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Benjamin Cole Obituary
BENJAMIN (BEN) C. COLE
December 8, 1949 December 2, 2018
Benjamin C. Cole, 68, of Lawrence, KS, passed away December 2, 2018 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Ben leaves behind his daughter Jenn Cole-Hiatt, grandsons Zaine Cole and Phoenix Hiatt of Lawrence, KS, Annette Cole, former spouse, of the home. Sisters Carrol Young, NJ, Charlette James, NJ, Dale Gleason, NJ, and his many nephews and nieces.
Ben worked for School District 11 as a School Bus Fleet Manager before retiring in 2010. He most enjoyed fishing in the Colorado mountains. Family will have a future gathering in Ben's beloved Colorado at a later date.
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Steven J Corris
May 5, 2025
Wow, it's been so many years since we've seen each other, I worked with Benny at his father's gas station in NortH Bergen. NJ as kids doing oil changes in the pit, fixing truck tires, pumping diesel fuel into trailer trailer trucks and riding go carts and 3 wheel motorcycle along the railroad tracks.
Living in Brookwood Estates near Netcong NJ doing that London bus ride to Mohawk school and walking a mile to get back home after the bus dropped us off. Many memories from long ago. I had no idea Ben passed away. Last I heard he was living in Colorado. RIP old buddy.
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Jesse Alire
March 14, 2020
Thinking back about all the time we spent together working on my truck replacing engine, rebuilding the rear end and building trailers hoping to make and sell them was all memorable. I hope his family is doing well.
Dale gilson
March 21, 2019
Ben you were very loved and are very missed. Although we were separated by many miles you were very close to my heart.
Jesse Alire
March 21, 2019
Ben was a good friend who would do anything for you.He was also one of my best fishing partners, we fished a lot of miles on the rivers of Colorado.We lost contact with each other when he moved,you will be missed my friend.
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