David Eugene Cooke, 64, of Danville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday morning, Oct. 13, 2018, after a valiant battle with cancer at his residence.
He was born Dec. 2, 1953, in Danville, a son of Luther Lee and Lois Jane (Walker) Cooke of Danville. On May 11, 1973, he married the former Karyn Sue Champion who survives. They celebrated 45 years of marriage.
David graduated from Danville High School in 1971. In earlier years, he was an Eagle Scout, the highest achievement rank attainable in Boy Scouting. He especially enjoyed the challenges attending Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.
David was employed as a heavy equipment operator for PennDOT for 33 years, retiring in 2007.
He was a member of St. Paul's Straub's Lutheran Church, Danville. His other memberships included AFSCME and the Buckhorn Hunting Camp
His family was the stable foundation of his life. He was the greatest fan of his grandchildren in all of the sports they participated. He was a private, humble man who loved remodeling his home and woodworking. He also enjoyed cruises and spending time with his dog and faithful companion, Toby.
In addition to his wife and his parents, he is survived by one son, Nathan Lee Cooke and his wife Angela of Bellefonte; one daughter, Michele Lynn Sharrow and her husband Mark of Numidia; six grandchildren whom he treasured, Kirstein, Paige, Tyler, Jocelyn, Hunter and Wesley; one brother, Mark W. Cooke and his wife Chris of Shickshinny; five sisters-in-law, one brother in-law, and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made in David's memory to St. Paul's Straub's Lutheran Cemetery Association, 639 Frosty Valley Road, Danville, PA 17821, or Trinity United Methodist Church, 300 Sixth St., Northumberland, PA 17857.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Visneski Funeral Home, 42 W. Mahoning St., Danville.
Visit www.visneski.com.
Published on October 14, 2018
He was born Dec. 2, 1953, in Danville, a son of Luther Lee and Lois Jane (Walker) Cooke of Danville. On May 11, 1973, he married the former Karyn Sue Champion who survives. They celebrated 45 years of marriage.
David graduated from Danville High School in 1971. In earlier years, he was an Eagle Scout, the highest achievement rank attainable in Boy Scouting. He especially enjoyed the challenges attending Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.
David was employed as a heavy equipment operator for PennDOT for 33 years, retiring in 2007.
He was a member of St. Paul's Straub's Lutheran Church, Danville. His other memberships included AFSCME and the Buckhorn Hunting Camp
His family was the stable foundation of his life. He was the greatest fan of his grandchildren in all of the sports they participated. He was a private, humble man who loved remodeling his home and woodworking. He also enjoyed cruises and spending time with his dog and faithful companion, Toby.
In addition to his wife and his parents, he is survived by one son, Nathan Lee Cooke and his wife Angela of Bellefonte; one daughter, Michele Lynn Sharrow and her husband Mark of Numidia; six grandchildren whom he treasured, Kirstein, Paige, Tyler, Jocelyn, Hunter and Wesley; one brother, Mark W. Cooke and his wife Chris of Shickshinny; five sisters-in-law, one brother in-law, and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made in David's memory to St. Paul's Straub's Lutheran Cemetery Association, 639 Frosty Valley Road, Danville, PA 17821, or Trinity United Methodist Church, 300 Sixth St., Northumberland, PA 17857.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Visneski Funeral Home, 42 W. Mahoning St., Danville.
Visit www.visneski.com.
Published on October 14, 2018
David Eugene Cooke, 64, of Danville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday morning, Oct. 13, 2018, after a valiant battle with cancer at his residence.
He was born Dec. 2, 1953, in Danville, a son of Luther Lee and Lois Jane (Walker) Cooke of Danville. On May 11, 1973, he married the former Karyn Sue Champion who survives. They celebrated 45 years of marriage.
David graduated from Danville High School in 1971. In earlier years, he was an Eagle Scout, the highest achievement rank attainable in Boy Scouting. He especially enjoyed the challenges attending Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.
David was employed as a heavy equipment operator for PennDOT for 33 years, retiring in 2007.
He was a member of St. Paul's Straub's Lutheran Church, Danville. His other memberships included AFSCME and the Buckhorn Hunting Camp
His family was the stable foundation of his life. He was the greatest fan of his grandchildren in all of the sports they participated. He was a private, humble man who loved remodeling his home and woodworking. He also enjoyed cruises and spending time with his dog and faithful companion, Toby.
In addition to his wife and his parents, he is survived by one son, Nathan Lee Cooke and his wife Angela of Bellefonte; one daughter, Michele Lynn Sharrow and her husband Mark of Numidia; six grandchildren whom he treasured, Kirstein, Paige, Tyler, Jocelyn, Hunter and Wesley; one brother, Mark W. Cooke and his wife Chris of Shickshinny; five sisters-in-law, one brother in-law, and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made in David's memory to St. Paul's Straub's Lutheran Cemetery Association, 639 Frosty Valley Road, Danville, PA 17821, or Trinity United Methodist Church, 300 Sixth St., Northumberland, PA 17857.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Visneski Funeral Home, 42 W. Mahoning St., Danville.
Visit www.visneski.com.
Published on October 14, 2018
He was born Dec. 2, 1953, in Danville, a son of Luther Lee and Lois Jane (Walker) Cooke of Danville. On May 11, 1973, he married the former Karyn Sue Champion who survives. They celebrated 45 years of marriage.
David graduated from Danville High School in 1971. In earlier years, he was an Eagle Scout, the highest achievement rank attainable in Boy Scouting. He especially enjoyed the challenges attending Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.
David was employed as a heavy equipment operator for PennDOT for 33 years, retiring in 2007.
He was a member of St. Paul's Straub's Lutheran Church, Danville. His other memberships included AFSCME and the Buckhorn Hunting Camp
His family was the stable foundation of his life. He was the greatest fan of his grandchildren in all of the sports they participated. He was a private, humble man who loved remodeling his home and woodworking. He also enjoyed cruises and spending time with his dog and faithful companion, Toby.
In addition to his wife and his parents, he is survived by one son, Nathan Lee Cooke and his wife Angela of Bellefonte; one daughter, Michele Lynn Sharrow and her husband Mark of Numidia; six grandchildren whom he treasured, Kirstein, Paige, Tyler, Jocelyn, Hunter and Wesley; one brother, Mark W. Cooke and his wife Chris of Shickshinny; five sisters-in-law, one brother in-law, and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made in David's memory to St. Paul's Straub's Lutheran Cemetery Association, 639 Frosty Valley Road, Danville, PA 17821, or Trinity United Methodist Church, 300 Sixth St., Northumberland, PA 17857.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Visneski Funeral Home, 42 W. Mahoning St., Danville.
Visit www.visneski.com.
Published on October 14, 2018
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