Cole Bailey
September 27, 2014
Cole Bailey, 18, was born November 22, 1995 in Des Moines, the son of Daryl and Marci Bailey. He passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014, in Iowa City.
Cole graduated from Bondurant-Farrar High School where he was on the A-B honor roll all four years. He attended DMACC throughout high school, obtaining college credit, and was currently a student at the University of Iowa.
Cole received 3 academic letters in football, one being academic all-state. He served on unity council for football and was named First Team All-District and District Defensive MVP. Cole was voted by his teammates to be captain in football, wrestling and soccer, earning varsity letters in all three sports. One of Cole’s treasured accomplishments was being voted “best hair” by his class of 2014.
Cole was former treasurer of the Bondurant Go-Getters 4-H Club. He volunteered to be a referee for the youth football program, Meals for the Heartland, and also helped run the little Bluejay wrestling tournament. Cole took part in three Missions trips two of which were with Federated Church of Bondurant to Kokomo, Indiana, and Standing Rock, North Dakota.
In addition to his parents, Cole is survived by his siblings, Brock (Jessica Gray), Payton and Gloria Bailey; his grandparents, Connie Heuer, Roger Bender, Sally and Nathan Hamlin and Clifford Bailey; his aunts and uncles, Tammy and Dan Glade, Donnie and Laura Bailey, Dwayne and Kimberly Bailey, Allyson and Ryan Lusk, Matt and Johnnie Bender, Lisa Heuer, Donnie Heuer and Darin and Joy Heuer; his girlfriend, Lexi Atzen, as well as many other loving relatives and a GAZILLION friends. He was preceded in death by his cousin, Timothy Hartnett and his grandfather, Donald “Pop” Heuer.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2014 at Federated Church of Bondurant, 103 2nd St SW, Bondurant. The family will receive visitors Thursday, October 2, 2014 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the church. Cremation will follow the funeral and a special memorial will be placed at Santiago Cemetery in loving memory of Cole.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Kyle and Tess Bjorklund
10/03/2014
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
John & Tori Hanson
10/03/2014
Our prayers go out to your family during this difficult time. May God touch you and give you peace.
Kim Campbell Cady
10/03/2014
Marci, Daryl and Family....You're in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. My heart breaks for you. May you find peace in the memories of Cole.
Angie Clark
10/02/2014
Prayers for all of your family. You are never far from our minds. From the Clark family to the Bailey family--WE LOVE YOU!
Renee (Eatwell) Dukeshire
10/02/2014
My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. May you find comfort in the prayers and kindness from others.
"We never lose our loved ones. They accompany us; they don't disappear from our lives. We are merely in different rooms." Paulo Coelho
Janet Hockey
10/02/2014
Marci, Daryl, and Family: You are all in our thoughts and prayers as we grieve. May God give you strength now. Janet, Chuck Hockey and Family
Marci Keesee
10/02/2014
So sorry for your tragic loss. I did not know Cole but do know many friends of his. My heart breaks for all of you. May you find strength in your faith, family and friends today and the days ahead. Sending prayers.
Sioux (Susie) Justice
10/02/2014
To Coles Family & Friends, There are no words that make this seem possible to live with nor ease the pain!! We are not suppose to bury our children / grandchildren!! To see the out pouring of love & prayers it is evident how very much Cole was admired & loved!! Let that make your memories even more special and bring some comfort! Even though he was 18, he was a still a child and he now is your Guardian Angel and nothing on this earth can take that away from you! Keep your heart and soul open and you will receive signs from Cole that he is OK!! Safe with the Lord!! I believe this with all of my heart!! Sally & Duane, I am so sorry!! My Love to All!!
Jerry & Debra Duball
10/02/2014
We met Cole during move in day at the U of Iowa. Cole came right over to our son's room and introduced himself with a big smile & chatted with us. We were impressed by him right away. It was evident his parents did a great job raising him. We pray for you, your family and Cole.
Toby Johnson
10/02/2014
Marci, Darly and family, Words can not express the sorrow I feel for you and all of the people that were touched by Cole. Please let family and friends comfort you now and in the days months and years to come. Prayers are being sent to all of you each and every day.
LuCinda (Shryock) Miller
10/01/2014
Daryl and Marci and Family, My heart aches for you and I'm so sorry for your loss.
Jenni Nolin Gavin
10/01/2014
Bailey Family - I am so very, very sorry to hear about the loss of your son and brother, Cole. My heart goes out to you along with all my prayers. I hope you find comfort in your faith, family, friends and a community that obviously adored Cole. So sorry.
Ed and Nicole Wegele
10/01/2014
In this season of sorrow we pray for God's mercy and peace to come to each of you. Draw close to God in your heart ache and may God hold you close as memories flood in and tears are shared. Grace go before you all as you celebrate this precious life.
Brooke Jetmund
10/01/2014
Daryl, Marci, Brock, Peyton and Gloria...my heart breaks with your hearts. I pray that you will hold tight to the many wonderful family memories that you shared with Cole. Sending love.
Alyssa Gorkow
10/01/2014
I am so sorry for your loss. He will forever be remembered as a class of 2018 student with us.