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Steve M. Cooke

Steve Cooke Obituary

YORK Steve M. "Cookie" Cooke, 61, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at Leba non VA Medical Center. He was the husband of Leslie K. (Foust) Cooke, to whom he was married 13 years. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, March 22, 2010, at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York, with full military rites provided by York County Veterans Honor Guard. A visitation will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday at the funeral chapel. Mr. Cooke was born on September 15, 1948, in Niagara Falls, N.Y., a son of Mildred Jane (Shimel) Gholson of West York and the late Jesse Cooke, and stepson of the late William Gholson. He owned Cooke's Sharpening Service until his retirement in 2008. He was nationally known as "The Sharpening Guy" and was renowned for sharpening and restoring hand saws. Prior to owning his sharpening service, he worked at the former Ramclif Supply Co. Steve was a deep sea diver for the U.S. Navy and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired from the Navy as a Chief Petty Officer in 1988 after 21 years of service. Steve was a member of Viking Athletic Assoc., West York VFW Post 8951, and Rangers Social Club in Baltimore, Md. Cookie was an avid golfer and loved riding Harley Davidson motorcycles. In addition to his wife and mother, Steve is survived by a daughter, Stephanie M. Cooke of Dover; two sons, Steven M. Cooke, Jr. of Greenville, N.C., and Sean and wife, Cara Cooke of Virginia Beach, Va.; four stepsons, Tommy M. Cooke of Portsmouth, Va., Christopher F. and wife, Liz Mann of Norfolk, Va., and twins, Joseph P. and Nicholas C. Mann, both of York; three grandchildren, Sierra and Haylee Cooke, and Connor Nicklas; a brother, David and wife, Sandi Gholson of West York; a sister, Joyce Wild; a sister-in-law, Deborah D. Foust of Etters; a brother-in-law, Richard P. Foust, Jr. and wife, Sandy of Thomasville; and his family dogs, Daisy, Sheba, and Oscar. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Patrick and Bill Gholson. A memorial bench will be installed at Briarwood East Golf Course in memory of Steve "Cookie" Cooke. The family requests memorial donations be made to the "Steve Cooke Memorial Bench Fund," c/o Briarwood East Golf Course, 4775 W. Market St., York, PA 17408. Send Condolences at BestLIfeTributes.com

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Published by York Daily Record from Mar. 20 to Mar. 21, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Steve Cooke

17 Entries

Stephanie Cooke

March 28, 2010

So proud of my dad for all the lives he touched and his expertise with hand saws. He was a great grandpa & dad. love and miss him a bunch....

March 25, 2010

Leslie,

Deepest sympathy to you and your family. Any person that loves and cares for animals like you and your husband are super caring people. My husband Ron and I adopted Sweetie Pie from Steve and you because he wanted to have a lap cat. Unfortunately, my huband passed unexpectally but I will continue to take care of her like Steve and you.
Fondly, B. J. Bean-Mathias

Skip Taylor

March 24, 2010

While I never met Steve in person, we had a number of lengthy phone calls (and transactions) regarding hands saws. He was enormously helpful, and generous with his time. He was honest and assumed everyone else was as well; what a pleasue he was to deal with. I was very sorry to hear of his passing.

Brian Trinkle

March 23, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I never met him but always heard great things about him and we did exchange several nice emails when I got a couple of his saws last month. I told myself that the next time I was in the York area I was going to stop by and meet this great guy. I'm sorry I won't have the chance to do so now, but those saws will now be very special to me. Steve's family is in our prayers.

Mark Fairchild

March 23, 2010

Our sincere condolences to Leslie and Steve's children. We are so saddened that such a kind gentleman has passed. Those who were fortunate to know him have suffered a true loss. His shoes will be very hard to fill.

Tana Dellinger & Heath Kornbau

March 22, 2010

Steve changed our lives, our hearts, our souls. He made us want to be better people. He always had those words of wisdom for us whenever we needed them. Looking back over the 9 short years I knew him, he always had a smile, always had an ear to listen. He was a best friend to Heath. I'm so sorry he never had a chance to meet our youngest son. I feel like our son missed out on knowing a great man. There will never be another soul like his....he will be missed by our family & thought of daily. God bless you Steve!

Donna Long-Cruz

March 22, 2010

Leslie and Children,
My condolences are with you all. The news came to me as a big surprise for Steve was just in the store only a few weeks before. He greeted me at the door with his big glowing smile and his favorite question how is that Mercedes doing? He left the store jokingly with the tradition in saying to the staff, I helped her buy her dream car. I have known Steve for several years and he was always a part of my career and family. We grew together as a family. We shared stories of our children and the things we love to do which will always be branded in my heart. I will always remember what he would tell me even in good times and bad "Take care of your dreams and have fun with them now...ENJOY life and your family".

-Ride on my friend and may the clouds take you where every you want to go! Your SMILE will be imprinted in my mind and soul always.

Eric Kensinger

March 22, 2010

I a very saddened to hear of Steve's passing. I was a customer ( John Deere York) of Steve and he always had time to say hello and talk no matter how busy he was at his sharpening. Have not seen him in a few years but will be in my prayers. God bless Leslie and your family. Steve will be missed.

Chris Vause

March 21, 2010

I too am proud to have known Steve and served in the USN with him.He set the example for all to follow.Excellent Dad,honest and fair to all.He taught me alot about life.I will miss my freind,as will many others...Leslie,may God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lisa Mason

March 21, 2010

We are very saddened to hear of Steve's passing. He was always a ray of sunshine walking up across the yard to see us. He had such a zest for life and lived it to the fullest. I always thought of him as one of the best Dads that I ever met. My heart goes out to each and every one of you.
Lisa, Jack and Casey

Ned Leader

March 21, 2010

I am proud to have had Steve as a friend if only it seems a short while.
God bless Leslie, to you and all of your family in this time of sorrow.
Ned J. leader

Dawn Barlow

March 21, 2010

My dear friend Steve and Sierra and family,
My heart and prayers go out to you during this time of sorrow. Always remember even through our up and downs i love you and will always be here for you. call me if you need someone to lean on.

Love Always,
Dawn Barlow-Norfolk, Va.

Dennis Charleston

March 20, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Orvin E. Reidel II

March 20, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Steve Cooke,Jr.

March 20, 2010

Ive always been proud of my father for who he was and the way he lived his life on his own terms. I'll miss him every day. Luv ya buddy. Steve Jr.

Travis & Wanda Pennypacker

March 20, 2010

Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers ---if there is anything we can do please let us know.
May God bless and comfort you and your family. with love,
Travis & Wanda Pennypacker

Robert Smith

March 20, 2010

Words can't describe how much he will be missed. He was a great friend and father figure to me. I looked up to him and always will. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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