Linden Nathanial Cole

Linden Nathanial Cole, age 40, of Hamilton, MO, passed away on Jan. 9, 2020, in Kansas City, KS, at the KU Medical Center. Linden was born on Dec. 28, 1979, in Chillicothe, to Larry and Margaret (Peggy) Kopp Cole.

Linden met life with a fighting spirit and unending optimism. He loved his family and found great joy in his sons and young grandson, Hayden, as well as his nieces and nephews, who he always greeted with a big hello and a welcoming smile. Our hearts and home will miss his presence and humble example of how to face insurmountable physical challenges with tenacity and grace. We will find comfort in knowing he is now at rest, reunited with his brother Sam. Linden had a true love of music and enjoyed attending concerts. He never said goodbye, rather he left you with a see you later.

Linden was preceded in death by his brother, Samuel and grandparents, Keith and Rita Cole and Harold and Mary Kopp. 

Survivors include his parents, Larry and Peggy Cole of Hamilton; sons, Taylor (Kenzie) and Richard Cole; grandson, Hayden Cole; siblings, Katie Cole (Nick Schwieder) of Platte City, Adam (Holly) Cole of Robertsdale, AL, Mollie Cole (Ryan Gargano) of Kansas City, and Jameson (Bethany) Cole of Lathrop; seven nieces and nephews, Abbie and James Schwieder, Malin, Collins, and Emma Cole, and Sebastian and Bellamie Gargano; and aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Mass of Resurrection will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hamilton. A celebration of life open house will be held at Hotel Hamilton, 703 W. Berry St., Hamilton, MO, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established at the Hamilton Bank in Hamilton for Linden’s children and grandson.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bram Funeral Home in Hamilton.