Robert Cook

COOK, ROBERT Age 89, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed peacefully into Heaven May 5, 2007, surrounded by loved ones gathered at his home. He was born in Olney, Georgia in 1917. As a child he worked hard and played hard. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1942. He completed training at the Army/Air Forces Advanced Flying School, Craig Field, Selma, Alabama. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army and began his career in the newly established United States Air Force. He served his country during World War II and the Korean War. His mechanical expertise supported the famed Tuskegee Airman of Alabama. Robert received numerous commendations and honors throughout his military career and was considered a model NCO by his commanding officers. Robert met his wife, Marjorie, while he was stationed at Nellis Air Force Base. They were happily married for 55 years. After twenty years of faithful service to his country, he moved to Riverside, California to begin a new job at the newly opened Lily Tulip/Owen-Illinois manufacturing plant. He forged a network of life long friends. His motto was "If it is worth doing, it is worth doing right." He demonstrated that throughout his long career through his promotions and awards for outstanding attendance. He settled in the newly developed Jurupa area in 1965. He enjoyed spending many hours fishing at Pleasant Acres and making weekend visits to local merchants and farmers. A long held desire for children was fulfilled when daughter Lisa was born in 1966 and then son Robby was born in 1969. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved fishing, hunting, camping and gardening. He enjoyed taking the family on trips both long and short, across country to his beloved Georgia and on weekend outings to local mountains and favorite fishing holes. He was very patriotic. He proudly displayed our nation's flag on all appropriate holidays. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. Up until his final days he was still turning strangers into friends and further developing his network of extended family including the staff at Villa Health Care Center. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Cook and son-in-law, John Oliver of Highland, California; his son, Robby Cook of Kona, Hawaii; his two grandchildren, Tristin and Bennett Oliver; sisters, Geneva Cook of Faulkville, GA. and Edith Beasley of South Guyton, GA; and cherished nieces, nephews, many family members and friends. Graveside Services will be held Monday, May 14, 2007 at 10am at Riverside National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to VITAS Hospice Charity Foundation at vitascharityfund.org RUBIDOUX MORTUARY (951) 683-2215