Walter Dale Cook Obituary
The passing of Walter Dale Cook (Desloge, Missouri) occurred on October 17, 2026. Walter, born on September 19, 1944, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Walter touched many lives and will be remembered fondly for the moments shared and the memories created. Family, friends, and colleagues extend their love and support during this time. While Walter’s presence will be missed, the influence he had on others will remain. Those who knew him will carry forward memories that reflect his character and spirit.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter E. Cook and Sula Mae Cook (Gunn) of Desloge; his wife Linda Sue Dalton; and his siblings, Dorothy Woods and Ronald Cook.
He is survived by: his children, Brian Cook of Great Bend Kansas and Angela Heffern of Springfield Missouri; his grandchildren, Alexander Heffern and Elizabeth Heffern of Springfield Missouri; and his siblings-in-law, Gene Woods of Bonne Terre Missouri and Willa Jean Cook of Ormond Beach Florida. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Desloge Chapel (1116 N Desloge Dr, Desloge, MO 63601). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the C. Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home (1116 N Desloge Dr, Desloge, MO 63601). A burial will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 from 2:15 PM to 2:30 PM at the St. Francois Memorial Park (6776 Vo-Tec Rd, Bonne Terre, MO 63628).
