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WALTER COOK, 1943 ~ 2015
Walt Cook ("Cookie") passed away on Sunday January 4, 2015. He had been struggling with Cancer for the last 10 years.
The following was taken from Walter's 2011 50 year reunion biography:
Currently living in: Corona, CA
Marital Status, partner's name, kids, grandkids, etc: Married to Cathy; children are Aaron (36), Christopher (33) and Kevin (30); daughter-in-law Monica. One grandson (Dominic, age 1)
Education highlights: Graduated Fullerton Community College in 1964; graduated from Cal State University Fullerton in 1967 with degree in Business Administration
What kinds of work, hobbies, vocations, or other idiosyncratic pursuits have occupied your time and
attention over the years? Worked for Hunt Wesson Foods for 32 years, retired in 1999. Enjoy watching and attending sports activities and doing things with my kids.
Favorite travels: Cruised down the Mississippi River in 1995 (prior to Katrina). Traveled to Maui for my son's wedding in 2008.
If asked to name your greatest accomplishment, what would it be? Being a Dad to my three sons.
Who or what was your biggest influence in life? The Bible.
Your favorite quote: "Your real character is how you act when no one is looking."
Favorite school memories? History class with Mr. Strange, because he explained history in an amusing way.
Favorite teacher? Coach Feola (in physical education) and Mr. Strange (history).
He is also survived by his sister, Marcy Cook, FUHS 1964
reported by Tracey Janssen, FUHS 1964
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Vern Lund (1961)
I have fond memories of knowing Walter, or Cookie as we knew him in school. He had a fifties model chevy with a stick shift. He was a bit short and had blocks fastened to the pedals so he could drive it. I attended the 10 year reunion and was surprised by how some classmates looked exactly as they did in our senior year and others were practically unrecognizable. Walter was one of the latter. He was apparently a late bloomer. He had grown a quite few inches ----and mustache! I often think of just a few of our classmates. Walter was not a close friend, but his infectious grin has kept him in my thoughts all these years.
Vern Lund
Darlene Owens (Durbin) (1961)
Yes "Cookie" had a smile every time I saw him. He was always so happy and positive about everything.
I'll just bet he put up the good fight and showed all his family what a good guy he was during all 10 years!
May he rest in Peace now and his family know some of that Peace.
Love to all of them.
Darlene Durbin