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Evangeline Cook Obituary

Evangeline Mary Cook, 82 Better known as Eva or Van We Love you Mother and know you are in Heaven with Our Lord. OCEANSIDE/VISTA -- Eva passed on Saturday, October 30, 2010, one day before her grandmother's birthday. She was born on July 24th, 1928 in Rochester, New York. She spent her youth as a tomboy playing many sports. Her parents Edmond and Arvilla Fisher, along with siblings, Janet and Edmond Jr. came to California in 1946. Eva did many things throughout her life. She volunteered alongside her Grandmother Flossie during WWII. She was in the Peace Corps and traveled to Kenya and Costa Rica. She was a registered nurse at several hospitals in North County and drove a bus for the elderly and the handicapped. She was even a Nascar Scorer in the early years of West Coast Racing. Eva was known for her positive attitude and stubborn ways in everything she did. She will be remembered for caring and helping of others. She loved her family, baseball, Nascar, and her beloved Cats. Eva is survived by her brother; her five children; four step-children; 19 grandchildren; 16 great- grandchildren; and one on the way. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. The family requests any donations go to a Hospice House in your area. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com

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Published by North County Times on Nov. 7, 2010.

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November 19, 2010

Eva; You will forever be missed.
Love Larry,Amber and Heather Ogburn

Levi Dollinger

November 18, 2010

Grandma Van... she has been mourned, will be missed, and remains loved. May those who still feel the sting of her passing find joy once again in the knowledge that her suffering has since past.

Kathy Larson & Merrill Munoz

November 18, 2010

Mom I love and miss you. I would not be the person I am today without you. I will always remember your smile when I introduced you to Merrill and told you we were getting married. He remembers your beautiful smile and wishes he could have seen more. We will always have you in our hearts and will remember all the love you gave. See you again someday soon. Love Ya!

randy dollinger

November 17, 2010

some people joke about the [mother in-law syndrome].i,thankfully have not had that in my life. memories of Mom Van were and will always be the special person that will always be in my heart. she was a certain type of person but aren't we all? god bless the stardust where we all shall meet. love to Van and all.

Patti Dollinger

November 17, 2010

Mom, my best friend, I will miss you so much. You helped me in so many ways and you have made me a better person. You made me see the things I couldn't and you guided me to a better life. I will always love you and miss you but you will be in my heart forever. See you.

Patti Dollinger

November 17, 2010

My Mom was a great lady who helped all of those that she could and loved everyone. She treated her birth children the same as her step children and new found children. She helped me in many wonderful ways. If it wasn't for her I would have never found alanon which helped me find happiness in my life. My Mom, my best friend, I will miss forever. I love you and will see you in heaven.

DONNA CULPEPPER

November 16, 2010

I first met Eva as a dear friend to my aunt,Dottie Brannon. Thru many years, Eva became a dear lady to me. I will so miss calling her from Tenn. to say howdy & talk about her coming to visit. Goodbye to a very lovely lady. Enjoy your time with our Lord. I'll see you soon. Lovingly,Donna Culpepper & family Pulaski, Tennessee

Linda Piel

November 12, 2010

Deepest sympathy to the Mahr/Cook families, Alot of childhood memories for me all the "racing years" May or Lord and Savior comfort you in your loss.
Don & Linda Piel (Johnson)

Parham Family

November 9, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mike and the whole family. Mom will be missed.

Jerry Cook

November 9, 2010

Mama Van, We will truly miss you. You did so much for so many, you helped raise children that weren't even yours and never complained.
We are all better people because of you.

Robin willoughby

November 7, 2010

Mamma Eva was a sweet soul, I am honored to have met her!! Lots of love sent out to the family at their loss....

Richard Bright

November 7, 2010

My deepest sympathies to Mike, Tiff, Lisa and Summer and all of the family. I know she will be missed.

November 7, 2010

great lady always enjoyed when she came in my office . She always made me laugh. We will miss her.,,,,, ginny davenport mgr Sierra Heights.

November 7, 2010

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Monica Mahr

November 7, 2010

I have known Mom Van for over 41 years. We enjoyed a lot of memorable times together. In the last 4-5 years, we enjoyed going out to lunch, dinner, shopping at Walmart. One time we took a train to Old Town, ate lunch, GOT LOST, found the train and came home! It was such a memorable time. Sometimes we would spend time together just watching t.v. She enjoyed watching baseball, car racing and old movies.She dearly loved her grandchildren and her great grandchildren. She loved when Jacob, Aaron and Colby would come to visit in her mobile home. They would play with her cats and chase them under the bed. I'll always remember her positive attitude and her faith in God. She would always remind me that the good Lord will always take care of me. I love you mom Van and will see you in heaven.

Summer Waters

November 7, 2010

I loved my Grandma Van and will miss her. I have great memories growing up of Grandma's mobile home in Oceanside. I loved to visit and swim. My boys, Colby, Jacob and Aaron loved G'ma and would enjoy visiting her as she would always give them little treasures to take home. She was a wonderful, loving Grandma and I look forward to seeing her again in Heaven.

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