Norman Charles Cook

Norman Charles Cook was born in Annapolis, Washington July of 1934. Norman loved the water, on a boat, with his brother Roger or shucking oysters.
He joined the marines and went to Korea. He was a very proud marine! Once a marine, always a marine!
Norman retired from the steel industry in 1991. We became members of “The Des Moines Yacht Club”. Of course being on the water was Norman’s passion! We met wonderful people in the yacht club. People Norman thought so highly of and loved till the day he died!
Norman loved to dance the swing! He was a great dancer! At the club he had a move which was known as “The Tomahawk Chop”. Pretty soon everyone at the club dances would be doing “The Tomahawk Chop”. Norman will be missed in so many ways!
Norman’s two boys Rodney Ray and Kenneth Craig meant the world to him! Norman was always bragging about his two boys!
We lost our beloved cocker spaniel Buffy at age 15. This crushed us both. We loved Buffy so much! He was our baby! I’m sure they crossed over the rainbow bridge together! On June 28th, 2020 Norman passed away peacefully.
He is preceded in death by his mother Lydia, father Charles and older brother Roger. He is survived by his loving wife Anita of 38 years, sons Rodney Ray & Kenneth Craig, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, sisters Marcia, Barbara, Judy, and brothers John and Nick, multiple nieces and nephews. Norman was a character, always teasing and loving! A very gentle soul! He has so many feelings for his family and friends.