Cynthia L. Coles

Cynthia Lorraine Coles, devoted wife, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, died peacefully May 11, 2013 after a valiant struggle with ALS. She was 62 years old.

Born June 30, 1950 to David and Virginia Nickerson, in Cortez, Colorado. Cynthia was raised in Layton Utah, graduating from Davis High School in 1968. Cynthia married John A. Yarman April 5, 1969. They had three children; Renee, Matthew and Scott Yarman. They later divorced.

On September 1, 1991, Cynthia married her soul mate and "faithful swan," Michael S. Coles. Cynthia and Michael were married for 21 years and made their home in Layton. Michael stayed bravely beside the love of his life and cared for her throughout her long battle.

Cynthia was committed to community service and was passionate about civil responsibility. She was a past president of Soroptimist International of Ogden and dedicated long hours volunteering during the 2002 Utah Winter Olympics.

Professionally Cynthia worked for years in management with Weinstocks department store followed by Amalgamated Sugar in Ogden. Most recently Cynthia was employed with Dyno Nobel.

Cynthia wished to be remembered for the joyous way she lived her life. She was a lesson in grace, bravery, generosity, loyalty and dignity until her last day.

Cynthia was a renowned hostess and loved nothing more than being with family. Her grandchildren were her "heart" and her greatest pride and joy.

Cynthia was vivacious, smart and quick witted. Her beautiful smile, musical laugh and shining eyes will be deeply missed.

Hers was a life well lived and she was loved by many. May we honor her memory by being the people she always believed us to be, and may we strive to live by the lessons she worked so hard to teach us.

Love to Alexis Stromberg, loving caregiver and cherished friend to mom in her last year. We are forever grateful for the sunshine you brought to her life.

Thanks to the many dedicated family, friends and neighbors who sought to keep Cynthia connected to the world. Your visits, letters, emails and prayers gave her the will to endure.

Special thanks to her Amalgamated Sugar Angels, Maria Avery, Teri Gomm, Susan Fortie, and Carolyn Holland.

Thanks to the many members of the Oak Ridge Ward who provided service to us in our time of need.

Thanks also to the staff of Bristol Hospice who guided us through this difficult time.

She is survived by her husband Michael Coles, children; Renee Yarman, Matthew (Kristi) Yarman both of Utah, Scott (Candice) Yarman of Idaho, grandchildren; Gavin Yarman, Makenna Yarman, Kaitlin Yarman, Reina Yarman and Christopher Yarman, parents; David and Virginia Nickerson, Brothers; Rudy (Jeanette) Nickerson, Timothy (Melinda) Nickerson. Other survivors include Dennis and Dorathy Coles, Curtis (Lori) Coles, Darcy and Steve Eggleston, Ashly and Josh Olsen.

Memorial Services will be held Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Lindquist''s Layton Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Road. Friends may visit family Saturday from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at the mortuary.