Robert E. Cook, 89 years, of Elverson passed away peacefully surrounded by family, at his home on Tuesday, February 3, 2015.
Born on October 24, 1925 and lived his whole life in Elverson, Pa. He was the son of the late George R. Cook and Ruth (Guest) Cook. He was married 66 years to his beloved wife Ruth (Filmore) Cook.
He graduated from Caernarvon High School, Class of 1944 and Bucknell University, Class of 1948. He was the past co owner of Elverson Supply Company, formerly Robert Cook & Sons and then retired. He enjoyed traveling with friends, local history and all aspects of nature; especially the birds. He was an avid reader and photographer. Most of his life he was an active member of Baird Ornithology Club, West Chester Bird Club, Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology, Hawk Mt. Association, National Audubon Society, American Birding Association, and Tri County Heritage Society.
Surviving in addition to his wife are 4 children; James R. (Sonia) Cook of Downingtown, Nancy M. Cook of Honey Brook, Robert R. (Peggy) Cook of Elverson, David B. (Susan) Cook of Geigertown, 4 grandchildren; Jeffery R. Cook, Kelli (Joseph) Cioffi, Elisabeth Z. (Christopher) Lyons, William C. Cook and great grandson Cooper Cioffi, 2 step grandchildren, 1 great step grandchild, many nieces, nephews and cousins; also a sister, Esther C. Burtner, 2 brothers Kenneth L. Cook and Walter F. Cook.
A brother George H. Cook preceded him in death.
A celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 2 PM from the Community Evangelical Free Church, 52 South Brick Lane, Elverson, Pa. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2PM and following the service at the church. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. For directions to the church, please visit www.cefcelverson.org
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the memory of Robert to Baird Club, c/o Charles Coleman (treasurer), 129 Grecian Terrace, Sinking Spring, PA 19608, or West Chester Bird Club, c/o John Mercer, 1135 W. Warren Road, West Chester, PA 19382, or Berks VNA & Hospice, 1170 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing, PA 19610 and Hawk Mt. Association, 1700 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton, PA 19529.
Arrangements by The Labs Funeral Home, Inc. of Honey Brook, Pa.
For additional information and online condolences, please visit www.thelabsfh.com