Masako Suzuki Cole

Masako went to be with Phil in Heaven on Thursday, August 29. They would have been married 60 years in October. 

Masako was born in Yokosuka-Shi, Kanagawa-Ken Japan, on March 10, 1936. In 1964, she met and married Phillip Cole at the American Embassy in Tokyo, Japan. She not only brought our family culture; but no one ever went away from her house without a full belly and snacks for the road. She enjoyed cooking, shopping, playing bingo and crocheting. Many people are sporting Masako’s hand-made booties to keep their feet warm. 

She worked locally at the Holiday Inn (years ago) and in many local restaurants where she made several life-long friends.

Masako was predeceased by her husband Phil, her mother Umeka, her father Kiichiro, her sister Emiko, and her brother Makoto. She is survived by her nephew Pat, great niece Emily, niece Carol (Gary), her sister-in-law Judi stateside—her brother Setsuo, sister Satoko, Nephews: Takatsu, Yasuhiro, Motohiro and Nieces: Mari, Aoi, Shiho, Chiemi and Eri in Japan. 

Masako’s cremains will be placed with Phil’s at the Oregon Trail Veterans Cemetery. No services are planned. 

Special Thanks to the dear staff at the Central Wyoming Hospice Chapman House who took such great care of Masako during respite stays and the end of her life.