Cole Foos passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

Born in Redding, Cole battled schizophrenia from an early age and lived a complicated life. Outside what many people knew of him was a man who loved his family, and loved being free to follow his own lead. If the path Cole was on came to a fork, with one path worn and the other less used, Cole would invariably create his own path to continue.

Cole could and would talk to anybody, often making friends with people society would not. Cole was caretaker to several disabled and/or disadvantaged people over the years, even as he often neglected himself to do it. His heart was unquestionably large and open for anybody he thought was worse off than himself.

Moving to Humboldt County in 1994 at age 9. Cole spent most of his life in Humboldt, graduating from McKinleyville HS before moving to Siletz, Oregon to learn the construction and farming from his father. Returning after, Cole worked for several local companies over the years. Cole was an extreme animal lover, mostly preferring the company of animal companions over human. His love of babies and children was far and above what anyone would have believed possible from an unwed young man.

Cole leaves behind his mother Karyn of Eureka, his father Daniel of Sacramento, and half sister Lauren in Mendocino. Also left are multiple extended family members scattered throughout California and Washington states, and as far away as Jersey Island, UK.

Cole wished for no public services. He asked to be cremated and spread along the coastline. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to an animal sanctuary or adoption agency of your choice.

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