Lansing, Michigan
John R. Cook Aged 86, died on Thursday, September 25, 2009. Mr. Cook was born in St. Marys, Ohio, on December 17, 1922. He was one of six children. A twin brother, Tom, died in 1962. His older brother, George, a Circuit Court judge in Kent County, died in 1988. Mr. Cook was a resident of East...
Read MoreJohn Cook was a wonderful neighbor. He loved to play with words and was quick witted and funny. He kept up with current events and had sophisticated opinions about everything. He could also be quite stubborn. My family will miss him and our hearts go out to his family.
October 05, 2009
I have so many happy memories of Mr. Cook. Many of my happiest memories of childhood were spent in his home with he, Mrs. Cook, Jennifer and "Kiffer". He was funny, generous, and always had an educated opinion.
I feel very fortunate that I was able to get to know Mr. Cook as I became an adult and I was able to appreciate him even more. I miss him and always will.
Carol Jorgensen
September 30, 2009 | Okemos, MI
He kept us all on our toes and we loved it. When I was a child he inspired me to study harder. He was a keen observer of the world who gave a thoughtful and measured opinion. After adulthood he was part of my picture of "home." Growing up, our families shared holidays, summer BBQs, winter potlucks. John, Judy and "girls" are family and we will miss him very much.
Lisa Hackel
September 29, 2009 | Seattle, WA
What a brilliant, witty, kind, and sophisticated man he was. I am so sorry for your loss but so fortunate to have known him. I will cherish my many fond memories of him and your family.
Barbara Springer Cooley
September 27, 2009 | Grand Rapids
