Eulis Cook

Eulis Cook, “Pops” 91, of St. Joseph, MI passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Woodland Terrace in Bridgman.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph with Pastor John DeVries officiating. A private burial will be held North Shore Memory Gardens in Coloma. Friends may visit from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Friday September 2, 2016 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Christian Reformed St. Joseph Mission Committee, or Lou Gehrig’s ALS Foundation. Those wishing to share a memory of Eulis online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com  Eulis was born December 9, 1924 in Kennett, Missouri to Edgar and Elizabeth (Abraham) Cook. He served his country during WWII in the United States Army as a cook in India. On September 16, 1951 he married Myrtle Edinger in St. Joseph, MI. Eulis worked for Whirlpool as a foreman for over 40 years. At the age of 70 Eulis graduated from college where he received his masters in gardening. Eulis was a strong willed person who loved to keep healthy and fit. In his spare time he enjoyed being a master gardener.  Eulis is survived by his grandchildren Wanda (David) Cornell, Dan-nee’ Cook, Michael (Onnavee) Radspieler; daughter-in-law Robyn Cook; five great grandchildren Lacey Taylor, Jordan Cook, Solomon Cornell, Leah Cornell, and Samuel Cornell; brother Charles “Nelson” (Dolores) Cook; and aunt Nellie Pumphrey. Eulis was preceded in death by his parents, wife Myrtle, son Daniel Cook, and brother Gilbert Cook.