COLES, Jacob T. [Jake]

Jacob T. (Jake) Coles, 29, passed away Sunday, March 4, in hospice care at his sister’s residence in Pueblo West. Coles was born on May 4, 1982, in Benkelman, Nebr., to Susan Coles of Leadville and J.D. Coles of Stratton. He moved to Leadville with his family when he was six years old and went to school in Lake County where he enjoyed his friends, classmates and school activities. He played Little League baseball and football, but most of all he loved the mountains, fishing and hanging out with friends. When he was 14 years old he met Nicole Pfalzgraff from Buena Vista, whom he married in 2005. Together they had two girls, Harmony and Serenity. Coles’ joy and passion in his life was his girls. He was said to be a wonderful father, dedicated brother and friend. He worked at Henderson Mill where he made many life-long friends. He also worked at Ski Cooper. Coles is survived by his wife, Nicole Coles and daughters Harmony and Serenity Coles, all of Buena Vista; mother, Susan Leibold Coles, Leadville; father, J.D. Coles; siblings, Angela (Kristopher) Sharpe, Pueblo West, Seth (Mimi) Carpenter, Leadville, and John Coles, Wellington; grandmothers, Franceis Coles, Stratton, and Henrietta Jones, Shullsburg, Wis. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Doyle Coles, and his maternal grandfather, Donald Leibold. Four years ago Coles discovered he had cancer and since then fought the battle of his life. It is said that his courage and strength were an inspiration to all who knew him as well as his kindness and generosity. Coles was a member of Praise Assembly of God Church in Pueblo where a funeral was held on March 12. A memorial service was held in Buena Vista at the VFW on March 11. A memorial fund for his daughters has been set up at Pueblo Bank & Trust in Pueblo in Jacob Coles’ name. 2012