Peter Coles
Peter was born September 12, 1948 in Mauston, Wisconsin to parents Gerald and Leta Thornson Coles. He worked for many years as a property manager for BCR Properties. Peter enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking and spending time with the family.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Peter is survived by his wife, Connie of the home; son, Shane Coles of Rogers; daughter, Tricia Coles Bates of Centerton; stepson, Larry Young and wife Terri of Springdale; brother, James Coles and wife Sharon of Rogers; 7 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and numerous other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
The family will have a gathering at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 28, 2015. Arrangements are with Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home, 3800 W.Walnut, Rogers, Arkansas.
The world will hurt more without the Great Pete Coles in it. I will look for you on the other side, when my time comes.
You did good things. Cheers out for Peter Coles. Gary Steele
We met at Red Owl, my first job. We became friends forever. So many memories. He became my big brother, my protector. He will never be gone Trisha and Shane. He’s in our hearts ♥
So many things to say. I miss you so much! I’m completely overwhelmed with all the out pour of, friends and family! Many text, phone calls, etc….
Our family would like to send our deepest thank you to all!!
,I know my daddy would be be looking down at us and saying, : it’s all good! Daddy you party you I lovr so
So many good memories with Peter, driving convoy to deliver mobile homes “back in” in the ’80’s. Then trading him homemade beer for some of his (great collection) of precious used Grolsch beer bottles. The only way I could get him to part with some of them was to trade 2 full ones for 3 empty ones. Which he provided the service of making into more empty ones.
I’m gonna go buy a pack of Grolsch and enjoy it in his name. Cheers to the historic life of Peter Coles!!!!
Our deepest sympathy to Pete’s family. I was neighbors and grew up with Pete during grade school days. We had good times together and he will be missed by all who knew him. RIP Pete.
Trish and Shane, so sorry to hear about the loss of you Dad, My thoughts are with you.
I was so shocked to hear of Pete’s sudden passing… ? We had many good times in high school hanging out on warm summer nights at Zastava’s Drive-in. For a few years now we were FB friends. He will be missed by so many. Sincere condolences to his family. RIP Pete… ?
My condolences to the family of Pete Coles. I certainly remember him from high school as a funny guy. Condolences as well, to his good friends Luther and Joy Black.
RIP Pete, you will be missed by many, many people who knew you over the years!
What a shock to hear of Pete’s passing. Ross says, he is stunned to hear he is gone. He has so many great, funny memories of being a friend of Pete. Always caring and goodhearted. Even though we have not kept in touch your memory will go on with all your classmate and friends, and myself. Our sympathy and prayers are extended to his wife, family and to Joy & Luther & family.
So sorry to hear of Pete’s passing. Worked for his parents at the Red Owl. Such A cut up and always fun. My thoughts are with he entire family.
Pete created such a wonderful impact on my life. The wisdom he shared, care and concern he gave to me and my family will never be forgotten. Because of Pete, I have many wonderful memories that I cherish and will always hold close to my heart. Thank you God for allowing Pete Coles to have impacted my life in such a way and may He rest in peace.
I have no words for how I feel. My heart still hurts, the tears haven’t stopped. I loved Peter to pieces.
Trish and family, Was sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences in this time of stress. In the past I shared many good ttimes with Pete in Wisconsin and the memories are pleasurable and will be treasured. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
I remember Pete being towed into town on an old bicycle once when I was younger. Also remember his dandelion wine which was so smooth. Never did get the recipe. Did not get to talk to him much since he moved, but will miss him. rest in peace
Sending hugs and my sympathy to all of Peter’s family. I hadn’t seen him in a long time but always heard how he was doing from Joy and Luther. We grew up across the alley from each other and were classmates. He will be missed but never forgotten!!,
So sorry for your loss. Pete was a great guy.
MY sympathies to Pete’s family. Pete was a member of the A-F class of 1967 and as such, he will always be a part of a circle of individuals that have shared their young lives in common with what becomes forever a family! While we drift apart as life happens, we will remember our roots and the impact our school class family had in shaping the future. We will miss those that have gone before us, but will remember the memories – Rest in peace, Pete, and say hello to Bill when you arrive!!!
Deepest Sympathy to the family and friends of Peter. Adam Black described Pete perfect…..R.I.P. my friend. Will miss your FB posts.
I am so deeply sorry for all those friends and family who are suffering from Peter’s passing.
Peter was such an enormous influence in everything I am as a human being. Other than my own family he is one of the few people who truly has always been there and who would have done anything to help or support me that he possibly could, without question. That was just Peter’s way.
Pete loved you all the way to the bottom of his heart, and then some more. He had an open and honest way of looking at things that made him so easily likeable. I’ve never had a friend who didn’t love Peter.
He loved his wife and kids with every fiber of himself, and more than that he just wanted to live in a way that was appreciative of life itself. A life where he could do right by people and expected other people to do the right thing, too.
This world could sure learn a lot of lessons from the life of Peter Coles. I know I did. Sure, not every choice was a wise one, but he certainly lived a life that demonstrated the depth of his wisdom.
We’ll always love and miss you, Pete. This world would not have been nearly so vivid without you having lived in it.
Trish, Shane and Haliegh – sending lots of love and hugs as you guys are going through such a difficult time. I’m so sorry for your loss. I know how much he meant to you. God Bless Pete! God Bless your family!
Shane and Trish
My thoughts and prayers go out to you both during this time of great loss. May God comfort you and your families.
Trish, so sorry for your loss. I know how much your dad mentioned to you. Our prayers are with you and your family during this time. We are always here if you ever need anything. Love you.
Our condolences. Pete was a nice man. He will be missed.
My Condolences to the Family of Peter Coles. May God comfort you now and always. Remember the good times and keep each other close. Godspeed Pete.. I will always remember the good times in Adams Friendship.. Rest in Peace.
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for healing and comfort for all the family. Rip Pete.
GOD, please help those that are hurting right now. Guide them and place your arms around them to comfort them and give them strength. Trish and family y’all are in our thoughts and prayers
Shane and Trish,
So sorry for your loss. Your dad was a great guy and will be missed by all who knew him.
Trish and Shane and all the family…..Prayers are going out to all of you. I’m sure Pete will be missed by all who knew him.
Remember the good times and thank God for all of the days of fun and laughter. Thinking of you. Gordie and Mary Lee
So sorry to hear about Peter. I have some great memories of him I used to rent his honda for the day. He will be missed by many, rest in peace PETE. I will have one for you.