Donald Cook
September 09, 2010
Donald E. Cook, 84, died Thursday, September 9, 2010, at Bright Kavanagh House in Des Moines. He was born February 8, 1926 in Des Moines to Roy and Maude (Keagle) Cook and lived in Des Moines his whole life. He graduated from North High School in January 1944.
Mr. Cook was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and a recipient of the Purple Heart. He retired as Captain of the Des Moines Fire Department in 1985 after serving 32 years. He was a member of the American Legion and AMVETS.
Donald is survived by his brothers, Jim and Bob (Marilyn) Cook of Des Moines; sons, Don (Linda) and Curtis (Terri) Cook both of Kentucky; daughter, Christene (David) Airy of Indiana; Teri (Barry) Mabon and Bob and Gary Thomas all of Des Moines. Mr. Cook was devoted to his grandchildren, Justin and Mat Cook, Sarah Starr, Todd and Brett Airy, Angela Hernandez, Amanda Foss, Robert “Buster” Thomas, and Heather Clair. Also surviving are 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, William “Billy” Cook.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines, with burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Friends may visit with family from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, September 13, 2010 at the funeral home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Bright Kavanagh House, 3000 Easton Blvd., Des Moines, Iowa 50317, in loving memory of Donald E. Cook.
Online condolences to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Teri
09/12/2010
I will miss you deeply and love you dearly "Dad!"
Barry
09/12/2010
You were the BEST father-in-law any son-in-law could ask for! You played a big part in my life and you'll be in my heart forever!
Don & ILa Atherton
09/12/2010
So sorry to hear of Don's passing. We pray that the Lord will give the family HIS love and comfort.
I had just ask a friend to send me Don's address, as, I am cleaning out our old albums as I know when we pass, all this stuff will go in the trash. These pictures ahave been in an album for over 65 yeas.
I would like to send them to some member of the family, if you would like to see them. Send me your address at ilandon1@verison.net.
So sorry he isn't going to enjoy these old pictures.
God Bless all of you. We live in the Palm Springs, Ca. area.
Ila and Don Atherton
Jeanne Mellen
09/11/2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of the loss of your Father.
God will help you with your sorrow.
Claradell Shedd, NHS,1953
09/12/2010
Dear Cook Family:
Sincere condolences on the passing of Donald Edward Cook, North High, Class of January, 1944. Our ranks are diminished with his passing.
Don's class page: http://ndmhs.com/pages/yearclass1944(2009.65).html
Claradell Shedd, Class of 1953
Diane Byers
09/12/2010
To the Family of Don Cook
I am so sorry for your lose and you have my deepest sympathy.
Don was a great man and will be missed greatly. He is now at peace.
Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us everyday,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Stilled loved, still missed and very dear.