Cook Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service

07/06/2026

Planning your funeral in advance has both emotional and financial benefits. Interested in planning for yourself of a loved one? Click here to learn more: https://www.cookfamilyfuneralhome.com/preplan/why-plan-ahead

07/04/2026

Glass items like ornaments, jars, or even picture frames can be difficult to secure properly to a headstone which can lead to them being broken quite easily. Broken glass can become a potential hazard to groundskeepers, other visitors, or their pets.

07/02/2026

Decorating a loved one's headstone is an essential way to reinvigorate their memory. Some popular ideas are:
- flags to honor veterans
- seasonal décor, like a pumpkin or wreath
- Wind chimes, bird feeders, religious symbolism
- grave blankets for harsh weather protection
- stuffed animals

07/01/2026

James Daryl Decker

James Daryl Decker (Jimmy) passed away on June 7, 2026, at the age of 83. Born in Long Beach, California on October 26, 1942, Jimmy was a true California beach boy at heart. During his high school years, he served as a lifeguard on the shores of Long Beach, and as an adult, always loved the sun. Jimmy earned a full-ride scholarship and began his college years at UCLA before transferring to the University of Washington, where he graduated from...

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06/28/2026

"When the clouds get too heavy, it rains. When your pain gets too bad, you cry." - Unknown

06/28/2026

Peter Bang Knudsen

Peter Bang-Knudsen Sr. passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was 84 years old. Born in Esbjerg, Denmark, on September 13, 1941, Peter immigrated to the United States with his family in 1950, settling in Oakland, California. He remained deeply proud of both his Danish heritage and his American citizenship throughout his life. His immigration journey shaped his appreciation for family, hard work, opportunity, and the values that guided him every day. After earning a...

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06/28/2026

Donald John Roose

On May 28th, Donald John Roose, 85, of Bainbridge Island, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family. Don was born in Ilion, New York to Erma and John Roose. In his high school years, Don found an early passion for sports cars and rebuilt his first car at age 16 with the help of his father. He loved music and played the trumpet in the marching band as well as concert and jazz bands at Mohawk High School. He...

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06/26/2026

06/24/2026

Pre-Planning Checklist:
- Update Will
- Designate power of attorney
- Prepare a contact list
- Plan and Write out wishes
- Write an obituary (optional)
- Make a list of important account information

Contact us with any questions, and to start getting plans in place.

06/22/2026

A tree burial is where body is placed in a biodegradable burial capsule, then planted in soil with a tree. Birch, maple or eucalyptus – the type of tree is up to you. What tree would you choose to be buried under?