Cole Christopher Malin

Cole Christopher Malin, beloved son, dad, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, cousin, friend, and coach passed away on March 12, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.

A celebration of life for family and friends will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024,  at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel (1410 13th Street S, Great Falls) with a gathering afterwards at Schnider Funeral Home.

Cole is survived by his daughter, Kadence Malin; mother and father, Jean and Kevin Malin; brother, Jordon (Jenny) Terry; nephew, Caleb Terry; sister, Morgan; nephew, River; grandmother, Wanda Malin; grandmother, Ana Live; grandfather, Bill Smith; aunt, Michelle (Kevin) Ferguson; uncle, Todd Malin; aunt, Amy (Bill) Carmichael; uncles, Billy Smith, Joseph Smith, and Spencer Smith; cousins, Collin and Rylie Carmichael, Connor and Ethan Ferguson, Alana and Scarlett Smith, Ryleigh and Carson Smith, Sophie and Riley Smith; and his girlfriend, Amanda Outland. He was preceeded in death by his grandpa, George Malin.

Cole was born in Great Falls, MT where he attended Charles M. Russell High School. He lived in several states making so many friends along his journey. He finally settled in Toledo, Ohio where he worked as a Construction Inspector. He was involved with the Legacy Elite volleyball league coaching the 7–12-year-old girls league along with his girlfriend Amanda. He also played on several volleyball teams and enjoyed it immensely.

Cole’s love of life and his kind heart made such a great impact on everyone. He had a great sense of humor and always wanted to make everyone laugh. His smile was infectious, and it lit up the room. If he was smiling, so were you. He was such a jokester.

When Cole was younger, he loved playing Lacross – that was his type of sport. He enjoyed watching sports, especially the Michigan Wolverines. Video gaming was always a favorite past time which he played with his brother, cousins, and friends. He loved playing Fortnite with his daughter, Kadence. He liked hiking and camping and spending time with family and friends. He recently developed a love of cooking, and he would call his mom and dad for recipes and tips on how to cook his favorite meals.

His departure comes as a great shock, and it is gravely felt by his entire family and countless others who loved him deeply. The family appreciates your support during this difficult time and asks that you donate to the Great Falls Animal Shelter in lieu of flowers.

A live stream of Cole’s celebration of life service will be on Schnider Facebook page (streaming will begin 5-10 minutes prior to 2:00 p.m.).