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Lana Michele Oslin
03/25/1970 — 11/24/2011
From Richland, WA, US | Born in San Jose, California
Lana Michele Oslin
Lana had everything to live for, when at the tender age of 41 her life was cut short on Thanksgiving due to a recently diagnosed cancerous brain tumor.
Lana was born in San Jose, CA to her loving parents Charlene and Bob Cole. She was the older sister to her brothers, Arty and Mikie.
Throughout her adolescence, Lana played and refereed soccer games, participated in tap and jazz classes, was a statistician for Little League games and Lincoln High School Basketball games. She was so happy to have her mom as her Brownie and Girl Scout leader.
As a student Lana was consistently in the "Accelerated Magnet Program" at Trace Elementary School, Herbert Hoover Middle School and Abraham Lincoln High School graduating in 1988.
Lana was a talented stained glass artist and excelled in Spanish.
As a young adult, Lana made Richland WA her home. She worked as an Insurance Agent for her Uncle Del Bruggeman's State Farm Insurance Agency along side her grandma Laura Christy, her aunt Patti Bruggeman, and her cousins Kimberly Cox and Kristin Loper. Lana continued to work for State Farm as Larry Hall's Office Manager. Lana took pride in being a licensed agent and Notary Public in both CA and WA. She loved working with her family, clients and friends.
One of her proudest accomplishments was owning her home. She was a Mary Kay Consultant and a Scentsy Distributor.
Lana was the most devoted mother on earth to her beloved children, Michael Dylan 12 and Dezirae Leigh 10. They were her pride and joy! She took every opportunity to be with her children including holiday events, Monster Truck Pulls, Cool Desert Nights, County Fairs...You name it…the three of them were always together. Lana was Michael and Dezirae's biggest fan. She went to every one of their sporting events, scholastic events, and musical performances. You could see her chaperoning Michael's dances, in the school bus for Dezirae's field trips, even as a Crossing Guard at Lewis and Clark Elementary School. A better mom you could not find.
Lana lived each and every day to the fullest. She will be missed for her beautiful smile, contagious laughter and wit. She was brilliant.
Lana love the Tri-City American's, the Chicago Bears, Country Music, and BUGS Bunny. She touched the lives of everyone she met. She was the best!
Lana is survived by her cherished children Michael and Dezirae of Richland WA, her brothers Art & Angelique Cole of Cobb CA, her son's namesake Michael Cole of San Jose CA, her beloved parents Charlene and Bob Cole of San Jose CA, Aunts Lorgene Christy, Linda Gail & Ken Prazencia, Patti & Del Bruggeman, Uncles Oliver Boroughs, and Brian & Jodi Cole. Nephews Kristopher and Victor Cole, Nieces Victoria Cole and Hialeah Cole Cheney, numerous Cousins and hundreds of lifelong friends.
She was preceded in death by her Grandparents Jack and Betty Cole and Leon and Laura Christy, her Aunt Lynne Boroughs, and her Uncle Art.
Services will be held on Saturday, December 3rd at 2:00 PM at Einan's Funeral Home, 915 Bypass Hwy, Richland WA 99352. Inurnment immediately to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be Friday December 2nd from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Einan's Funeral Home.
Donations in Lana's name can be made to the charity of your choice.
Special thanks to Neurosurgeon Cheerag D. Upadhyaya, MD, MSc and the ICU nurses at Kadlec Medical Center for your loving care.
Heaven has a new Angel to dance and sing among us. We will always love and miss our beautiful Lana Bugs.
Even though I hadn’t known Lana for that long, she always made me feel like I had… She was always so cheery and funny. I will miss visiting with her when I stop by the office.
Sweet Lana I still can’t believe you are gone. Your laugh and your smile were contagious and will be truly missed. My condolences to the family, heaven just gained an angel that we all wanted to keep here on earth.
Lana, I grew up with your Mum and Dad in Rancho Cordova and I am so sad to hear of you gaining your wings so young. My heart and prayers go out to your family.
