Gregory Neal Cole
Seaside Oct. 13, 1950 — Jan. 17, 2017
Greg and his twin brother, Chris, were born on Oct. 13, 1950, in Portland, Oregon, to George Francis and Mary Alice Cole, and were soon joined by brothers George and Brian, and sister Paula. The family moved to Seaside, Oregon, where Greg graduated from high school, became an Eagle Scout and went on to graduate from Portland State University with a degree in history.
He married the love of his life, Shirley May Semmen, in 1974, to whom he stayed happily married. He was preceded in death by Shirley in 2013.
Greg spent his career doing carpentry work, mostly on ships, along with some residential contracting, up until he retired. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his father, George Cole, and his sister, Paula Fitzgerald. He is survived by his mother, Mary Alice Cole; his daughters, Stephanie and Alison; his brothers, Chris, George and Brian; two granddaughters, Emma and Amelia; and many other family members. Gregory was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was an amazing friend, son and father. A celebration of life was held on Feb. 4, 2017, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Seaside, Oregon. Hughes-Ransom Mortuary & Crematory in Seaside is in charge of the arrangements. Please visit www.hughes-ransom.com to share memories and sign the guest book.
