ALFRED C. (COLE) BERGERON
May 19, 1946 ~ August 31, 2018
Fred was 'Born to be Wild'
Alfred C. (Cole) Bergeron was born May 19, 1946 in Vancouver, WA to Elmer W. Cole and Elvira M. (Wall) Cole. He graduated from Hudson's Bay High School in 1964. Fred passed away in Vancouver Aug. 31, 2018.
He served in the Army in Korea, Vietnam and S.E. Asia from 1965-1968.
Fred worked for DesignTech, Alara Design Services and Action Pawns. He retired as a Mechanical Engineer.
Fred collected M&M's, Eeyore and 1:18 scale Classic Cars. He was P.E.R. of the Vancouver Elks #823 and was a member of the Evergreen Old Car Club and the Scouts. Fred was outgoing, enthusiastic and helpful.
Survivors include his wife of 32 years Linda Evans- Bergeron; son, Robert Bergeron; daughter, Angela Haas (David); step-son, Aaron Wiles (Cassandra); 3 grandchildren, Olivia, Isaac and Ruby; step-father, Roy Bergeron; step-mother, Maxine Bergeron; brother, Dean Cole; sister, Roylene Hamilton (Mike); and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Elvira Bergeron; sister, Marlyne Johnson; and his father, Elmer Cole.
Special thanks to Vancouver VA Hospice.
A memorial service will be held at Evergreen Memorial Gardens on Fri., Sept. 7, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.
Please sign his guest book @ www.columbian.com/obits.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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He was a tremendous friend and will always be missed. Loving thoughts to family.
Laura Pruitt
Friend
August 30, 2023
So sorry for the loss.
Karen (Fridley) Wilson
September 13, 2018
RIP Fred! What a kind and caring man!! Thank you ever so much for yours and Linda's many hrs. Of help on our HBHS64 planning group! May your family keep all the fond memories close to their hearts! Our thoughts are with all of you! Roger and Joy (Fry) Ringstead
Roger Ringstead
September 6, 2018
Fred and Linda were my neighbors for many years. He usually had a smile and was always willing to extend a helping hand. He was usually found sitting in his recliner, watching football or NASCAR races. After my husband died, he and Linda were both a great support. He will be remembered fondly.
Linda Conaway
September 6, 2018
Fred was a generous caring wonderful man who helped me out of tough situations more than once. One phone call and he was there for me. I will never cease to be grateful to him for all he did for me. You will never be forgotten dear friend, as you still reside in my heart. Hope they have m and ms on the other side!
Laura Pruitt
September 5, 2018
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