ARTHUR (ART) COOK

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ARTHUR (ART) COOK Peacefully on October 16, 2009, with family by his side, Arthur (Art) Cook, aged 92 years of Ashern (formerly of Moosehorn, MB) passed away. Remaining to cherish his memory are his wife of 65 years Ella; his children Elaine (Dave), Judy, Gary (Colleen), Kevin (Lisa); grandchildren Allison (John), Shawn (Tanya), Brandt (Heather, Trent, Eric, Sherise and Sierra; great grandchildren Emily and Hailey Scott; brothers Leo (Annie) Clarence (Heida); brothers-in-law Reinhold Miller and Albert (Caroline) Miller and George Kopp. Art was predeceased by his son Ron in 2005, parents Adolph and Emelia Koch, brother Albert and sisters Olga, Elsie and Helen. Art was born on February 12, 1917, in the Moosehorn District. He attended school and then helped on the family farm for a while. He then went mining in Val Dor, Quebec and Flin Flon, MB. Art returned to Moosehorn and was married on October 6, 1944. He and Ella celebrated 65 years of marriage this past year. Art and Ella farmed for some time and then the family moved to Atikokan for two years from 1956 to 1958 where Dad mined once again. They returned to Moosehorn and farmed until retirement. Dad and Mom moved to their newly built home in the town of Moosehorn in 1979. Even though he moved to town, Dad continued to help his son on the farm until he turned 88 years of age. Dad was an active Peace Lutheran Church member, he served on church council, the RM of Grahamdale council and the Kiesman District School Board. He was one of the first members of the Moosehorn Credit Union. Dad and Mom did some travelling taking them to Germany, Hawaii, the East Coast and Alaska. Dad enjoyed the outdoors. He loved cutting wood, hunting and ice fishing. Once retired, he took up woodworking and made many wooden bowls which he loved to show off and give to family and friends. Papa always made time for the grandchildren when they were around - playing games, giving bike rides and fishing. He was proud to attend as many of their functions as he could. Viewing will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at the Arnason Funeral Home in Ashern. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2009 at the Peace Lutheran Church in Moosehorn, MB with Pastor Gary Russell officiating. Interment to follow in the Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Moosehorn, MB. Viewing will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Shawn Roach, Brandt Cook, Kenny Koch, Gerry Hanlon, Gary Meisner and Glen Meisner. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Papa's memory to the Peace Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 68, Moosehorn, MB R0C 2E0 or to the Lakeshore Hospital Guild, c/o Julie Bergner, P.O. Box 721, Ashern, MB R0C 0E0 to be used in the Palliative Care . The family would like to thank the Home Care staff and nurses at the Lakeshore General Hospital for the care they gave Dad. Thanks to friends who drove Dad to appointments and to Pastor Bill Watson for his visits. A big thank you to John Gray and staff of the Arnason Funeral Home for their help and support during this difficult time. Arrangements by Arnason Funeral Home Ashern - Lundar 1-204-768-2072 1-866-323-3593

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 21, 2009