Clifton Cook
November 27, 2012
Clifton Cook, 76, passed away peacefully November 27, 2012, at Marshalltown Medical in Marshalltown, Iowa. Cliff was born June 22, 1936. He enjoyed taking all his family fishing at his aunt’s lodge in Northern Minnesota on Pokegama Lake, where lasting family memories were made every year in August. He was an avid Hawkeye fan, and enjoyed bingo, puzzles, and going to the casino.
He was patient and kind, a friend to everyone who knew him. He worked for Armstrong Tire and Rubber for thirty years. He also served in the army in Korea.
Cliff met Bonnie Reed in 1998. They married on April 5, 2007, in Marshalltown, where they resided.
Cliff is survived by his wife Bonnie; his children, Sheryl Wright, Wanda (Sam) Blair, Cliff Cook, Jr., and her children; Ronda Matherly, Melissa (Brad) Carl, Bryan (Heather) Matherly; close friends, Tommy Martindale, Jr., and Babs Johnson; nine grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; his sister Sally Lentz; and loving nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his first wife of 35 years, Sandra Cook, and infant son Jeff and infant daughter Angel; his parents, Floyd and Sarah Cook; sisters Marilyn, Barbara, and Nancy; and brother, Herb.
Visitation will be 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., on Friday, November 30, 2012, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, with the funeral service following at 2:00 p.m.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Pam Allison
11/28/2012
Dear family and friends of Clifton Cook, So sorry and sad for your loss. I remember him being a nice man with a sense of humor. Quiet and friendly. He was very encouraging and helpful to me. So glad Sarah got to see him several times in her life. Much love and prayers to all of you during this difficult time.
Pam
Sheryl
11/27/2012
Dad you are gone and I miss you so much already. I know you have gone to better place and at peace. Love you always and forever. Your daughter