Obituary: Cook, Duane Darwin
Age 76
COOK, Duane Darwin
(Age 76)
Our Dad, Duane Cook always answered his daughters’ calls and was there for his family, but on March 14, 2016 the Lord’s voice was louder and we suddenly lost him.
Dad is survived by the love of his life our Mom, Sandy, they were married on July 22, 1961.
He is also survived by the family he loved, daughters Lori Cook, Shari (Dale) Abrams; grandson, Levi (Anastasia) Abrams; granddaughter Sharlee (Ted) Abrams; twin great-grandsons, Landon Cory and Jenson Duane born March 15, 2016; his sister Diane Clark; his German Shepard Nick; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Roy and Jean Russell; niece Rhonda (Brian) Kennedy and family; nephew Rick (Danielle) Russell and family; nieces, Dee Dee (Troy) Torgeson and family; Jody (Mark) Everett and family.
Dad was born October 9, 1939 to Ivan and Dana Cook.
He served in the Navy.
He retired from Century Link after 45 years and was still asked questions regarding phone services.
Dad was a 60 year member of the Pomona Grange.
He was a member of the Chewelah Cougar Booster Club for many years and loved working the “chain gang” at the home football games.
He enjoyed his time working the home Gonzaga Bulldog games to raise money for the Timberview youth group.
We have many special memories of attending Spokane Shock (now Empire) indoor football games.
Dad was proud to be an El Katif Shriner for 18 years and was so happy to have Levi and Dale join him this year.
He worked at the Spokane Arena and other venues for several years raising money for the Shriners Hospital for Children transportation fund.
He was instrumental in purchasing a van and a car for the Spokane Shriners Hospital.
Dad was chairman of the El Katif Shriners Duck Race for seven years.
He was on the Board of Governors at the Spokane Shriners Hospital for nine years.
He was the chairman of the El Katif Shriner food booth at the Spokane Interstate Fair for eight years.
Dad was awarded Shriner of the Year twice and also received many other awards.
He is and will be missed by his family, friends, and all whose lives he has touched.
A Celebration of his Life will be held April 16th at 11:00 am, at Timberview Church, 15511 N. Howe Rd.
Mead, WA.
Please dress casually.
Lunch will follow.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children Transportation Fund or Spokane Humane Society.