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William “Craig” Cook

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Birth	:	9 Oct 1946 Ord, Valley County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	28 Jun 2018 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Garner Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2956161, -95.8001709
Description	:	William Craig Cook, the son of William H. and Donita Jean (Selk) Cook, was born on October 9, 1946 in Ord, Nebraska. Craig the middle of three children grew up on the family farm north of North Loup, NE. Craig and his two sisters attended District 42, one of the last country schools in Nebraska. He graduated from Arcadia High School with the Class of 1964, and then attended Kearney State College/ enlisting into the United States Air Force. Craig met Mary Etta Fricke in 1972. They... Read More	William Craig Cook, the son of William H. and Donita Jean (Selk) Cook, was born on October 9, 1946 in Ord, Nebraska. Craig the middle of three children grew up on the family farm north of North Loup, NE. Craig and his two sisters attended District 42, one of the last country schools in Nebraska. He graduated from Arcadia High School with the Class of 1964, and then attended Kearney State College/ enlisting into the United States Air Force. Craig met Mary Etta Fricke in 1972. They were married in 1973 and together made their home in Council Bluffs, IA and had two sons, Bradley and Brian. Craig worked as a communications center specialist for four years in the Air Force. During this time he served nearly a year and a half in Turkey. Following this job he worked as a welder for multiple companies of which two included Fruehauf Corporation and Omaha Standard. Craig was an avid Nebraska Cornhuskers football fan. Go big Red! He was also a golf enthusiast and enjoyed playing the sport. He especially enjoyed playing golf in Hawaii. When his sons were younger, Craig enjoyed teaching them baseball. Craig’s youngest son Brian was especially gifted pitching and playing short-stop. Brad followed in his father’s military footsteps, enlisting into the United States Army. Father and Son both served their country throughout the world. Craig married Helen Walker Smith on December 23, 2012. Together they made their home in Martensdale, IA. They enjoyed going to movies, eating out, and traveling. They visited New Orleans, Memphis, northeast United States, Glacier National Park in Montana, Lake Louise in Canada, Hawaii and Alaska. In the winters they made their home in Donna, Texas. On Thursday afternoon, June 28, 2018 Craig died peacefully at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines. He lived 71 years, 8 months, and 19 days. He was preceded in death by his son, Brian at age 15 of cancer on March 1, 1993; and his parents. Craig is survived by his wife, Helen of Martensdale; a son, Brad of Council Bluffs; his first wife, Mary Etta, of Council Bluffs, IA; two siblings, Cheryl Mathis of Lincoln, NE and Mary Jones of Marshfield, MO; two nieces, Jill Mathis and Rachel Carmicheal; a great niece and nephew, Gabriel and Natalie Carmicheal; two cousins, James and Joslyn Scherbak; and Helen’s children, Tami (Bob) Chance of Cambridge, IA, Galen (Kelly) Smith and Dennis (Angie) Smith both of St. Charles, IA; grandchildren, Tiffany, Garret, Gabe, Nicholas (Kaylee) and Addie; and great-grandchildren, Cora, Cash, and Scarlet. Craig will be especially missed by Lucky, his Heinz 57 Rescue Dog adopted from Donna, Texas. William “Craig” Cook, 71, of Martensdale, IA (formerly of Council Bluffs) died June 28, 2018. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 10th with a visitation beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Norwalk United Methodist Church in Norwalk, IA. A time of fellowship and supper will follow services. O'Leary Funeral & Cremation Services

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William “Craig” Cook's memorial is located at: Garner Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA.
When did William “Craig” Cook death?
William “Craig” Cook death on 28 Jun 2018 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William “Craig” Cook's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2956161
Longitude: -95.8001709

Family Members:

Parent

William H. Cook

(1918 - 2012)

Donita Jean Selk Cook

(1922 - 2003)

Children

Brian Anthony Cook

(1977 - 1993)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Garner Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2956161, -95.8001709

2. Green Valley Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2743988, -95.8225021

3. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2722015, -95.8208008

4. Cedar Lawn Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2694016, -95.8182983

5. Walnut Hill Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2719002, -95.8255997

6. Bikhor Cholim Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2703670, -95.8229350

7. Oak Hill Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2700900, -95.8226400

8. Ridgewood Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2694016, -95.8272018

9. Memorial Park Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2644005, -95.8261032

10. Gregg Cemetery
Weston, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3330000, -95.7931000

11. Evans Cemetery
Crescent, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3255997, -95.8368988

12. Clark Cemetery
Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2551610, -95.8223390

13. Fairview Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2703018, -95.8480988

14. Stoker-Graybill Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2532620, -95.7751770

15. Hazel Dell Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3489723, -95.7939911

16. Saint Columbanus Cemetery
Weston, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3429440, -95.7435260

17. Maple Grove Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2265560, -95.8187100

18. Crescent Cemetery
Crescent, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3664894, -95.8566208

19. Lewis Township Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2117004, -95.7938995

20. Downsville Cemetery
Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3502998, -95.7039032

21. Council Point Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2110830, -95.8788610

22. Pottawattamie County Home Cemetery
McClelland, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3269400, -95.6691738

23. Trinity Cathedral Columbarium
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2603900, -95.9393660

24. Hardin Township Cemetery
McClelland, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2949982, -95.6513977