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Steven Cook Obituary
He was born December 18, 1943, to Albert and Teresa (Rizzi) Cook in Trinidad, Colorado.
Steve attended high school at Trinidad High School and graduated in 1961. Steve continued his education at Trinidad Junior College earning his AA. He went on to attend Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado. He graduated in 1971 with a Bachelor of Arts degree and a double major.
Steve proudly served in the Air Force for four years and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant in 1970. Steve worked in Colorado Springs first with the Job Service where he was crucial to helping many people find employment. Through the Job Service he became involved with the federal program, Work Opportunity Tax Credits. Based upon his involvement and experience with the program, Steve then went on to launch his own consulting business, Business Consulting Concepts. His business was successful for over thirty-four years. Steve also loved skiing and was a ski instructor at Monarch Ski Area.
Most of all Steve enjoyed and pursued his love of music his entire life. His band, Nuthin' Fancy... Just Good Music, performed throughout the Colorado Springs area for over twenty-five years. The band recorded a CD that included original songs that Steve wrote and performed on the CD. His joy and love of music touched many, many lives.
Steve is preceded in death by his father, Albert Cook; mother, Teresa Cook; and sister, Gerry Peterson (Harold Peterson).
He is survived by the love of his life and soulmate of fifteen years, Susan LaVine. Steve was a big part of Susan's children's and grandchildren's lives. Steve is also survived by his sister, Albertine Beakley (Joe Beakley); nephew, Steven Beakley, (Lee Hancock); and nieces, Sherry Falagrady (Robert Falagrady), and Kristi Peterson (Jane Harmer).
Steve was a loving, compassionate, gentle, generous, fun-loving person who enjoyed and loved life to the fullest. Anyone who met Steve was immediately a friend. He had a generous spirit and donated his time and music to help many organizations and foundations.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Association: alz.org
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Mary and Bruce at The Robins Nest.
Visitation, 6:00PM-8:00PM, Friday, September 17, 2021, The Springs Funeral Services-North, 6575 Oakwood Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80923: tsfs.co
Celebration of life, 11:00AM, Saturday, September 18, 2021, The Springs Funeral Services-North. All are welcome.
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Robbie
September 26, 2021
Steve you are a wonerful musician and a awesome friend. It has been a pleasure have known you. Till we see you again keep on Rocking my friend.
Donna. Sharpe. (Galasso)
September 21, 2021
Susan, Iam so sorry to hear about Steve, you don't know me I went to school with Steve and we always had so much fun at the games. He was alot of fun and a very good friend to all of us. I didn't know how close a lot of the classmates of ours that was in Pueblo, Colo Springs, and here in Denver. I live in Aurora and I also lost my husband but it will be 8 yrs in December. My prayers are with you and all your family. It is hard but you just have to remember that Steve will always be with you and your family and watching over all of you . If you every need somebody to talk to feel free to text me or call me at 720-949-1712. Iam always here. Oh yes, I would like to know how to get at less 2 copies of tbe CD that he recorded I would like one and I know that one of the guys that was a good friend with Steve would like to have one and I will pay for them. I will send you the money and then send them.My prayers and Thoughts go out to you and all your family. GOD BE WITH YOU ALL AND TAKE CARE AND WATCH OVER EACH AND EVERYONE IN YOUR FAMILY. SUSAN, if Steve had his year book I graduated 62and was married but my name would be DONNA GALASSO in his year book. Take care and would love to get to know you and again so sorry to hear about Steve , he'll be sadly missed by not just his family but by friends and classmates. God Bless each and every one of you.
Donna Sharpe
Karen Dionisio
September 16, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Don and Holly Bishop
September 16, 2021
Our condolences to Susan and Steves extended family. Our friendship goes back a great number of years and he will be sadly missed.
Sherry Phelan
September 16, 2021
The world is a better place because you were here. Rest in peace my friend.
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