Dr. Jack Robert Cole's Obituary
Dr. Jack R. Cole passed away, on August 2nd, 2025, at the age of 95 surrounded by his family and friends. Dr. Cole retired from the University of Arizona after 60 years of service. He is Dean Emeritus from the College of Pharmacy and Served as the provost of the University. He was very active in the Jewish Community and served as President of the Jewish Family Services and Jewish Federation. He is Survived by his Wife Joan of 73 years, his daughters Debra Parks and Catherine Holt, son David Cole, and his grandson Hunter Holt. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Evergreen Mortuary Chapel, located at 3015 North Oracle Road.
Donations may be made to The Jack R. Cole Scholarship for the College of Pharmacy at University of Arizona.
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