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Lynn A. Cooke, 63, of Runnells, formerly of Belmond, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South, in Belmond with Pastor Katie Pals officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at the funeral home on Saturday.
Burial will be held at Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 1:00 PM at the Belmond City Cemetery with the funeral procession from Ewing Funeral Home lining up at 12:30.
Lynn Alan Cooke was born March 10, 1960 to Bernadine Belle (Summers) and Robert Bertram Cooke Jr. He was raised in Belmond, Iowa where he spent his high school years wrestling, playing football and running track. He participated in Boy Scouts and had the honor of trekking in Philmont with his father. Lynn began his career working with his father in the shop on automobiles and small engines at SuperAmerica. He then went on to work at Eaton Corp in the maintenance department and later at Packard Electric, where he began his life long career in the electrical business. He married Jodi Slocum in 1986 and to this union, his beloved daughter, Tori Kay was born. Lynn’s career as a union electrician took him to Des Moines where he worked for CI3 for over 25 years as a project manager. He retired early and took a year off to enjoy life and friends. Retirement didn’t suit him for long and he joined the workforce again as an estimator and inspector for System Works. In late 2022 he retired for the last time.
He has spent the last year remodeling and repairing his home in Runnells after it was hit by a tornado. As Lynn’s family and friends can attest, he had a particular approach to perfecting all projects, meaning he insisted on doing most of the work himself. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting with his friends, grilling, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his daughter. He was an amazing friend and held dear his acquaintances for life. Lynn was the youngest of three children, having two older sisters. They might joke that he was a spoiled brat but all who knew him would attest that he was also a loving father and friend that would be there for you any time, day or night.
Lynn was an animal lover, caring at one point in time for 4 dogs and 5 cats. In the evening, you could find him unwinding in his reclining chair with a lap full of his fur babies. He had the kind of personality that attracted all animals, whether he was at home or at friends’ houses.
Lynn leaves cherished memories with his daughter Tori Cooke of Ankeny, IA, mom Bernadine Cooke of Belmond, IA, 2 sisters, Diane (Jon) Crawford of Belmond, IA, and Debra (Wendel) Whipple of Mason City, IA, nieces Rachel, Jennifer, and Summer, and nephew Brent, as well as numerous Great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his Dad, Robert Cooke Jr, his grandparents, Hiram and Gladys Summers, Robert Cooke Sr & Genevieve Cooke, and his nephew Jacob Lidel.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials in Lynn’s name to the local animal shelter.