Vance Eldon Cook Obituary
Clark County Clipper
Ashland, Kansas
June 3, 1999
Vance Eldon Cook
May 28, 1922 - May 25, 1999
Vance Eldon Cook the son of Robert and Mabel (Givler)
Cook was born on Sunday, May 28, 1922 at Ashland, Kansas, and departed this
life on Tuesday, May 25, 1999, Clay Center, Kansas at the age of 76 years 11
months and 27 days.
Vance grew up in Ashland and attended school.
Vance entered the U.S. Army November 11, 1942 and was honorably discharged
October 14, 1945.
Vance and Elsie Fontelle Clark were united in
marriage April 19, 1942 at Ashland, Kansas, and to this union three children
were born Robert, Kenneth and Earl. They lived in Newton, Kansas for a time,
and for the past 25 years they have lived in Florence, Kansas. Vance worked
as an auto mechanic for 25 years and for the past 17 years has been and
employee of the Heston Manufacturing Co. Heston, Kansas.
Vance was preceded in death by his parents, as
son, Earl Clark Cook "Pee Wee" in 1947, also three brothers and one sister.
He leaves as his survivors his loving wife Elsie Cook of the home, two sons
Robert Cook and wife Mary; Kenneth Cook and wife DeAnna, 16 grandchildren and
one great-grand child, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and many friends.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m.,
Friday, May 28, 1999 in the Highland Cemetery, Ashland, Kansas with Rev. Gary
Mills, Jr. officiating. Military graveside rites were held by Ashland VFW
Post #7770. The family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's Foundation or
American Cancer Association both in care of Myatt Funeral Home, Ashland
Kansas.
Note:
Some places have been omitted to protect the
living.
Contributed by Pearl Cook Ellis
October 25, 2006.
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