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Name |
Cooke, Arland Benson |
Genealogy ID |
14237 |
Born |
14 OCT 1911 |
Birthplace |
Rutland, Tioga PA |
Deceased |
30 JUNE 1984 |
Deceased where |
Sayre, Bradford PA |
Cemetery |
Glenwood Cemetery |
Education |
Mansfield High School 1930 |
Occupation |
Pharmacist, Cook's Drug Store, Troy |
Titles & honors |
Troy Lions' Club Trojan Masonic Lodge 306 F & AM, |
Father |
Otis Benson Cook |
Mother |
Lettie May Seeley |
Spouse |
Dorothy Brown |
Children |
Jeffrey Cook James Cook |
Reference |
Obit |
Notes |
COOKE, ARLAND B., Private services for Arland B. Cooke, 72, Troy, were held at the convenience of the family, with Rev. Garry Zuber officiating. Interment was in the Glenwood Cemetery. Mr. Cooke died Saturday, June 30, 1984 at the Robert Packer Hospital. He was born Oct. 14, 1911, in Rutland, Pa., the son of Otis and Lettie Seeley Cooke. He was a member of the Troy United Methodist Church, member and past president of the Troy Lions' Club. He was a very active Mason, belonging to the following groups; Trojan Masonic Lodge 306 F & AM, Troy Royal Arch Chapter 261, Towanda Scottish Rite, Northern Commandery 16, Knights Templar Towanda, Williamsport Consistory. He was also a member of the Pedigraft Club, Sayre. Arland was an avid traveler and enjoyed photography. He has a keen interest in history and geography. Mr. Cooke was a pharmacist owning and operating Cooke's Drug Store in Troy for 43 years until his retirement in 1975. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Dorothy Brown Cooke; sons and daughters-in-law, Jeffery and Judy Cooke, Queensland, Australia and James and Joanne Cooke, Fort Meade, Maryland; grandson, Christopher; granddaughters, Jamie Lee and Katie Lou; sisters, Erma Crumm, Millerton, Evelyn Guardino, Elmira; brother, Rexford, Westfield; sister-in-law, Anne, Louisianna; several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association. (TGR July 5, 1984) |
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