Bradley James Cole

It is with sadness in our hearts that we share the passing of Bradley James Cole on November 10, 2026, at his home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, at the age of 52.

Brad was born in Rexburg, Idaho, on September 2, 1974, to Boyd Brown Cole and Karen Rudd Cole. He graduated from Madison High School and then served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Nevada, Las Vegas mission. Following his mission, he attended Ricks College. In May of 1996, he met his wife, Becky Ann Evans. They were married in the Las Vegas Temple and were blessed with four children.

Brad eventually transferred to Boise State University where he obtained a degree in Construction Management. He spent his career working at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) as a project financial controller and managing the cost estimating department. While working full-time, Brad pursued an alternate professional career in medicine, earning his Nurse Practitioner license, and then working at Northstar Healthcare in addition to INL.

Words can’t begin to describe Brad’s love for his family. He set an example of dedication, hard work, faith, and devotion and provided continual learning experiences throughout their lives. His smile and giggle were infectious and his relentless teasing only meant he loved you. Besides his family, his greatest passion was a love of everything outdoors. Similar to his father, Brad had something about him that seemed to attract wildlife. When no one else could catch fish, he could; when no one else could find elk, he could.

Brad’s battle with cancer was long, hard, and arduous. When he was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer the outlook from the medical professionals was within one year. However, he defied the odds and has become an inspiration to those same medical professionals and everyone that knows his story. Despite all the suffering Brad never complained or asked “why” but simply fought.

Brad is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Becky Ann Cole; mother, Karen Rudd Cole; son, Cameron (Ashley) Cole; daughter, Taylor (Nelson) Tallman; daughter, Hailee Cole; and son, Tanner Cole; brother Mark (Patti) Cole; and sister Lisa (Dave) Fassnacht, and granddaughter, Scotlyn Tallman. Along with a large contingent of family and friends who will miss his calming and loving presence every day.

He was preceded in death by his father, Boyd Cole; and sisters, Christy Cole Barnard and Dianne Cole.

Services will be held at 11a.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at the Old Butte Ward, 1345 Clarence Drive in Idaho Falls. The family will visit with friends Friday evening from 6:30-8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Avenue, and Saturday from 10-10:45 a.m. prior at the church. Burial will be in the Plano Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.woodfuneralhome.com.