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Robert "Bob" I. COOK 11/27/1941 ~ 2/15/2012 Bob was born and raised in Seattle by his parents Tom and Gertrude Cook. He graduated from Ballard H.S. in 1959 and then continued on to Western Washington University where he was majoring in Marine Biology. After college he pursued a career in Commercial real estate for over 25 years. Bob will be remembered for his great smile, humor and his charm. He loved the Pacific Northwest and took advantage of all it had to offer; boating in the islands, skiing, fly fishing, hiking and just being outdoors. Bob is survived by his wife, Judy and their daughter Bailey, his sister and brother-in-law Barbara and Dick Newton, niece Jennifer and nephew John and Sarah Newton. Memorial service and celebration of his life will be held on April 13, 2012 from 4pm - 8pm at the Lake Forest Park Civic Club, 17301 Beach Drive, Lake Forest Park, WA.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Dennis Michalenko
March 19, 2021
He will always be in our hearts! We reminisce often. Our daughter, Kristin, Godfather! Hope you are resting in peace dear Bob!
Loretta Larson
April 9, 2012
Bob had a real gift of lighting up the room with his joyful, fun-loving spirit & that wonderul smile and twinkle in his eye that expressed his love-of-life & how much he loved and enjoyed his time with family and friends was infectious! So many lovely memories to carry with me of our times skiing, traveling, dancing, laughing and enjoying one anothers friendship will never be forgotten.
With love, your longtime friend.
April 4, 2012
Bob loved Bailey and Judy so much. He was the nicest man I have ever known.
-Dick Newton
April 4, 2012
Bob was such a special, one of a kind human being with a heart of gold. We miss his kindness, warmth and ever present sense of humor. His ability to engage an audience with his story telling was amazing. Doug and Debbie Brown
john ambrose
March 25, 2012
We all will miss Bob's infectious smile and attitude from the most positive view of everything including the snow is great even though it was 40 degrees and raining on the pass. He will now I'm sure find that elusive golden tailed merganser that we hunted for many sat or sun fall mornings.
March 25, 2012
We will always remember Bob's unwavering optimism. From proclaiming a perfect ski day (even though when you looked out the window it was raining) to showing confidence and encouragement in one's attempt at anything athletic - he was always a gentleman, friend, companion with a big, big heart.
John and Lynne Ambrose, Marblehead, Massachusetts
Dennis & Diane Michalenko
March 25, 2012
Bob always has and always will be special in our hearts. His love for Judy and Bailey never ended but his life ended far too soon. RIP Bob.
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