Name: Vestal Stevens Cook, Sr. a longtime Coalgate resident BORN: May 28, 1928 in OKC, OK to Frank F. Cook Sr. & Laura Irene (Stevens) Cook Passed Away: May 6, 2012 at his residence in Coalgate, OK Age: 83 years Married: Lois Shearer on Sept. 4, 1953 in OKC, OK Education: Attended and Graduated from Classen H.S. in OKC, OK, also attended Oklahoma University Other: attended the First United Methodist Church, member of the VFW Post #1198 of Coalgate, member of the Salina, KS Elks Lodge. He enjoyed Dominoes, OU Football, and spending time with family. He enjoyed attending the Mule Creek picnic annually. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Survivor Wife : Lois Cook of the home in Coalgate Children: Steve Cook & wife Roxann of Salina, KS Robert "Bobby" Cook & wife Cathy of Conroe, TX Laura Coomber & husband Steve of Dallas, TX Grandchildren: Cameron Cook & wife Jessica of Denver, CO Vestal Cook III & wife Nicole of Overland Park, KS Robert Coomber of Dallas, TX Caroline Coomber of Dallas, TX Great Granddaughter: Madison Cook of Denver, CO Sisters : Ruth Verhyden & husband Mac of Pinehurst, NC Ann Drummond & husband Charles of Littleton, CO Brother: Finley Cook of Ft. Collins, CO Cousins: John Cook & wife Janet of Hardtner, KS Mollie Cook of Elgin, TX June Gerber & husband Duane of Kiowa, KS Along with numerous nieces and nephews and many dear and loved friend Preceded in Death by Parents: Frank F. Cook Sr. & Laura Irene (Stevens) Cook Step Mother: Edith Cook Aunt: Ruth McCroskey Cousin: Vestal "Charlie" Cook & wife Gayle _____________________________________________________________________________ Date: Wed., May 9, 2012 Time: 11:00 a.m. Place of Service: First Methodist Church Interment: Highland Cemetery in Medicine Lodge, KS at 1 p.m., Thursday, May 10, 2012 Officiating: Rev. Lyle Shipley Honorary Pallbearers: Bill Murray, Doug Peters, Carl Bodensteiner, Paul Hooe, Tom Owen, John Powell, Joe Howell, John Wayne Ward, Pete Thomas, Jerry Haynesworth Medicine Lodge, KS Honorary Pallbearers: John Cook, Garrett Cook, Trent Humphrey, L.D. Lawrence, Ted Alexander, Jeremy Helmer, Family night will be Tues 5 to 7 p.m. In Lieu of Flowers Please donate to the First United Methodist Church or Oklahoma Medical Research SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE - COALGATE