Elwood Allen Cole

SCOTTSDALE – 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 20, 2018 at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 6500 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale 85254, 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. – Robert S. Mayer of Scottsdale, Az. Born 12/20/1930. Passed 10/24/18.

A celebration of life will be hosted by Steve Bass 12/8/18. For information contact Steve at sdlpilot@me.com