THOMAS ARTHUR COLE
Tom was born September 4, 1952, in Sacramento, CA, and died June 25, 2010, at Marian Medical Center in Santa Maria, CA, after a long battle with cancer.
Tom lived most of his life in Lompoc and attended Lompoc schools.
He loved reading, collecting books, traveling, camping, roses, and his cats.
He leaves behind many friends.
Tom is survived by his parents, Lloyd Ray and Dolly Anne Cole; a sister, Debra De La Cruz; and two nephews, Eric Price and Sterling Ranft.
Tom was preceded in death by his niece Robyn Price and all of his grandparents.
Graveside services will be held at the Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 1, 2010 with Pastor John Adams of the First Christian Church officiating. Visitation hours will be 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary.
Contributions may be made to Volunteers for Inter-Valley Animals (VIVA) P.O. Box 896, Lompoc 93438.