Della Cole
OBITUARY
Della passed away peacefully at her home after a long, happy life spreading joy to others. She was born in Phoenix, AZ to Cline R. Asbury and Della Louise Ritter Asbury. After being a matriarch family in Del Cerro, she moved to Covenant Living at Mt. Miguel after her husband Frank died.
She completed High School in Phoenix and graduated from U.C.L.A. in Los Angeles. She met her future husband, Frank L. Cole, while at U.C.L.A, and they were married in Phoenix, AZ on Mar. 20, 1948. They made their home in San Diego and were blessed with three children, Mary Lou, Richard, and Roger.
When the children were grown, Della wanted a new challenge so decided to take a job outside the home. She later retired after 15 years as Business Manager of San Carlos Medical Group.
Della particularly loved being part of her children’s lives, whether in their schools or extracurricular activities. She also enjoyed times spent at family gatherings and participating in service projects at San Carlos United Methodist Church.
She and Frank loved to camp and travel with their children, grandchildren and friends. She was always up for new adventures whether it was on land or abroad. She travelled with family and friends through 100 yrs old.
Della had a friendly, caring, loving, spirit and will be missed by those who were in her life. She is survived by her son, Roger (Brenda); grandsons, Jonathan (Carrie) and Jeremy (Amy); granddaughter, Kaitlyn (Ryan); great-grandsons, Michael, Matthew and Ethan Cole; and great-granddaughters, Elowen and Kaylee Cole.
Della was preceded in death by her parents Cline and Della Asbury, sister, Velma Porter; daughter, Mary Lou; son, Richard, and husband Frank.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00am, November 14, 2026 at San Carlos United Methodist Church, 6554 Cowles Mt. Blvd., San Diego, CA 92119.
Memorial gifts may be made to San Carlos UMC or your favorite charity.
Interment is at El Camino Memorial Park, San Diego, CA.