Bernard Alan Coler

Birth date: Feb 15, 1927 Death date: Mar 14, 2010

Bernard Alan Coler was born Feb. 15, 1927. He passed away in St. Helens on March 14, 2010. Bernie retired from Hewlett-Packard after a distinguished career in electrical engineering. He had a thirst for knowledge and a passion for Read Obituary

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Anonymous

840w ago

Bernie was board chairman at our homeowners' association in Salishan, and I got to know him when I was a board member. Bernie had an incredible breadth of interests, and he was devoted to helping his community. I always knew that if we had a tsunami alert in our community, Bernie would be the first to set up a radio communications channel as part of his knowledge and interest in ham radios and his connections with the Coast Guard here. My condolences to his family.##imported-begin##Penny Ittner##imported-end##

Anonymous

841w ago

I am sorry for your loss. I transferred from APD in Cupertino to CVD in Corvallis when the plant first opened. I worked with Bernie, but I failed to learn as much as he had to teach a new engineer. In hindsight, I can now understand what he had to offer and how valuable his experience and willingness to help could have been - but as a 'know-it-all', I missed out. Those were interesting times, for many reasons, and I'm glad I was on the same path as Bernie for at least a little while.##imported-begin##John van Santen##imported-end##

Anonymous

841w ago

I enjoyed working with Bernie. He always had a great story to tell and was always willing to help a co-worker who might not be as knowledgeable as he was. He was a giving person and fun to be around. My condolences to his family. He was a joy to work with.##imported-begin##Nancy Ulman##imported-end##

Anonymous

841w ago

Bernie, Paul Anderson, Les Moore and I would have breakfast together at the HP cafetaria mny a morning in the 80's. We enjoyed great conversation together for nearly 8 years. I got to know Bernie well, and really enjoyed his company. May he rest in peace. Please accept my condolences.

Megha Shyam##imported-begin##Megha Shyam##imported-end##

Anonymous

841w ago

Bernie was a member of the HP retirees club in Corvallis, OR. We would like to convey our deepest sympathy for your loss. Many members remember working with Bernie and enjoyed his outgoing nature and willingness to help. With sympathy, Margaret Watson, VP HP Retiree Club.##imported-begin##Margaret Watson##imported-end##

Anonymous

841w ago

I truly enjoyed Deputy Bernie Coler. He was one of the last, real community volunteers, and one heck of a neat guy. I am blessed to have known him.

May God be with his family, as he is with Him.

Jim Clark##imported-begin##Deputy Jim Clark, Ret.##imported-end##

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