Joseph Nick "Joe" Hook

Joseph Nick "Joe" Hook obituary

Joseph Hook Obituary

JOSEPH "JOE" NICK HOOK
January 21, 1962 ~ January 17, 2011
" He touched and helped heal many lives."

Joseph "Joe" Nick Hook of Battle Ground, WA passed away Jan. 17, 2011. He was born in Vancouver, WA to Gwendolyn and Jim Warner.
Joe worked at Southwest Washington Medical Center in the ADAPT program for many years.
Joe enjoyed time spent with family, walks with his wife and pets, watching football and Trailblazer games, and traveling to Hawaii and Disneyland.
This was truly a man who ALWAYS did the right thing. He liked to say he was the voice of reason, and he was. He was loving to all who were near him, and had a very soft spot for animals.
He said the mark of character was consistency.
He personified this. I know the words he would like to leave
for all those who knew and love him are "Be positive".
Joe is survived by his wife of six years, Janice Hook; step-children, Forest Sherer, Stefon Sherer, Heather Sherer and Halie Anders; his grandchildren, Thomas and Colton Anders and Charles and Abigail Sherer; grandmother, Gertrude Taylor; sisters, Niki, Shelly and Mary; and brother, Mike.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Gwendolyn Warner; and his favorite dog, Jube.
Memorial services will be held on Sat., Jan. 22, 2011 at Lad Mark Church, 1504 W. Main St., Battle Ground, WA 98604.
Please make memorial donations to the Humane Society of Vancouver Washington.
Please sign Joe's guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Jan. 21, 2011.
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I remember Joe from Adapt. Always such an inspiration with a big smile for everyone. He made you want to believe in yourself. My thoughts are with the family.

Karen H

January 25, 2011

You touched my dad's life and I am so grateful he had you as a friend for so many years.

Erin Brockway Collins

January 24, 2011

Dearest Joe and family:
I was ill Joe and you helped heal me through your inspirational words of wisdom-I am going to miss you horribly. You were always the one the lighthouse I could search for when I could not understand any longer and depression had consumed me.
My heart reaches out with words of kindness and concern for your family.
Adapt will never be the same.
In Gods Hands
I miss you Joe...
Bonnie Dent

Bonnie V Dent

January 24, 2011

My condolences to Joe's family. I worked with Joe when I was working at Behavioral Health Services. He was a great guy. He will be missed by many. Carrie Ramolt ( Shawnee, Kansas)

January 24, 2011

I was on SWMC's Employee Safety Committee with Joe and I truely enjoyed his imput and commitment to patient safety. He will be truely missed. God bless the Hook family.

Kathy Mosler

January 23, 2011

I worked with Joe at TurnAround, with the teens, and consider him both teacher and peer. He brought the perfect mix of compassion (which he used to joke that he'd run out of by the 15th of the month), humor, and strong integrity that made hard work a joy. My condolences to his wife and family. The world of behavioral health care is now a little emptier.

January 23, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Joe at TA for years. He was always there for my whatever was needed. TJ

Timi Jo Thacker

January 23, 2011

My heart is broken at the loss of Joe, taken too soon from Janice and her family. Joe was the beloved husband of my wonderful friend Janice. I knew Joe since I began working at Southwest Washington Medical Center Behavioral Health Services in 1998. Janice was a student at WSUV in 1997-1998 where I was a professor. When the two of them became a couple I was so happy for them; two neat people in my life coming together to enjoy the precious gift of love.

A recent story comes to mind about how children perceive grief and comfort. A young boy crawled into the lap of an older neighbor who was crying over the loss of his wife. When the child's mother asked him what he said to the man, he said: "Nothing, I just helped him cry." The grief we feel at the loss of Joe touches our souls. Our arms are around Jan and her family to give them comfort and help them cry. Joe touched many lives and did so much for so many. Go in peace, Joe; you will be loved and remembered always.

Jane Hillemann

January 23, 2011

My condolences to Joe's wife ,children and other family members. Joe you helped me so much through adapt and I will always remember you're professionalism and good sense of humor. You had a very caring personality and you have made a huge impact in my life. For some odd reason the memories of you have popped up in my thoughts in the last month . Thank you for all of the information and help that you gave me . You have not only enriched my life but I see that you also helped many people by just being there at adapt. Thank you for being a part of adapt.

