John Rodger Cook, aged 78 of Caledonia, MI, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, September 11, 2017. John was preceded in death by his brother Don; and brother-in-law Harold Murphy. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Linda; children, John Jr. and Vicki Cook, Robert Cook, Gary and Kimberly Cook, Cynthia and James Horton, Jr., Susan and Mark Oestreich; thirteen grandchildren; two great grandchildren; siblings, Charles and Mary Lou Cook, Kathryn Murphy, Mary and Bill Quarandillo; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Susan and Chuck Johnson; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A celebration of John’s life will be held on Saturday, September 16, at 11 am at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 3334 Breton Road SE with Pastor Erin Fitzgerald officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 616 E. Main St, Caledonia, MI on Friday from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm and from 10-10:45 am at church on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity of Kent County or Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center.
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September 16, 2017 5:28am
Dear Linda and Children
We were so sorry to see that John passed. Please accept our condolences. Jim remembers when Linda first brought John to the house on Praririe Street and how we were so thrilled that you found a perfect husband and father.
Love,
Jamie and Julie
- Jim and Julie Bockheim
September 15, 2017 9:29am
Our thoughts a prayers be with the Cook family and friends. Such a special person and friends to so many (including my brother and sister - Don and Judie Silvis). He will be missed by all. Great memories of FL.
- Dave & Dodie Holst
September 13, 2017 4:39pm
Our prayers for the Cook family. Losing a loved one is never easy. But we all answer to a higher calling.
- Tim and Kim Rienks
September 12, 2017 12:01am
You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very tender time. John was a wonderful friend and a very special person and we will miss him in our lives every day. Our hearts are heavy. May your special memories of him bring you comfort and peace. Our love and very deepest sympathy.
- Dick & Marilyn Witvoet
September 11, 2017 4:13pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We enjoyed seeing you @ Arnie's a few weeks ago & talking to both of you. John fought the good fight and is where there is no more pain and suffering.
We will miss him.
Sincerely, Ray & Mary Cornell
- Ray & Mary Cornell