Ronald T. "Bud" Cook

Ronald T. "Bud" Cook

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Cook, Ronald T. "Bud"

Ronald T. "Bud" Cook, 88, of West Warren, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Bud, as he was affectionately known by his family and friends was born on the family farm on May 19, 1927. A son of the late John Tyler and Aline (Beckwith) Cook. He was a graduate of the LeRaysville High School class of 1944. On November 19, 1954 he married Joanne Chaffee, together they shared thirty-nine years of marriage until her passing on December 28, 1993. For many years, Bud owned and operated the family farm. Bud was also a meticulous woodsman, and a Steward of the Lukens, (a large tract of timber near West Warren.) He enjoyed bowling, golfing, hunting, traveling the country side. Many will remember him as he played on the West Warren Baseball team with the Tri-County league. Bud is survived by his daughters and son-in-law: Jill and Jay Edwards of Owego; Roberta Seeley of Warren Center, PA; his sons and daughters-in-law: Scott and Lynn Cook of West Warren, PA; Roger and Janean Cook of Nichols, NY; his sisters: Carol "Cal" Cook of Rome, PA; Alice C. "Tink" Brown of Rome, PA; a brother Bernard "Edie" Cook of Warren Center, PA;; a sister-in law, Sherry Lunger of Florida; his special grandchildren: Jocelyn (Ian) Mumbulo, Jolene (Adam) Williams, Amanda (Myron) Eastman, Kaleena (Joe) Dughi, Tyler (Cathy) Cook, Nate Seeley, Andy Seeley, Daniel Seeley and Reed Cook; his great grandchildren: Zachary, Austin, Jared Mumbulo; Edwin, Charles, Gerald Eastman; Caleb and Kara Dughi. Joanne's Aunt, Yvonne Cole, of Nichols; several nieces, nephews, cousins and their families also survive. Family and friends are invited to attend a period of visitation on Sunday, January 10th from 2-4 pm at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols and on Monday, January 11th from 10-11 am. Funeral services and a celebration of Bud's life will follow at 11 am. Memories and condolences for Bud's family may be shared by visiting our website at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to Northeast Bradford Area Little League (NEBALL), Bud's home field, when he played with the West Warren Ball Team, c/o Ken Crown, 290 Woodland Lake Road, Rome, PA 18837.

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January 10, 2016

ROY BROWN posted to the memorial.

January 10, 2016

Janet ( Rifenberg) Bryan posted to the memorial.

January 9, 2016

Linda Edwards-Pflum posted to the memorial.

ROY BROWN

January 10, 2016

TO THE COOK FAMILY,I'M SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS...BIG BUD WILL BE MISSED...I NEVER SAW ANYONE HIT A BASEBALL FARTHER THAN RONALD...THE OLD SAILOR HAS SHIPPED OUT TO A BETTER PLACE..

Janet ( Rifenberg) Bryan

January 10, 2016

Jill,Roger and Your Entire family.I am So very sorry to Hear of your Dads Passing. May The Lord walk beside You Giving Comfort and Understanding .

Linda Edwards-Pflum

January 9, 2016

Sorry for all of the family! Bud was a wonderful man! Our families are tied together by Jill. Our parents and all of us thought highly of both Bud and Joanne. Our hearts are with you!

Jean Brown Barrett

January 8, 2016

So sorry to hear of "Buds" passing!! Happy Memories of the Browns & Cooks Ice Skating up on Brown's Pond while growing up!!

January 8, 2016

To Scott and all the Cook Family,
So sorry to hear of your dads passing. I have many memories of Bud both watching him play ball in West Warren when I was a young boy and then seeing him at the games watching you play he really enjoyed the game of baseball. Ruth and I send our prayers and thoughts to you all.

Tim and Ruth Neville,
Ephrata,PA

June & Mike Beckwith

January 8, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss. We have many fond memories of Bud. He was a kind, caring man. You're all in our thoughts and prayers.

Mallory (Cook) McCallum

January 8, 2016

We are so sad that we cannot be there to celebrate Uncle Bud's life this weekend. He was a great man, and he was loved dearly. Devin and I will be praying for everyone in the family this weekend, and through this difficult time.

Tom Abell

January 8, 2016

To the Entire Cook Family,
I have many fond memories of Barry Brown and I playing many competitive golf matches against Bud and Joe Brown. We never won and they were always perfect gentlemen about it. Bud was a good man and I know he will missed. I offer my sincere condolences to the Cook Family.

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