Lana your sweet smile and kind heart will be so badly missed. It is with such a sadness I say goodbye to someone I’ve known for so many years. I’ll always look back on our High School years with such fondness and smile at the good times we had. I wish we had found a way to connect more over the years outside of a phone call or note a few times a year but we never lost touch after 27 years. You really were one in a million.
My condolences to Lana’s family. I was fortunate to become acquainted with Lana 7 years ago when I lived next door to her in-laws, Dez & Jackie Olsin. Michael & Dezirae became a loving part of my life. Jackie had the kids during the days, when Lana was working, then I had the pleasure of seeing & playing with the kids. A few occasions I got to babysit them when Jackie had errands to run. I immediately fell in-love with those 2 kids. I got acquainted with Lana every chance I could, and when I found out she lived so close, I would stop in on her & the kids, from time to time, Lana and I have had some really nice chats! I feel so lucky to have known such a dynamic woman, with talents & gifts, beyond anyone I know! Her SMILE says it ALL! She was an amazing person, mother..and so much more… My heart breaks for Michael & Dezirae. This is just an awful tragedy! I pray that time will help ease the pain, and that your memories of Lana, will bring joy & a smile to your face & hearts!
My dear friend,
Nothing will ever be the same without you. I miss you so much already! I am thankful of our laughs, tears, and memories together and am so glad I was a part of your life. We all miss and love you very much!
Until we meet again,
Lisa
Lana Lana Bo Bana,
I love you so much & wish you were still here so we could all enjoy your laugh, your beautiful brown eyes, your witty personality etc. It was great to grow up with you Lana & later in life working/living together. I will miss you deeply! Say HI to my Dad for me OK! :
Love you past heaven……Kristin
Lana will be missed!! we will all miss her beautiful smile and her wonderful personality. She was a mother, daughter, niece and a true friend to many!! May she rest in peace! Love you always dear friend!!
My deepest heartfelt condolences to Lana’s children and Cole family. Lana was a precious person that I had the privilege to have met at Hoover Middle School. Thanks for being such a great friend in middle and high school. I will never forget you Lanabugs!
I will always remember your laughter and charm Lana. You are a wonderful mother, daughter and friend. The world will miss you, but I know you’re laughing and dancing as an angel now. RIP sweet Lana Michele.
I’d just like to thank god for sharing such an incredible woman with us all and me. I’ll always reflect fondly on the many days spent together doing the silliest of things, simplest of things, probably reflecting in life that which defines truely the most important of things, enjoying one another and life. I pray for her children that they grow up and know how blessed they are to have had her and though their time with her was cut short, she was the best of mothers that a child could have had. I pray for the Cole’s Char, Bob, Arty, & Mike, may your tears be caught by angels & know that though we’ll all in fact miss her dearly her hand rest upon your shoulder guiding you through life, she’ll never leave you or any of us that she loved & cared for. I love her very much and am so grateful to have been a part of her life. I wish so much that I could be there with you all on Saturday, please know that in spirit I’m holding your hands & wiping your tears. I love you all.~Heather Natale
I remember that “Lana Bugs”… *sniffles* I’ve known Lana since 1977 when we lived not far from eachother in San Jose, CA. We did everything together, soccer, girl scouts, sleep overs, everyday we were together. Until I left in 1982 to move to American Samoa. We’ve kept in touch all these years- letters, emails, post cards and facebook. I miss you Lana and will see you someday again. We love you! Our deepest condolences to Bob, Char, Arty & Michael, her two sweet children and to all of her extended family. Thank you and GOD BLESS! I’m so proud that I got to be a part of Lana’s life… *tears*
You will be so missed Lana. Words can’t express how much I will miss you. Your smile will never be forgotten. Much love to all of your family.
Every December since the birth of Lana’s children we recieved updated pictures and stories of their current events.I can’t even begin to express how much we will miss that. We will forever treasure all the one’s we have. You will be in our hearts forever. We love you.
