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John Cooke Obituary
April 10, 1935 ~ February 4, 2009
John Wesley Cooke was born in Chicago, IL to Ernest and Laura Cooke. He went home in peace to be with Jesus surrounded by family at the Ray Hickey Hospice House in Vancouver. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Fran Cooke of Vancouver, WA; Children Shelly McCausland of St. Helens, OR; Bob Cooke of Elyria, OH; Jani Miller of Mt. Juliet, TN; Mike Cooke of St. Helens, OR; and 13 grandchildren.
John graduated from Beaverton High School and Bethesda Bible Institute in Portland. Beginning in 1955 he served as a missionary in Nigeria, Mexico, Guatemala, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines. In 1973 he settled in Vancouver and took up the trade of piano technician. In 1982 he started his own business, John Cooke Pianos, in which he served greater Portland until his death. He also served at the Chapter President of the Piano Technicians Guild.
He was loved as a generous and godly husband and father. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. A memorial service will be held at New Hope Foursquare church in Vancouver, on Saturday, February 7, at 10:00 am.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Cooke
Jeanne Werner
February 10, 2009
Francine - I am so sorry that I haven't been in touch with you since receiving your Christmas card telling us of John's illness. You have played such an important part in Dwight and my lives, and again since coming back home to Washington. We know that John is with the Lord and what a comfort that must be to you and your family.
With much love and prayers as you continue on.
Jeanne
Bruce JR DeFord
February 8, 2009
Fran, One of my best memories is setting in John's shop on a hot summer night pumping the peddles on a player piano. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if you need anything.
Darlene Mitchell
February 8, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ray & Ann Smith
February 7, 2009
Our love, thoughts & prayers are with John's family at this time. Altho he will be missed in body, we know that he is in a much better place.
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Mary Cooke
February 7, 2009
I only met John a few times after marrying Richard and moving to Portland, but I appreciated very much his strong belief in God and his faithful service to our Lord Jesus Christ. Not only is he at peace now, he is rejoicing in the presence of the One he loved and served.
Dale & Leslie Williams
February 7, 2009
We pray for John and Fran and family. We wish we could be with you
today. But we are here in Yuma, AZ
so will not be able to be there.
Love you all. Dale and Leslie
Thomas Hopkins
February 7, 2009
I met John when I was a junior high kid, New to the Heights neighborhood. The first day I came to his house He and Fran made sure that I knew I was welcome.Everytime that I was there I always saw a smile or heard a word 0f encouragemnt. The Day frans Station wagon was wrecked The only thing I remember hearing was thank god your allright. I lost touch with the family after they moved from Down town. I sincerely regret that I never looked for them after that. John will be missed by all but is now in the most peaceful place he can be. God bless the family.
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