Terry Walter Cook's Obituary
Terry Walter Cook, age 79 from Auburn, Washington passed away on March 23, 2019 in Seattle, Washington at Swedish Hospital of complications due to Myelodysplastic Syndrome, bone marrow cancer. Terry was born in Tacoma, Washington on August 28, 1939 to Ted and Elsie Cook. Terry had one sister Barbra Jean. All have preceded him in death.
Terry married the love of his life Sheryl Ann Bauer on April 13, 1962. Following their wedding ceremony, they drove straight to San Antonio, Texas so Terry could report for duty with the United States Air Force. Terry served his country proudly and upon his honorable discharge Terry and Sheryl returned to Washington State. Terry graduated from the University of Washington and bought their first home in Auburn, Washington. At the same time Terry was working for the Milwaukee Railroad. Terry’s railroad career came to a close when he retired from the Burlington Northern Railroad.
Terry had many hobbies that he loved doing. He was an avid outdoorsman, loved camping, bird watching, hiking, a kite flier, rose gardener, photography, and much more. He crafted in many different mediums from wood to stained glass.
Terry is survived by a long and loving legacy of family. Terry is survived by his wife Sheryl and two daughters and their spouses, Lisa and Art Spencer, Lorilee and Ken Thompson. Five grandchildren who he adored spending time with Lindsey and Ted Woelk, Caleb Thompson, Michalyn Thompson, Emily Spencer, and Nathan Spencer. His great Granddaughter Elizabeth Woelk brought great joy and her sister coming in August of 2019. As well as his nieces and nephew Tiffany Wadell, Jennifer Flora, and David Casselman. Also, 7 Great nieces and nephews and 8 great-great nieces and nephews.
Terry’s life will be celebrated on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.
The service will be held at Auburn Riverside Theater, 501 Oravetz Road, Auburn Washington 98092.
The Family would like to thank his Oncologist Dr. Henry Li, his kindness and knowledge knows no limit. Without Dr. Li, Terry’s first diagnosis of lymphoma in 2007 could have ended his life years to soon. We also would like to thank Swedish Hospital’s Oncology Unit, 12 East, for the loving and amazing nurses who cared for Terry for on and off over the past 3 months. Finally, Tim Carstens for all the split pea soup that he made for daddy to eat and being with us to lead the Lords prayer on Terry’s way home.
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