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Leslie Fremont “Les” Cook

Birth	:	13 Nov 1921 Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	17 Mar 2013 Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Sunset Memory Garden, Kokomo, Howard County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.4393120, -86.1578320
Description	:	Leslie F. "Les" Cook went to be with the Lord and was reunited with the love of his life at 1:03 P.M. Sunday, March 17, 2013 surrounded by his loved ones in his home. He was born November 13, 1921 in Kokomo, Indiana, a son of Oscar F. and Nannie (Beaman) Cook. On April 4, 1945 he married Josephine M. Scardina who preceded him in death in 2006. Also preceding him in death were their only child Kathleen Cook, his parents, a brother and sister. Les graduated from high school and joined the Navy. He served as a pilot in WWII. He... Read More	Leslie F. "Les" Cook went to be with the Lord and was reunited with the love of his life at 1:03 P.M. Sunday, March 17, 2013 surrounded by his loved ones in his home. He was born November 13, 1921 in Kokomo, Indiana, a son of Oscar F. and Nannie (Beaman) Cook. On April 4, 1945 he married Josephine M. Scardina who preceded him in death in 2006. Also preceding him in death were their only child Kathleen Cook, his parents, a brother and sister. Les graduated from high school and joined the Navy. He served as a pilot in WWII. He was honorably discharged in 1945 and then went on to work in the architectural field for Kokomo Lumber designing and or building homes for over 65 years including his own. He also taught drafting at Ivy Tech. He was a member of the Home Builders Association of Howard County. Served as president of Kokomo Cancer Support Group, was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and he was a life member of the National Rifle Association. He is survived by his brother William (Norma) Cook, niece Lovita (Neville) Abney, Florida; grandchildren Kristina Gonzales, Michelle Gonzales, Angelita Burgei, Micheal Gonzales, Bobby Wilson, Messina McGraw, Bill Logan and Jason Tedder, Kokomo; great-grandchildren Ashley Gonzales, Justin Craig, Jacob Tedder, S.A. Dunn, Skydarius Stevens, Zoey Young, Jayla Gonzales and Cyleigh Miles, Kokomo; really good friends Becky Smith, Emma Jean Carnes and Joshua Logan. He completely devoted his life to caring for his family and others. He loved telling stories about the war and other significant moments in his life. He was a kind, loving, accepting, trusting and hardworking man who had a great sense of humor and the ability to always look on the bright side of things. He was admired and will be missed by all who knew him. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, March 23, 2013 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1229 North Washington, Kokomo with Father Tony Rowland celebrating. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery, Kokomo with military honors by the Kokomo VFW Military Rites Team and the United States Navy. Friends may visit with the family from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday, March 22, 2013 at Ellers Mortuary Webster Street Chapel, 3400 South Webster Street, Kokomo, and one hour prior to the Mass at the church. A celebration of his life will begin at 7:00 P.M. on Friday at the mortuary. The immediate family encourages family and friends who would like to share memories or experiences they had with Les to attend at that time. If preferred, you may write a message for a family member to read during that time.

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Where is Leslie Fremont “Les” Cook's memorial?
Leslie Fremont “Les” Cook's memorial is located at: Sunset Memory Garden, Kokomo, Howard County, USA.
When did Leslie Fremont “Les” Cook death?
Leslie Fremont “Les” Cook death on 17 Mar 2013 in Indiana, USA
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Latitude: 40.4393120
Longitude: -86.1578320

Family Members:

Parent

Oscar Freeman Cook

(1878 - 1962)

Nannie Belle Beaman Cook

(1879 - 1969)

Spouse

Josephine Mildred “Nani” Scardina Cook

(1926 - 2006)

Siblings

Clarence Sidney Cook

(1901 - 1930)

Norma Charlotte Cook Jernagan

(1909 - 1932)

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Coordinate: 40.4393120, -86.1578320

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Coordinate: 40.4764100, -86.1544800

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13. Twin Springs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4641280, -86.2244470

14. Crown Point Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4868240, -86.1172340

15. Stringer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4859610, -86.2037270

16. Maria Regina Mater Monastery
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Coordinate: 40.4936400, -86.1863820

17. Richardson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3865891, -86.1193008

18. Prairieville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3960152, -86.2158279

19. Howard County Veterans Memorial
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Coordinate: 40.4813580, -86.0975610

20. Kokomo Memorial Park Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4980710, -86.1170840

21. Lower Kokomo Church Cemetery
Kokomo, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4412530, -86.0540540

22. Vawter Family Cemetery
Groomsville, Tipton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3673760, -86.2058540

23. Shiloh Cemetery
Kokomo, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4895250, -86.2411520

24. Poff Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4470210, -86.0512090