Cole, Rodney Glen

Rodney Glen Cole, "Rod" was 88 when he died, April 
22, 2010 of natural causes. His parents were Harvey 
Cole and Mary Cole. He was the third of their four 
sons. He grew up in San Diego. He attended Hoover 
High School where he held the pole vaulting record 
for 10 years. He was named the athlete of the decade. 
During World War II, he served with the Army Signal 
Corp in the South Pacific. He married his wife, El Dora 
Worden Cole in 1947. They recently celebrated their 
63rd wedding anniversary. In 1957, with their children 
Glenna and Chris, they moved to Lakeside, CA, where 
Rodney built their house. Following his retirement, he 
was able to develop his wood working skills, 
producing many beautiful busts of American Indians. 
He was often awarded Best of Show ribbons. As his 
children were growing up they all enjoyed camping. 
Rod loved to hike and took his children on many hikes 
in the Sierras. Recently, he and El Dora enjoyed many 
cruises to the Panama Canal, Hawaii, etc. He is 
survived by daughter, Glenna Cole Evans and son Chris 
Rodney Cole (Sylvia), grandchildren Chad Evans, Dana 
Evans, Carlos and Ryan Cole, brother Lane Cole and 
numerous nieces and nephews. His sense of humor, 
love of life, and easy going nature will be missed by 
all. A Celebration of his life will be Sunday, April 25th, 
from 1:00-5:00 at the Cole family home.

Published in San Diego Union-Tribune on April 20, 
2010