Bradford Dwight Cole

Bradford Dwight Cole, 71, passed away peacefully on February 2nd, 2026, after suffering from a terminal disease.

Brad was from Chicago but lived his last 40 years in Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Ellen Roebuck-Cole, brother Randy Cole (Laura), sister Jackie Love, four nieces and nephews and three grand-nieces and nephews.

Brad was happiest with a dog in his lap. He also had many hobbies and interests, including skydiving, photography, travel, live music, electronics and Hawaiian shirts. Brad enlisted in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was an automation engineer, a career which allowed him to travel internationally, which he loved. When Brad told you a story about his past, you could be sure it was interesting!

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Veteran’s Crisis Line, c/o E-Donate at Pay.gov portal (The service provides a quick, safe way for you to pledge your support to Veterans online. You choose Rocky Mountain Regional VA Center, the amount, and the voluntary program you’d like to help. There are no extra fees to use the secure website, so every penny of your donation goes to help Veterans.) You can also mail donations payable to: Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Voluntary Services Offices, 1700 N. Wheeling Street, Aurora, CO 80045-7211 and Memo: Veteran’s Crisis Line.

The Celebration of Life will be livestreamed.

Please click on the link below for the livestreaming

Bradford Cole – Forever In Our Hearts