Ray Cook
Obituary
Ray P. Cook, 67, passed away Sunday
(Feb. 5, 2017) at Newton Medical Center. He was born April 21, 1949,
in Newton, the son of Lawrence and Vivian (Loomis) Cook.
After high school, he graduated from
barber school. He proudly served our country with the United States
Navy during the Vietnam War. On June 22, 1974, he was united in
marriage to Marilyn Janzen. He worked as a barber in Newton for 41
years, prior to his retirement.
He was a member of the Peabody United
Methodist Church and past president of the Marion County Duck's
Unlimited Chapter. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He played guitar
in the "Bluegrass Alive" band. He was an artist, enjoying
painting and wood carving. He enjoyed spending time with his family,
especially his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by infant
children: Randall Ray and Katrina Marie; and his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn
Cook of Newton; daughter, Sara Lyon and her husband Dave of Newton;
his grandchildren, Matthew and Elizabeth "Lizzie"; and
siblings, Jenelle Cook of Denver, Chris Cook of Farmington, New
Mexico, and Carma Cook of Newton.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial
service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday (Feb. 10, 2017) at the Peabody
United Methodist Church.
Memorial funds have been established
for the Peabody United Methodist Church or the Walton United
Methodist Church, in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, 205 Elm, Marion, KS
66861. Online condolences may be left at www.zeinerfuneralhomes.com.
