Bill D. Cook

Cook, Bill D.
Age 76, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015. He was born in Senica, MO on May 10, 1938, to Lester T. and Manervia M. (Wright) Cook.  He attended Carthage High School and then graduated with an Associate's Degree from the University of Albuquerque. He served in the Army for 22 years, and retired as a Major. Bill received the Bronze Star Medal and the Air Medal for 2 tours of duty for serving in Vietnam. He married his bride of 52 years Carolyn Dick on January 10, 1963 in Carthage, MO. Bill worked in the U.S. Army Counterintelligence, Special Agent, Green Beret, Company Commander of the 5th Special Forces Group Gabriel Detachment. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, and skiing, and he was a member of the New Mexico Patriot Guard Riders. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Charles Hartley. Bill is survived by wife, Carolyn N. Cook; son, Tyler D, Cook; daughter, Patricia Springborg and her husband Steve; brother, Clifford Cook and his wife Carol; nephews, David Cook, Mike Cook, Larry Cook; grandchildren, Ashley Bair, and Taylor Springborg; great grandchild, Ontario Bair. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 10:00am at Daniels Family Funeral services Wyoming Chapel. A Service will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 11:00am following the Visitation. A reception will follow the service in the Wyoming Reception Room. Interment to follow at Fairview Memorial Park 700 Yale Blvd. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106. In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Billy's honor to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, New Mexico Branch newmexico@jdrf.org 6100 Indian School Road NE Ste. 110 Albuquerque NM 87110. To share memories with the family please visit Bill's memorial webpage at www.danielsfuneral.com.  
Daniels Family Funeral Services
7601 Wyoming Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
505-821-0010