John Marvin Cok Obituary
The passing of John Marvin Cok (Manhattan, Montana) occurred on October 19, 2026. John Marvin, born on February 16, 1927, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Marvin Cok to pay them a last tribute.
John Marvin 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 John Marvin’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 loved and cherished by many people including: parents: Henry Cok and Trinia Kimm; grandparents: J. R. and Willemina Kimm; wife: Barbara Braaksma; children: Michael Cok (Kathy), Daniel Cok (Barbara), Dianne Richardson (John Ferguson), Joan Cok, Connie Cok, Richard, and Glenn; brothers: Steven Cok and Jacob Cok; sister: Wilma Flikkema; sister-in-law: Trudy (Braaksma) Bolender; grandchildren: Angela Hinds (Jason), Jonathan Cok (Sophia), Dylan Cok (Tiffany), Kelsey Cok, Robin Holland (Krissy), Jeffrey Holland (Kacie), Melanie Appleton (Jayson Bridgewater), Christal Ewen (Tom Sayre) and David Zegen; and 20 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 7th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Churchill Cemetery (8060 Churchill Rd, Manhattan, MT 59741). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 7th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Manhattan Christian Reformed Church (7950 Churchill Rd, Manhattan, MT 59741).
If desired, memorials can be made to the Manhattan Christian School Foundation, the Churchill Retirement Home, or a charity of one's choice. The family has chosen to send donations to Manhattan Christian School FoundationDonate Now (https://www.manhattanchristian.org).
