Roger D. Cook
March 06, 1942 - June 30, 2016
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Roger D. Cook
March 06, 1942 - June 30, 2016
Obituary
Roger Cook, age 74, passed away peacefully at home on June 30th, 2016. He was born on March 6th, 1942 in Tacoma Park, Maryland to Darrell & Larue Cook.
Roger enjoyed over 26 years golfing professionally with the PGA, and was a tremendous artist, carpenter, husband, father, and friend. Roger and his wife Kathy (King) Cook, married 26 years ago on May 25th, 1991 at Rodarco Golf Course in Blaine, Washington.
He retired from the Navy as a Lieutenant Commander after more than 25 years of service. He was a member of the Elks Club for several years after the Navy. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of New Mexico. He also attended postgraduate school with the Navy in Monterey, California.
A sports fan all around, he supported his favorite teams such as the Mariners & the Seahawks. He is survived by his wife Kathy Cook, his daughters Stephani Woods, Traci Cook, his son Alan Cook, and his step daughter Lisa Enores, his brothers Brent Cook and Brian (Janelle) Cook. He will also be missed by his nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and his niece & nephew.
Services to celebrate his life and achievements will be held at 2pm, Saturday July 9th, at Moles Farewell Tributes Greenacres. Memorial donations can be made in his honor to the Junior Golf Association at www.wjga.net
18 responses to Roger D. Cook
Dan Newell says:
June 30, 2016
Kathy and family,I have lived in Olympia for the past 8 years, and have been totally out of the loop. Roger was someone who I deeply admired, mainly because of the way he treated people. He always supported the school, me, and all of my family, regardless of the trying times that happen in life.
If possible, I would love to come by and talk to any of you on any weekend. I feel terrible that I didn’t know that he was ill, and want to spend time talking about how special he was in other’s lives.
If it doesn’t work, I certainly understand.
Dan
519-9909
(local Bellingham cell)
mickey masdeo says:
June 30, 2016
Roger, I am sorry to see you leave for heaven. You are a wonderful person and am proud to have known you for ten years or so. You were a terrific tutor for my golf game but more importantly just knowing you was something I will treasure forever. The farewell gathering was terrific and the military sendoff was heart warming and tender. I look back now at the great visits I had with you and admire you in every way a person can be admired. You will be in my heart and mind forever Roger, so be sure to greet me wherever we meet again!
I love you and miss you!
Mickey Masdeo
mickey masdeo says:
June 30, 2016
Roger, I am sorry to see you leave for heaven. You are a wonderful person and am proud to have known you for ten years or so. You were a terrific tutor for my golf game but more importantly just knowing you was something I will treasure forever. The farewell gathering was terrific and the military sendoff was heart warming and tender. I look back now at the great visits I had with you and admire you in every way a person can be admired. You will be in my heart and mind forever Roger, so be sure to greet me wherever we meet again!
I love you and miss you!
Mickey Masdeo