Obituary of Bun Cooke

COOKE - Bun Cooke beloved husband of the late Noreen Cooke passed away July 7, 2009, at the Sacred Heart Care Centre in Yorkton, at the age of 85 years. Lloyd George Cubbit - Cooke was born on April 23, 1924 in Norquay, SK. Bun is survived by his sister Kay and brother Ayton, sons Bill (Karen), Lorne (Georgia), Duane (Lorelei), Brian (Jean), daughters Karen and Frances (Tom), grandchildren Gary, Mary Kate, Jacob (LiPing), Joseph (Katie), Hunter, Harrison, Kris, Nicole (Dan), Tony, Danielle, Michael, Sarah (Kris), Harlan, Tayler, Cordell, great-grandsons Ray and Ty, great-granddaughter Mackenzie. Predeceased by his devoted wife Norinne, parents Margaret and Lloyd Cubitt-Cooke, brother Bob and sister Peggy. A veteran of WWII, Bun was well- known in and around his community for being a caring, supportive sponsor of many AA friends and will be greatly missed by his coffee buddies. He and Norinne loved travelling to Yuma for the winters and spending the summers at Lake of the Prairies. Funeral Services were held on Monday, July 13, 2009 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Marietta Andrews of the The Salvation Army officiating. Daughter, Karen Cooke gave a eulogy and words of remembrance on behalf of the family. Grandchildren, Kate Hamnett read a poem and Joseph Cooke gave a scripture reading. The organist, Lorne Neal led the congregation in the singing of the hymns ‘Amazing Grace', ‘Jesus Loves Me' and ‘Abide With Me'. Honorary bearers were Ken Goodman, Mike Lys, Ernie Bobowski, George Yaremko, Kris Theaker and Harrison Cooke. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion General Alexander Ross Branch # 77, Yorkton performed the Legion Rite. Interment followed in the Veteran's section of the Yorkton City Cemetery with grandson, Jacob Cooke serving as the urnbearer. ~~~~~ To God Be the Glory! ~~~~~~~ Serenity Prayer God, grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and Wisdom to know the difference. Arrangements entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home.