah, WA 98027.
Friends are invited to share memories, view photos and sign the family’s online guestbook at www.flintofts.com.
Arrangements are by Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory, 392-6444.