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WILLIAM (BILL) COOKE, SR.

Born: Sep 16, 1932

Date of Passing: Jul 29, 2014

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WILLIAM (BILL) COOKE, SR. September 16, 1932 - July 29, 2014 Due to complications from pulmonary fibrosis, Dad passed away on July 29, 2014. Left behind to cherish his memory are his children, Rick (Wanda), Darcy and Bill (Nancy); his grandchildren, Jason, Doug, Jesse, Chris, Austin, Hunter, great-granddaughter Hannah, his dear friend Bev, sister-in-law Dorothea, and numerous nieces and nephews. Dad was predeceased by his wife of 46 years, Doreen (nee Brown), his mother Alice, father Ronald, brothers Earle and Walter, and sister-in-law Gail. Dad was born in Winnipeg. He worked briefly for the Winnipeg Police Service then spent over 32 years as a Real Estate agent. Dad loved playing cards, playing guitar and singing. Most recently he was a singer and guitar player with the band Quicksilver. Those that knew Dad, knew he was always quick with a joke and a smile. A celebration of Dad's life will be held on Friday, August 22 at Canad Inn, 1415 Regent Avenue West, in the Blue Lagoon room from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to the Manitoba Lung Association.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 09, 2014

Condolences & Memories (7 entries)

  • ♥Hi Mr. Bill♥ Hope You Are Enjoying Heaven♥ See You On The Other Side♥ - Posted by: Corry Kane (Daughter) on: Mar 19, 2020

  • My cousin Kate Rose would like to locate her (and my) aunt Dorothea Cooke. Any info would be appreciated. Her last address was 601 Oxford. - Posted by: Nealon Nicholas Smith (Relative......Niece) on: Feb 29, 2020

  • Happy Father's Day! I Hope You Are Enjoying Heaven. RIP. xo - Posted by: corry kane (Daughter) on: Jun 21, 2015

  • Awa. Rest In peace. I wish I would have known. :( Love You Mr. Bill - Posted by: corry kane (Daughter) on: Dec 22, 2014

  • We knew Bill for several years. Bill's brother, Earle was married to my sister, Gail. We have very fond memories of Bill especially sitting around the campfire at Brereton Lake when Bill would play his guitar and sing. Bill had such a beautiful voice. - Posted by: Karen & Bruce Wells (Frienc) on: Aug 12, 2014

  • I knew all 3 of the Cooke boys while living in the old neighborhood (Alexander & Pacific Ave.) Went to school with Walter, then with Earle & Bill on the Wpg. Police. Walter joined the Fire Dept. Attended a few stag parties with the boys. I have many good memories of all three of them. I left Wpg. in 1966 and now live in Qualicum Beach, BC. I recall that Bill went into the Real Estate business and from what I hear he did very well. He surely had the knack for it. I was saddened to read of Bill's passing, as I was with the loss of Earle and Walter. All three were a class act. My very sincere condolences to Bill's family. - Posted by: Ron Truesdale (Grew up with the Cooke boys. Good memories.) on: Aug 11, 2014

  • I had the pleasure of knowing your dad through the times he was with Quick Silver and they'd play at Concordia Adult Day Club. What a gem of a guy! May your memories of him keep you strong as you mourn his passing. - Posted by: Jan Severloh (Friend) on: Aug 09, 2014

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