William Cook obituary: William Cook's Obituary, Toledo
In Memory Of
William D. "Bill" Cook
1933 - 2017
In Memory Of
William D. "Bill" Cook
1933 - 2017
Bill was a U.S. Veteran serving 8 years with the Air Force and an additional 2 years with the 180th Reserve. He traveled all over the world while serving his country, teaching instruments of airplanes to pilots and other servicemen. Bill was an active member of Robinson-Locke Lodge #669, F&AM, the Scottish Right Valley of Toledo and the Zenobia Shrine and Jeepster Unit. He was Past President in 1972 and 1990, as well as Past Treasurer of the Jeepster Unit.
Bill founded the William D. Cook Company and continued to lead his company to success for 45 years. He was also a member of The Church of St. Andrew United Methodist for 50 years. Bill was an avid Cleveland Indians fan and loved to travel with his family, especially to Siesta Key. But what he cherished most of all was the time spent with his family and friends.
Bill was a wonderful and loving husband and father of two. He is survived by his wife, Shirley M. (Graver) Cook; daughters, Caren (Gary) Beddoes and Cathy (Scott) Burkett; 5 grandchildren, Sarah Beddoes, Emily (Jake) Lindhurst, Jennifer (Drew) Saltzstein, Jason Donnan Burkett and Matthew Scott Burkett and great grandson, Lucas Donnan Lindhurst.
The family will receive guests Sunday, October 8th from 2-5:00 p.m. & 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home & Cremation Services, SW Chapel, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419-381-1900). Funeral Services will begin Monday, October 9th at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Toledo Memorial Park.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, c/o Zenobia Temple, 8048 Broadstone, Perrysburg, OH 43551.
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Bill was a U.S. Veteran serving 8 years with the Air Force and an additional 2 years with the 180th Reserve. He traveled all over the world while serving his country, teaching instruments of airplanes to pilots and other servicemen. Bill was an active member of Robinson-Locke Lodge #669, F&AM, the Scottish Right Valley of Toledo and the Zenobia Shrine and Jeepster Unit. He was Past President in 1972 and 1990, as well as Past Treasurer of the Jeepster Unit.
Bill founded the William D. Cook Company and continued to lead his company to success for 45 years. He was also a member of The Church of St. Andrew United Methodist for 50 years. Bill was an avid Cleveland Indians fan and loved to travel with his family, especially to Siesta Key. But what he cherished most of all was the time spent with his family and friends.
Bill was a wonderful and loving husband and father of two. He is survived by his wife, Shirley M. (Graver) Cook; daughters, Caren (Gary) Beddoes and Cathy (Scott) Burkett; 5 grandchildren, Sarah Beddoes, Emily (Jake) Lindhurst, Jennifer (Drew) Saltzstein, Jason Donnan Burkett and Matthew Scott Burkett and great grandson, Lucas Donnan Lindhurst.
The family will receive guests Sunday, October 8th from 2-5:00 p.m. & 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home & Cremation Services, SW Chapel, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419-381-1900). Funeral Services will begin Monday, October 9th at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Toledo Memorial Park.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, c/o Zenobia Temple, 8048 Broadstone, Perrysburg, OH 43551.
To leave a special memory or message for Bill's family, please press the "Share Memories" button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Sunday, October 8, 2017 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm and 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Newcomer - SW Toledo Chapel
4752 Heatherdowns Boulevard
Toledo, OH 43614
Directions & Map
Service
Monday, October 9, 2017 at 10:30am
Newcomer - SW Toledo Chapel
4752 Heatherdowns Boulevard
Toledo, OH 43614
Directions & Map
Southwest Chapel (419-381-1900) is assisting the family
Southwest Chapel (419-381-1900) is assisting the family