Cole Mykel Zook, age 28, of Miles City, Montana, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024.
Cole was a true jack of all trades, with a passion for truck driving that surpassed all others. From a young age, Cole embraced the cowboy spirit, donning cowboy hats and boots and immersing himself in the Montana lifestyle he cherished deeply.
Cole’s love for animals and family was evident in all he did. He had a unique sense of humor- sarcastic and crass- but his wit brought joy and laughter to those close to him. A keen mind and thirst for knowledge defined Cole, who had a particular interest in history and firearms. He admired and deeply loved his grandparents, seeing his grandpas as role models and sources of inspiration.
A proud veteran, Cole was also known for his debating skills and enjoyment of a good argument, particularly when he won. His culinary experiments favored garlic, bacon, curry, and fat. As a tinker and a friend to many, especially in Miles City. Cole was often found sharing a beer or dancing with those around him. His willingness to help – whether rescuing someone from a river or providing a comforting shoulder – highlighted his compassionate nature, which was as soft as his exterior was tough.
Cole is survived by his mother, Mykael; his brother, Caleb; his sisters, Amalie, Areisha, and Autumn; his nephews, Jayden; his faithful truck dog, Nova; and an extensive extended family.
Though Cole’s presence will be deeply missed, his spirit and the memories he created will remain with all who knew and loved him. May he finally be at peace and finally share a beer with his dad.
The family is asking that in lieu of flowers that you consider donating via gofundme:
http://gofund.me/b7399412
Service Schedule
Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
Service Schedule
Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Tc says
This breaks my heart
Snake says
A friend a thousand miles a way, with a heart a thousand miles wide. May have never met you in real life, but the laughs we had were real as gold. Rest in peace buddy.
I hope the have cool video games wherever you’re at. I’ll add you when I get there.
Jordan says
Cole was a good friend, and I wish I was closer to him the past year or two. Time has flown by and the years passed before I knew it. He would call me about car part deals and offered me to drive a rig for him. We spend years every night chatting and gaming, having laughs and making him play games he was afraid of.
He was an abrasive personality, like sandpaper, but he would do anything for his friends.
He was my Brother, not in blood, but in spirit.
I wish we had gotten to meet.
Sean says
You were always fun to hang out with and you always made us laugh. Hate to have you go so suddenly, the crew will miss you bud.
Lynn Rae Ziebarth says
Don’t know what happened, don’t know him but he will I am sure be missed. The spirit is among us, so never forgotten. Love and comfort to the family
Mikayla says
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Cole, I am so sorry for your loss. Another good one gone too soon. May he rest in peace. 💔🙏🏼
Wambo says
Can’t believe that you are gone.
You gave us some great laughs, even if it was on your expense (and your vocal cords). Just as we made you laugh. As much as playing with you was a joy.
Certainly a cool kids table member for me.
I’ll drink a shot of the good stuff in your honour.
Godspeed buddy…
Coal Newell says
Hate to see you go Cole you were always there you weren’t just a friend you are a brother rock on where ever you are gonna miss you. Your family and friends will miss you hate to see you go so soon
Riff says
I wish we could have gamed more but the times I had with you I will always cherish. You were a great person and you made everyone very happy even when you weren’t always in the best mood. much love brother.
Nick says
Fly high, buddy. You were wild but you were ours.
Paul/Turin says
I will always remember our fun times gaming together and our late night talks about life that went way later than either of us were supposed to be up for. Still can’t believe you’re gone but I hope you can rest easy. Love and miss you man.
Santiago/ Danny says
A good man and a patriot, I’d give anything to just have you back for one more day.
Tulsa Herzog says
Cole every time I saw you, you always said hi and just always so polite. You are gonna be missed.
Denise Harvey says
Bill and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
He loved and was loved!
Bill & Sandy Jensen says
Our sincere sympathy to all the Zook Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Conan says
When I was a younger man, more impressionable and unsure of myself, with few friends, and fewer who cared to know me, you were one of the few who cared to speak to me. You had no pretensions, and I always thought you were older than you were, for all the life that you had lived. I know we had our differences, and I regret that we did not speak more often, but I am glad we last parted on good terms.
Sherry Oster says
To all of Cole’s family,
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal.
I remember Cole as a kind, spunky boy that I enjoyed having in my first grade class. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Mary Smith Roig says
I’m so sorry for the loss of this special young man. My prayers go out to the family and community. He was our neighbor and friend. As well as his amazing grandfather and companion, Nova. He loved our pets which were many. He was gentle and kind and our pets knew that.
We will miss you, Cole. You are in God’s care and presence..
Mary Ann Murray says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
Brendan Whitlow says
From 100mph in your old crappy Honda down some back roads haha to patching a hole in your gas tank with an empty beer can. Chilling in the house yelling back and forth with Caleb about random crap drinking until 3am. Gonna miss you man.
Melody Cooper says
My heart goes out to Bill and Cole’s mom. I knew your grandparents very well. They were my neighbors good people.
Karen Morris says
With deepest sympathy to Cole’s family and friends. May you find comfort in your memories. As long as we remember, those we have loved are never truly gone.
Pete and June Minow says
To Bill and all of Cole’s family,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your loved one. We are keeping you in our prayers and asking God to sustain you in this sad time. Extending our sympathy.
Jessie Leidholt says
Dear Bill and family, I am so sorry . To lose a grandson would be so hard. Please know that you are in my prayers.
Rs says
To Bill,amilia and all Zook family sooo sorry to see this i was in major shock, death is not easy and yabut to all the Zook family my thoughts and prayers are with u all ….
Andria says
This man always made sure I was okay and went out of his way to make sure I was taken care of. We would stay up all night or while you were on the road talking about everything. Finding out you have passed broke a part of me. I hope your peaceful and your family and friends find peace.
Einsty says
I shall miss you greatly. We were separated by an ocean and half of two continents but you made me feel close. I will forever cherish the times we had in game. My only regret is that I am too far away to pay my last respects to you in proper.
Peace to you and your family.