Richard Wayne Cook Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Richard Wayne Cook (Tucson, Arizona) is shared. Richard, born on February 21, 1931, passed away on June 8, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Richard will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Richard by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Richard is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Richard’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was predeceased by: his wife Nancy Cook; his parents, Albert Cook and Phoebe Cook (Draeger); and his daughter Jennifer of Marshall, Michigan.. He is survived by: his sister Sylvia Bright of Florida; his children, Richard Cook of Tucson and Susan Draeger of El Cerrito; Jeff Wilson of Marshall, Michigan. He is also survived by ten grandchildren and three great-granddaughters; many nieces and nephews.
They were together for 67 years — never away from each other for more than a week or so except for her hospitalization during the Covid isolation times.