Kevin Swartzlander

January 23, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. He was my teacher and my peer at ADAPT. I learned so much from him. He has helped me greatly in my recovery and I have so much respect for him. He will be missed at Adapt. Jo...Adapt .

JoAnn Patrick-Findley

January 22, 2011

My brother joe you were the best of what we are supposed to be. You rose above your humble beginings to help countless others our path was so close then apart but you were never far from my heart. The stories, the adventures ,they were all true I was blessed to have you as my friend you were a rock and would give the shirt off your back if i needed it. i only hope we meet again to tell our tales and laugh together you were like my brother. I love you and will miss you. God bless your family, may our lord and saivor bless them help us all heal from our loss.

gerald clausen

January 22, 2011

In gratitude for Joe Hook, who touched and helped heal my life on Friday, January 14, 2011. An ADAPT patient, Carolyn H.

January 21, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss. We have many great memories around the old poker table with "Poker Joe". He truley was a man of his word and will will be greatly missed by all he touched. Here's to a Saturday night, family & friends - a straight flush, a bowl full of candy and a great time laughing. You will be missed old friend. Stan & Vonnie

January 21, 2011

Joe you were the best of what were supposed to be from your early struggles from which you rose above and not only conquered but then excelled and gave to others. Your sense of humor was the best and you often used it to help others. The funny stories were all true i know as i was with you for many of them. You were to be blunt an inspiration and huge part of my life i am so sorry i drifted away but never in my heart. My prayers go out to your loving wife and family. I will so miss you buddy! You will always be near to me in spirit.

gerald clausen

January 21, 2011

Joe was an incredible man. He brought so much joy and happiness to our family and my mom. He always said the right thing in happy times as well as serious times. He was more than my stepdad, he was my friend. Someone I could always count on if I ever needed anything. He was an incredible papa, a wonderful stepdad, and a loving husband. I have so many memories with him and ALL of them were good. I know he is in a better place now with Jube, schmoo and gooby. I will miss him so much and he will never be forgotten.

Halie Anders

January 21, 2011

I will 4ever miss my hero

dreams goon

January 21, 2011

WAO! WHAT CAN I SAY ABOUT SUCH A SPECIAL PERSON?HE THOUGHT ME WHAT IT TAKES TO LEARN TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF BEFORE YOU CAN TAKE CARE OF OTHERS.WHEN HE FIRST SAID THAT TO ME I TOLD HIM"THAT IS SO SELFISH",HE LAUGH AND EXPLAINED TO ME WHY.HE THOUGHT ME THAT "NO ONE IS IN CHARGE OF YOUR HAPPINESS ,BUT YOURSELF".THAKS TO HIM I GOT OUT OF A VERBALLY ABUSIVE RELASHIONSHIP..GREAT GUY WITH SUCH DEDICATION TO HIS WORK.THE COMMUNITY OF VANCOUVER HAS LOST A GREAT INSPIRATIONAL TEACHER.YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED JOE.JUST GIVE EVERYONE IN HEAVEN YOUR SWEET,SINCERE SMILE.GOD BLESS.

MARISOL TORRES

January 21, 2011

Joe was a great man; he touched so many lives. I will always treasure the memories I have of working with him! When I worked in ADAPT Joe used to leave me the funniest voicemail messages. He had a great sense of humor and a big heart! My thoughts and prayers are with Jan and the family. Joe you will always be missed and never forgotten!

Scotty
SWMC

Scotty Andrews

January 21, 2011

He will be miss by all, The 2 most profound memories i have are that he was there for the birth of this grandson charlie and his only granddaughter Abigail and the time that we ran into him in the morning and he would get charlie chocolate milk and dounuts.
S.Sherer

Samantha Sherer

January 21, 2011

Joe is irreplaceable. Always quick to tell a great story and bring a laugh. Some of his best stories reflected his deep love for his grandchildren. I will miss the daily farewell to "stay positive."

Nancy GW

January 21, 2011

To Jim Warren. I am so sorry Jim to hear of the loss of your son. May our precious savior Jesus Christ fill your heart with peace. You will wear your crown well with memories of being his Father and the card games you played with him on Saturdays. My prayers are with you daily.

Terry

January 21, 2011

Joe was fun to work with and had a great sense of humor!! I will miss him very much and pray for healing for his family, fellow co-workers and friends.
Rick
SWMC

January 21, 2011

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