Leah Louise Cole

Leah Louise Cole, a resident of Mount Shasta, passed away at her residence on April 10, 2024. She was 93 years old.

Leah was born to John A. and Leah E. Stannard on September 11, 1930 in Los Angeles, California. The family moved to Inglewood in 1933. She graduated from Inglewood High School in 1948 and attended Los Angeles City College.

She was employed by the Pacific Telephone Company as an Engineer in the Los Angeles and San Diego County areas retiring in 1982 after 30 years of service.

She and her husband Robert moved to Mount Shasta from Southern California in 1982. They relocated to McCall Idaho in 1990, returning to Mount Shasta in 1995.

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Robert J. Cole; and, step-daughter, Doris A. Ritchie. She is survived by her step-daughter, Betty C. Gardner; Betty’s family; and, the family of Doris Ritchie, all of Idaho; her lifelong friend, Joan Stark of Westlake Village California; her “second family” Deborah and Brian McDermott and their daughter’s, Christina Lowe (Jeff); and, Kimberly McDermott; friends, Ginny and Lou Wandro; and, Linda and “Buzz” Whalen all of Siskiyou County who have all been so much help to her.

At Leah’s request there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Siskiyou Humane Society, 1208 North Mount Shasta Boulevard, Mount Shasta, California 96067