David J. Cook
March 13, 1976 – May 4, 2021
In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and private family services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home.
Obituary
Age 45, passed away on May 4, 2021. David was born in Kalamazoo on March 13, 1976 and was always proud to call it his hometown. He had a wonderful personality and was a joy to know. David graduated from Comstock High School, Class of 1994. While there he developed a love of sports that would remain with him. After graduating, he attended college and would eventually work alongside his brother at Cook’s Drywall and Construction. David was an avid outdoorsman and when not working he could be found hunting, fishing and loved the mushroom season. He enjoyed mechanics, liked to ride his snowmobile, and build and race RC Cars. He was a loyal UofM fan and loved spending Saturday afternoons watching the games with his sons, family, and friends. David had a great sense of humor and he could find the joy in all things around him. His smile would light up a room! He loved being around others and his home and heart were always open to those in need. His great smile and warmth will be missed by all who loved him. He leaves to cherish his memory two sons, David Allan and Anthony Cook; step-children, Alexis Greenwood, William and Kayla Baldwin, Alex Finch and Jesse Giddings; brothers, Michael (Stacy) Cook and Thomas Cook; sisters, Krista and Kelsea Nuyen; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He was preceded in passing by his mother Deborah Nuyen; step-dad, James Nuyen and aunt, Norma Nuyen.
It’s not real to me! Your smile and laughter, your smart mouth humor will be forever missed! I got our son and daughter down here, you got them from up there! ?? You will always be in my thoughts and prayers! With much love Dave!
Sending all my love to David’s family and friends in this difficult time.
Well my brother it’s been a week and I still can’t believe you are not here. The days are so hard and the work days without you there are even harder. When I left you that day I never imagined it would be the last. Working I know will never be the same. We built a business together and I will do everything in my power to keep our name good with everyone I cross. You will remain the face of the company along my side because I won’t allow your legacy to die. It hurts my heart not knowing why. It was so sudden. I love you my brother.
Hey Dad, it’s Bub. It’s been 3 weeks since you passed and it’s still so surreal. I can’t come to terms with the fact that my dad is gone… I miss you more everyday. It was way too early for you to leave us dad… it hasn’t gotten easier, if anything it’s gotten harder. Not being able to hear your voice hurts so much… but what hurts the most is the fact that you’ll never meet your grandchildren and I’m sorry for that dad. They’ll definitely know about their Grandpa you can believe that! I feel so lost without you Dad I don’t know what to do. I keep replaying that last day I seen you over and over in my head. It was a little over a week before you passed. You loaned me some money and I was only there for maybe 3 minutes. I didn’t have anything to do so why didn’t I stay and hangout with you for a while or even help with work? I ask myself that question everyday… I miss you so much dad.. Rest Easy. I love you.