Lana, we never really had one on one time exept for the hockey games. i never beleived that a girl would be so into a sport. even though i was always gone. i was always exited to see you and the family. i will never forget the time when you and aunt patti had to clean out the fridge and the whole time you where giggling and smiling while aunt patti and i where gagging and coughing…you will be missed and loved whith all our heart. thank you for being a fantastic rolemodel.
sincerely Robert Loper
I met Lana when I was 17 yrs old working with her uncle Steve and her boyfriend Roach at P&K autobody. Lana and I have something special in common…..we both introduced eachother to our spouses and as a result were blessed with wonderful children. I will always be grateful for that. When I think of Lana, I think of her smiling face and quick witt and how much she LOVED her kids. As you can see in her pictures, she simply glowed when she was with them.
As many, I miss her and hurt for the closest ones left behind.
Thank you Lana for the time we were lucky enough to have spent together. See ya soon.
Love,
Shane
Lana
A little sweetness is gone from our lives, but your love will stay in our hearts forever.
Love,
Laverne and Mike
I was shocked and saddened when I heard of Lana’s passing. Charlene, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Rest in Peace Lana.
Im sorry I didnt get to spend more time with you before you past, Lana. I will always love and miss you. I wish there was a way i could be at your memorial but you will be in my, heart, my thoughts, and my prayers.
Your Cousin,
Dan
Michael & Deza and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful mom. She was truly a special person. My last visit with your mom was in Seattle on the 11th of November at the Cheesecake factory…as we were waiting for our table I looked over and saw this cute girlDeza who looked so familiar, but I wasn’t sure why. A few minutes later your Mom comes over and hip bumps me and says “How long is your wait? We might just join you!” What a nice surprise and visit with her. You two are so very loved and blessed. Keeping you all in prayers!
We love you and will miss you Lana.
I”m still in shock, and my prayers go out to her entire family and friends. We go way back to when Del owned State Farm and she first joined the firm. Her grandma, Laura, and Patti were the only ones in the office. You felt like you where with family when you entered the office. Lana”s smile and pleasant personality was a highlight of a visit. Gonna miss ya gal!! Fran Chambers
Dear Lana, I think of you often, especially when I drop my son at kindergarten. I’m reminded of playdates and brownies and driving to soccer games in your mom’s van. My heart goes out to your family. You will be missed. Much love, Sheri
Just thinking about you, makes me very blessed to had known you and more important for reconnecting with you three years ago. I looked forward to hearing about your day and how much you admired your children. I remember those days back in the 6th grade like they were just yesterday. I will never forget you my friend. Dance and smile bright in Heaven, til we meet again.
Lana, I will never forget your beautiful smile and all the great times we had in our Brownie Troop. We had a beautiful childhood thanks to your mom carting us around in her van. May you rest in peace. Love always, Gea
Lana – Our history together only spanned a few years, but you left a lasting impression on me. Your warm heart, sensitive nature, and beautiful smile will be forever missed. What I admired most about you though was your unrelenting love for your children and family. You had this proud and beautiful glow on your face when you talked about them. My life has been blessed with having known you. I will think of you each and every time I light one of my Scentsy warmers. Rest in peace!
Hello my Lana, I miss you so much. My heart will be forever broken. My spirit just sags under the pressure of this grief. We all want you back with us. It is so hard to keep going, breathing in and out seems like a hard task with the realization that you will not be a part of my days or nights anymore. Please God, let my Lana find peace, and don’t let her ever be alone. xxox Mom
Lana and family,
Although i never really saw you face to face. I know you were a great person. You took care of me and my family at State Farm. I think people were stumped when i would call and only ask for you. You were so personable, friendly and super smart!!! I am in shock over this…but i know you’re in a better place. Prayers for you and your family. Love, The Navarro’s
Dear Lana Michele:
I miss you every single day. You were the best niece I could ever ask for. You were always my Sweetness.
I will watch over your beautiful children, Michael and Dezirae just as you will always watch over all of us. You have left a huge hole in a lot of our hearts. I just can’t believe That you had to leave us.
I Love You To Pieces,
Aunt Patti <3
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