The visitation and funeral were very nice. We were all amazed and honored by the number of friends and loved ones that came to show their support. Our friends, Chad and Julie Richards, whom we hadn't seen in years traveled several hours to show their support and our friends, Jon and Stacy Gamel drove all through the night from Adrian to show us their love. We felt loved by so many people during this very difficult time.
Trevor, Sam and the kids came up with some of their top memories of their dad and grandpa. The following memories were shared during the funeral:
Top 12 (because 10 were not enough) Memories Of Dad
1. You always went to dad first with the hard things…he could always take the edge off of mom when needed.
2. He took personal finances to new heights -- every asset tracked to the penny and complete with depreciation schedules. He provided well for his family and gave us every advantage.
3. You could always count on dad for a home maintenance tip – or twenty. He rarely left you without leaving an action item list and he usually took care of half the list before you could get to it.
4. There was never a dull moment touring the country in the extra-tall red and white Rycar van to the musical luxury of Hall & Oates.
5. After 5 minutes behind the wheel, he showed no fear releasing a fourteen year old onto a two-lane highway at 55 miles per hour.
6. He could make it through the Mall of America in 45 minutes. Mom might take 4.5 days. Somehow they reconciled that well for forty-four years.
7. He would drive 20 hours to avoid a 2-hour flight. His love for mom is demonstrated by the number of trips they took around the country.
8. Bob Cook took the term “neighboring” to new levels. He loved to chitchat with anyone he could find on a walk, along the fence, or in a driveway.
9. You could not have a Saturday night on the down without Old Spice and Dockers.
10. Ear to ear smiles with his grandchildren showed his joy. Just look at the pictures!
11. It was the simple pleasures that Dad really appreciated – a family ride around town with an ice cream treat, a walk on a nice evening, a chat with a neighbor and a laugh with a good friend
12. A piece of recent Dad wisdom - how we all spend our lives chasing the next promotion, the next raise…but when you retire the only thing you take with you is what you did during the evenings and weekends with the people that matter to you most.
When the kids were asked, "what do you remember about grandpa?" They said:
• He was nice and kind. He was brilliant because he knew a lot of things. – Kianna Jacquelyn Cook
• He gave good hugs. When he wasn’t bald he had black hair, but I only saw that on a picture. – Trace Curtis Cook
• Papa! Papa! Papa! – Bruxen Dee Langfald
• Grandpa was brave because he fought in the war. He was kind and caring and I love that he came to Michigan to watch my plays. – Kaylee Rebecca Cook.
• He read me books and he came to all my games. I snapped peas with papa and Mr. Jerry. – Bryker Ronald Langfald.
1. You always went to dad first with the hard things…he could always take the edge off of mom when needed.
2. He took personal finances to new heights -- every asset tracked to the penny and complete with depreciation schedules. He provided well for his family and gave us every advantage.
3. You could always count on dad for a home maintenance tip – or twenty. He rarely left you without leaving an action item list and he usually took care of half the list before you could get to it.
4. There was never a dull moment touring the country in the extra-tall red and white Rycar van to the musical luxury of Hall & Oates.
5. After 5 minutes behind the wheel, he showed no fear releasing a fourteen year old onto a two-lane highway at 55 miles per hour.
6. He could make it through the Mall of America in 45 minutes. Mom might take 4.5 days. Somehow they reconciled that well for forty-four years.
7. He would drive 20 hours to avoid a 2-hour flight. His love for mom is demonstrated by the number of trips they took around the country.
8. Bob Cook took the term “neighboring” to new levels. He loved to chitchat with anyone he could find on a walk, along the fence, or in a driveway.
9. You could not have a Saturday night on the down without Old Spice and Dockers.
10. Ear to ear smiles with his grandchildren showed his joy. Just look at the pictures!
11. It was the simple pleasures that Dad really appreciated – a family ride around town with an ice cream treat, a walk on a nice evening, a chat with a neighbor and a laugh with a good friend
12. A piece of recent Dad wisdom - how we all spend our lives chasing the next promotion, the next raise…but when you retire the only thing you take with you is what you did during the evenings and weekends with the people that matter to you most.
When the kids were asked, "what do you remember about grandpa?" They said:
• He was nice and kind. He was brilliant because he knew a lot of things. – Kianna Jacquelyn Cook
• He gave good hugs. When he wasn’t bald he had black hair, but I only saw that on a picture. – Trace Curtis Cook
• Papa! Papa! Papa! – Bruxen Dee Langfald
• Grandpa was brave because he fought in the war. He was kind and caring and I love that he came to Michigan to watch my plays. – Kaylee Rebecca Cook.
• He read me books and he came to all my games. I snapped peas with papa and Mr. Jerry. – Bryker Ronald Langfald.
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