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COOK FRANK CUMMINGS COOK, IV Of The World The well renowned Herbalist, Frank Cummings "Cookie" Cook IV, 46, passed away, Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at Mission Memorial Campus. He was born in Washington, DC on June 9, 1963, the son of Frank and Kathryn Kenerick Cook of Bethesda, MD. Frank attended Kinnick High School in Japan and then went on to become an alumnus of Duke University and Shumacher School in England. He was a great mentor, teacher, guide, brother, and friend to thousands of people around the world. So many have been touched and influenced by his passionate and dedicated teachings of plants and herbal medicine. He has planted seeds in all of us for a better future and knows that these seeds will now grow to the beautiful gardens that he was trying to make the world become. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Kenneth R. Cook of Middletown, MD; sister, Elizabeth Cameron Roth and husband Scott of Bethesda, MD; niece, Colby; and nephews, Kenny, Brian, Steven Cook, and Thomas Scott Roth. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. An online register is available at www.ashevillemortuaryservices.com .

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 22, 2009.

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Joyce Cheng

June 7, 2013

I don't know your son, I've only saw a clipping of him today,talking about pine trees and want to found out more of his work. I'm deeply sadden to know of his passing. He was a remarkable, gentle, and awesome teacher that had made an impact on me to look at pine trees differently. I just want you to know that and I'm sorry for our loss!

Mark Seaman-St. James

May 1, 2013

I'm so sorry to say, I lost touch of Frank, after his first year at Duke. My fond memories go back to Frank while he was in High School. I was his Cross Country/Track Coach for his Senior year. He was the team Captain. Together we ran our tails off. That last year he and his team set so many records. I knew he would set his mark on the world. No keeping Frank down. Love you Brother. <3 "Go green"

Randy Jayne

August 31, 2009

Kaye and Frank--
Nancy and I were so saddened to hear of your profound loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you and all of your family in this difficult time,
Thinking about you, Randy and Nancy

August 28, 2009

Dear Kaye and Frank, We just found out this evening. We send you all our love and healing energy. Kaye, you have helped us both so much, and we know through you how wonderful Frank was. Our hearts go out to you at this wrenching time. Love, Dianne and Larry

Ann O'Keefe

August 24, 2009

Dear Kaye and Frank, My heart breaks for you. What a wonderful son he was. Ed and I send our heartfelt love and sympathy. Grieving with you, Ann and Ed

Gerry Robertson

August 24, 2009

With kindness and respect. Yours is a very special family.

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