Michael Cole

Michael was born in Tempe March 15,1956 to Noel & Lucille Cole and passed away on November 8, 2025.

Michael "Mike" Cole was a longtime resident of Phoenix. He is preceded by his father, Noel Cole, mother, Lucille Westfall & stepfather, Homer "Westy" Westfall. He is survived by his brother, Gary Cole and sister, Steffani (Tom) Bontems, along with their children.

Mike attended Catalina Elementary, Alhambra High School & GCC. Mike worked most of his life as an electrician, a licensed electrical contractor in the State of Arizona, and had a passion for learning & teaching others the electrical trade. He taught the National Electrical Code at Phoenix College for two years and for IAEI for many more years.

Mike specialized in electrical power quality systems and was a very active member of IAEI. Mike loved all animals and rescued many dogs over the years. Mike loved 70's and 80's music. Many thanks to family and friends. Special thanks go out to Mike's longtime friends, Mark C. Ode, Michael Johnston, Michael and David Pearson, Mike Gutmacher and Jim McLaughlin for sticking by his side.

Mike will be greatly missed by many.