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
Mike Klassen says:
June 30, 2016
My teen-age son Andy and I stumbled across the driving range a couple of years ago when Andy was learning to golf. Roger was always so kind to both of us and we enjoyed chatting with Roger as much as hitting a bucket of balls. I’ll always appreciate the interest he took not only in Andy’s golf progress but in Andy as a person. We’ll both miss Roger a great deal.
Nancy Johnsen Kaye says:
June 30, 2016
So sorry to hear of Roger’s passing. When I wandered into the driving range 12 or so years ago, I looked on the bulletin board and saw pictures of redhead grown kids and Navy info. After chatting it became clear. I had been in Rota, Spain as a school nurse and recognized the names and redheads. I haven’t golfed in the last three years and had thought about Roger and going back to the driving range. A good man, a good family. Peace be with you.
Maria Woolston says:
June 30, 2016
So very sorry to read about your dad. He certainly had a full life and a great family. I’m sure he was so proud of his wonderful daughter. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Much love, Maria and Skip Woolston
Maria Woolston says:
June 30, 2016
So very sorry to read about your dad. He certainly had a full life and a great family. I’m sure he was so proud of his wonderful daughter. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Much love, Maria and Skip Woolston
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)