Kathy Ann Blackwell Cooke

Kathy Ann Blackwell Cooke obituary

Kathy Cooke Obituary

Kathy Ann
Blackwell Cooke

On November 7, 2013 our beloved Kathy Ann Blackwell Cooke went home to be with our Lord Jesus. Kathy was born April 30, 1956 to Don and Barbara Blackwell. Kathy was raised in Claremont and La Verne and graduated from Bonita High School in 1974.
In September of 1989 she married David Cooke and they made a beautiful home together in San Clemente. On July 4, 1990, her son Brandon was born. Kathy enjoyed being a stay at home mom more than anything, and took great pride and joy in home schooling her son. The Cookes have settled in Yucaipa for many years now, where Kathy has loved the changing seasons and apple pie from Oak Glenn.
As a family, the Cookes loved to travel. Some of their favorite places have been Mexico, Turtle Bay in Hawaii, the Sierras, and they even had a recent trip to the beautiful land of Ireland. Kathy's passions included writing poetry, cooking, walks with her dog Bailey and listening to her son play the drums.
Kathy fought stage 4 cancer for 2 years, but never allowed it to inhibit her lifestyle or change who she was as a person With the help of Oasis of Hope in Irvine, she was able to prove wrong her initial diagnosis of only having less than 4 months to live. Despite her diagnosis, she was able to still have adventures- such as a trip to Spain with her son, trips to the mountains and watching sunsets at the beach. Kathy truly enjoyed life's wonders and the joy that it brings.
Kathy is waiting in Heaven for her husband David, her son Brandon, her step-daughter Kenda Kern, her parents Don and Barbara Blackwell, her siblings Debra Sievers, Ron Blackwell, Lori Van Ginkel and lots of family who loved her dearly.
A family service will be held at Oak Park Cemetery, Claremont on Friday, November 15th at noon. If you would like Kathy's legacy to continue, donations can be made by contacting Brandon Cooke in supporting Oasis of Hope families who are facing financial crisis.

Published by Daily Bulletin on Nov. 14, 2013.
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had the pleasure of meeting Kathy several years ago. She was a genuine lady who lived life authentically - Kathy was the real deal - with a great sense of humor and an enthusiastic outlook on life. Everyone who knew Kathy, is blessed. With a radiant smile and a warm hello - Kathy had a way of making everyone feel at ease.

Cathy McKinney

November 30, 2013

I'm very sorry to hear this news. My condolences to all who loved Kathy. I went to Bonita with Kathy, Debbie and Kirk. "The Blackwell girls" were not only a blast to hang out with, but made all who were with them feel special. My memories of Kathy and the Blackwell family, are and will always be of a wonderful lady who has gone too soon. Julie Bathke

November 15, 2013

Oh Debbie, so sorry to hear about your sister Kathy. I remember her beautiful smile and when she came to our class reunions. I know how special sister's are and know you will miss her dearly. Sounds like she knew the Lord and that she's with him in glory. My prayers of peace go out to you and her family. Love, Molly Yslas-Perez

November 15, 2013

Kathy, Beautiful inside and outside describes my Dear Friend. Love of family, and her love of life are apart of her legacy. Kat you are forever in my heart-

nancy trecina

November 14, 2013

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