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.
Cathy Jensen
10/01/2014
I enjoyed Cole as a PE student.
I have a basketball signed by him and his teammates from his elementary bb team.
Patrice Hainline
10/01/2014
With heartfelt sympathy and understanding thoughts in this time of sadness. May Cole's memories be your comfort, now and forever.
Deanna
10/01/2014
Marci, Daryl, Payton and Gloria, words cannot express how deeply sorry I am for your family. Cole was an amazing young man and will always hold a special place in my heart for the close friendship that he and Dillon shared. May your family find strength and peace knowing that he is watching over you. God bless you. Prayers and hugs to all of you.
Amanda Caffrey
10/01/2014
May you and your family be embraced in love and prayer.
Crickett Deal
10/01/2014
Daryl, Marci, Brock, Payton and Gloria, I'm sending prayers for strength and comfort in this very painful and difficult time.
Marc, Kendra, Aspen, Kaiman & Aysia Essink
09/30/2014
I am truely sorry for the loss of your son Cole! I am so sorry that your kids lost their brother! I wish I could take the hurt away and can't even fathom the amount of pain you all are in! I have been and will continue to pray that God will ease your pain!
Katie Lacey
09/30/2014
So sorry for your loss Marci- May God surround your family and provide strength and healing. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Tracy and MIke Carpenter
09/30/2014
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and family in this tragic loss.
Andrea George
09/30/2014
Sorry for your loss. Prayers are going out to the family and friends for this tragic loss.
Brian England
09/30/2014
I'm so sorry for your loss. He was and always will be a great kid. I'll be thinking about you a lot. If you need anything I'm here. He will be in my heart and I will pray for his blessings. He will never be forgotten.
Luann Tucker
09/30/2014
Praying for you all at this incredibly sorrowful time. Take a moment to read this simple quote, "What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the Master calls a butterfly." May God bring you comfort through this tragedy.
Christina Wild Bailey
09/30/2014
Marci,
I can't express how sad I am for your loss. Prayers to everyone in your family.
Michelle
09/30/2014
Sorry you're going through such an unimaginable loss. May God lift your family and provide some comfort. You are all in my prayers.
Tammy Kaufman
09/30/2014
I am so very sorry for the loss of Cole. I will miss his smile and his laugh.
Cole and Jeana Christensen
09/30/2014
We are sorry for the loss of your son. He was a good kid and it was a pleasure to know and work with him. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.