Reba was born January 6, 1941 in Ontario, Canada to Hollet and Marion Gorsline. She grew up in Demorestville, Ontario and met the love of her life, John, while attending school. Reba was active in dance and sports as a young woman; tap dance, and square dance were her favorites. She also pitched fast pitch softball. She married John Cole on January 22, 1960. John's job with Trans Canada and Great Lakes Natural Gas relocated them to Wisconsin and then to Hallock, MN.

Reba was one of the founders of the Hallock Hockey Mom's Association. She managed the canteen at the rink for over 35 years, and was a fixture at the rink during hockey and public skating. She was a second Mom to many young hockey players over the years. She also enjoyed sewing, knitting and traveling with John over the years.

Family member include sons, Bill (Denise) of Crookston, MN, Scott (Carrie) of Baraboo, WI and Jamie (Carlene) of Humboldt, MN; five grandchildren, Amanda Cole, Ami (Chris) Kellar, Jonathan (Cecelia) Cole of Humboldt, MN, Michael (Lisa) Cole, Adam (Michelle) Cole and many great grandchildren and numerous family members in Ontario.

A Celebration of Reba's life will be held at the Lancaster Covenant Church on Sunday March 14, 2021 at 2:00 PM. Pastor Galen Nordin will officiate the ceremony. Janelle Hostrup, piano, Faye Potrament, soloist, Erik Finney, soloist, Annaliese and Aidra Johnson, duet. Honorary pall bearers will be Reba's great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Hallock youth hockey association or the Bearcat FaceOff Club. All are welcome to attend following COVID protocols.