William Morris Cook, 60, of Marysville, Wash., passed away Nov. 22, 2007, in Arlington Wash.
He was born Nov. 26, 1946, in Seattle, Wash., to William W. and Evelyn E. Cook
He was preceded in death by his parents.
William is survived by his daughters, Jodine (Joe) Rickard of Darrington, Wash.; Michelle (Darin) Hunter of Kooskia, Idaho; step-son, William (Jennifer) McAlister of Stanwood, Wash.; sisters, Beverly (Dave) Angerbauer of Arlington; Linda Clifford of Arlington; and the mother of his daughters, Judy Fink of Darrington; eight grandchildren, Wesley Reece, Christina Howe, Derek Reece, Tyler Buchanan, Kirsten Buchanan, Dawson Hunter, Carsen Hunter and Alyssa McAlister; one great-granddaugher, Jodie Howe; and his nephews. Dad also leaves very special friends, Judy Walker, and Jim and Nancy Wilson and many other special friends.
Dads greatest joys in life were his children and grandchildren. They made his eyes sparkle like diamonds and his heart glitter like gold. Dad, its only been a few days since you went to join the angels but our hearts ache for you more than words could ever show. If we could have one wish, it would be to have one more day with you and if for every tear weve cried could bring you back we could have a lifetime left with you.
A memorial service was held at 3 p.m., on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, at First Baptist Church, Arlington.
Dad served a full tour of duty in Germany. He will be laid to rest with full honors at a later date at Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, Wash.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in remembrance of William M. Cook to Youth Dynamics, Arlington or Chiildrens Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle WA, 98105.
The family would like to thank the paramedics of Arlington for doing everything that could be done to save him.
Dad, Monday would have been your 61st birthday and I wish you a beautiful happy day and I love you with all of my heart.