Cleland "Bud" Leroy Cook Obituary (1929 - 2018)

Cleland "Bud" Cook Went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at the age of 89. Bud was born on February 16, 1929 in Rosebush, MI the son of Vanness and Laura (Glass) Cook. He graduated from Weidman High School class of 1947. Bud moved to Holt, MI and then to Bath, MI before settling in Eaton Rapids in the mid 1980's. He worked as a painting contractor from 1958 to 1994. Bud was an accomplished mechanic, he rebuilt several old cars and an airplane. He enjoyed flying, traveling with his wife to music festivals and collecting old Chevy's. He was baptized on the Chippewa River near the Gilmore Church on July 7, 1940 and has lived a life of strong Christian faith ever since. Bud was a current member of Grand Ledge Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Ann Cook; sons, Rick (Rita) Cook, James (Karen) Cook; daughter, Catherine Mason; step-children, Elizabeth Gray, Peggy (Kenneth) Gray Jones, Janet (David) Gray Moore, Dennis (Connie) Gray; grandchildren, Becky, Richard, James Jr., Ben, Drew, Tonya, Jackie, Danny, Lauren, Christiane, Madison, Jennah, Julian, Jesse, Andrew, Adelle, Elliott, Alex, Jordan; great grandchildren, Xander, Ezra, Izrael, Brittany, Ben, Amelia, Tyler, Rori, Avery, Zoey, Ryan, Alice, Tysen, Trinity, Maddox, Genevieve; sisters, Jean Renner, Lois Graham and numerous nieces and nephews. Bud is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Donald Cook; granddaughter, Michelle and great granddaughter, Rayna. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Skinner Funeral Homes, Eaton Rapids Chapel with visitation starting at 9:30 a.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to the Grand Ledge Church of Christ or to the Gilmore Car Museum in memory of Bud. To share memories or leave condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com