Michelle A. Cole, 38

Michelle A. Cole, 38, passed away Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, at her home in Hungry Horse.

She was born June 28, 1970, in Santa Rosa, Calif., to Julio and Charlyn Pina. She was raised and educated in California.

Michelle was married to George Cole on Nov. 23, 1991, in California.

She worked as a waitress and in food service before moving to Montana in 1997. She worked for T & C Maintenance in Columbia Falls.

Michelle enjoyed doing beadwork and making dream catchers.

Michelle is survived by her husband, George, of Hungry Horse; her daughter, Shelby, of Hungry Horse; her mother and stepfather, Charlyn and Edward O'Neil, of Crescent City, Calif.; her father, Julio Pina, of Cheyenne, Wyo.; a sister, Cherece Norris, of Crescent City; and a brother, Rick Pina, of Tucson, Ariz.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. today, Oct. 18, at the Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls.