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Charles Howard “Skip” Cook


With sadness we announce the passing of Skip Cook on March 6, 2014 at the Ponoka Hospital. Skip was born on July 15, 1935 at Eston, Saskatchewan. He worked in Ponoka at the train station for 22 years and then up at the Centennial Centre (Alberta Hospital) for 26 years. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters Sandy (Danny) Bowie of Ponoka and Cheryl Zimmerman of Camrose; sister Judy Cook and sister-in-law Norma Cook; grandsons Adam (Leah) Bowie, Darcy (Tye) Bowie, Richard, Eric and granddaughter Angelina Zimmerman; great-grandson William Bowie; many nieces and nephews; and close friend Phyllis Walcheske. Skip was predeceased by his sister June, parents Ann and Charles Cook, brother Bill and grandson Warren Tyler. Donations can be made in Skip’s memory to any charity of your choice. Skip’s life will be celebrated by family and friends at the Royal Canadian Legion from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2014. To express condolences to Skip’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.


Arrangements Entrusted To Ponoka Funeral Home

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