We Remember
Cook, Arnold
December 14, 1935 — July 13, 2012
Arnold Cook known to his friends as Cookie, passed away on July 13, 2012 at the age of 76 with his dog Abby. Cookie lived life to the fullest, while being blessed with a great sense of humor. He was predeceased by his sweetheart Donalda of 51 years, his daughter Tracey Lee and granddaughter Taylor Colleen. He was born in Jasper, Alberta in 1935 but made his home here in Kelowna where he raised his four children, Doug (Val), Don (Lynn), Shaun (Wendy), Colleen (Terry). Cookie’s nine grandchildren were not only his legacy but also his pride, Cody, Dylan, Tyson, Taija, Devin, Trevor, Lindsay, Jesse and Jady. He is also survived by his brother Brian (Donna) and sister Sharon (Arden). Cookie spent years doing what he loved, working on the pipeline that gave him the opportunity to make many lifelong friends and colleagues. He would often be overheard unleashing his cleaver one-liners. After Donalda’s death Cookie restored a 1955 Buick convertible of which was the same type of car he drove when he and Donalda met. We invite all family and friends to celebrate Cookie’s life on August 18, 2012, 2pm at the Parkinson Rec Centre, 1800 Parkinson Way, Kelowna, BC. As they would say on the pipeline his drag up party! Friends are welcome to share their stories and memories of the man we love.
Service
Celebrate Cookie’s life on August 18, 2012, 2pm
Location
Parkinson Rec Centre
Cookie will missed by everyone he came into contact with. My condolences to Brain, Sharon and his family
Howard and Lorraine
Arnold was HUGE in my young life, along with Tom Owen. I loved them so much that I even asked, at age three, why Tommy-Arnold couldn’t be the dad. Not that I didn’t love my fun, big dad as much as them, it’s just that they always burst into our house like sunshine, with their endless stories and teasings, plus they drove a big, sunshine yellow convertible. They took me for rides perched high
in the back, like a parade, and I was a little queen with them.
When dad died in January of 1988, Arnold, Donalda, Tom and Arla drove through the Coquihala in a snow storm to make the memorial service,
arriving completely unexpectedly and turning a most sombre, difficult
gathering into what Dad’s friends and neighbours called “Gordon’s party”.
They knew how much this meant to me, despite rarely seeing them since then. So nice to hold dear these memories of total warmth, joy, excitement, and everything feeling right with the world.
Tears for his passing are also tears of joy for all his gifts, jokes, and shenanigans. What a life, with his gracious wife, two fine souls together forever.
Our many years of contact with Cookie and his dear family have been so cherished. We are proud to say you all are important to us and hope the ties continue. Cookie was fun and a true friend, ready to help at any time. The many jobs and holidays we shared are treasured memories. God bless you all. Tom & arla
To know Arnold was to love him. I met Arnold a few years ago when he came into my office with a Black and white Metropolitan convertible with his guard dog Abby.(not really thought she was though sitting on the back of the drivers seat) I fell in love with the car and ended up buying a 1958 Met pink and white because of Arnold. From that meeting on we bonded and I became his insurance agent. When the 55 Buick was finished he had to show me his pride and joy and told me the story of a car like this and a beautiful lady that later became his wife. Cookie touched my heart so much in many ways when I found out of his passing I have never had a client touch me in a way that he did and I could not compose myself in a professional manner because that is how special and an awesome man he was. I am truly going to miss his smile and his chatting with me at the office or at the car shows. The flowers Don gave me I must say thanks from the bottom of my heart you don’t know how much that meant to me,I am enjoying them. To the Cook family my condolences to you all your father was a great man who did great things that people will remember him for, I know this personally because he touched my heart. I am glad I got a chance to meet him my life is better for it. Gonna miss you Cookie With Love Sandi
From Sheila & Ron Milani. We missed Cookie the last few years at turkey shoots, and fun shoots at the K&DF&G Club, trap field. Cookie had lots of fun
when he could make the evens, somehow work seems to get in the way sometimes.
Our good wishes to the children. The boys and our boys were friends back in the “70’s.
Was saddened to hear of Cookie’s passing. I have many fond memories of our time in Calgary raising our families and on the many pipeline jobs together. May all your fond memories help you through these difficult days ahead
Living in the same alley as Cookie was a real fun experience he will be greatly miss by all
we are saddened to hear of cookies passing,our sincere condolences
tom and berna
Sorry to hear of Cookie’s passing. I only worked with him once but he was a great guy. I will be unable to attend the memorial because I’ll be up north working. Again, my thoughts go to all of the family at this sad time.
Have known the Cook family for many year,s,lots of good memory’s of time with them.
Our condolences to all the Cook family. Cookie was a very dear friend of ours,and he will be missed by everyone in the pipeline industry.He touched many many hearts.We worked together on many pipeline jobs.When he left he took a piece of our hearts with him.Sadly missed by Cueball&Dorothy O’Neill
I have known cookie for many years & worked with him for many years, he’s a great guy
Cookie was a good friend and
neighbor. We will miss him as
will anyone who knew him. You have our deepest sympathy.
My heart is very sad to hear of Cookies passing. A few things are for certain:
1) Cookie had great stories of growing up in Jasper; ie: showing new kids how to tree the bears
2) Cookie started alot of stories with ” Back in ’57 with Surerus…” (it must have been a great gig)
3) Above all, Cookie loved his family with all of his heart.
I feel honoured to have known Cookie. Whether it was sitting around a campfire with Cookie and Donalda eating deep-fried teriaki turkey or working side by side on the pipeline (him with Inspection, me with Survey), Cookie was a source of never-ending entertaining stories.
I will always miss our daily jokes, email hugs, and weekly phone calls.
My sincere condolences to Cookies family.
Pat Layden