Alan David Cook

Mr. Alan David Cook, age 49, of Cedar Springs, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 after a brief battle with cancer. He was a 1980 graduate of Rockford High School and studied building trades at Grand Rapids Junior College. Throughout his life, Alan worked for several local contractors and was a past member of Iron Workers union as a welder. He lived life to the fullest and loved outdoor activities, music, operating construction equipment, and was dedicated to hard work. Alan is survived by his children, Kristin and Pvt. 1st Class Chris Barrett of Ft. Hood, Texas, Elizabeth Bonafacio of Zeeland; grandchildren, Grace, Jude and Jovante; his parents, David and Helen (nee Powell) Cook of Rockford; sisters  Susan and Tom Ambrose of Dade City, Florida, Darcy and Thom  Rosely of Rockford; nephew, Thommy; and a very special friend Theresa Burlingame, and grandchildren Taylor, Beau and Cameron of Cedar Springs. Honoring Alan’s wishes, cremation has taken place. The memorial service for Alan was  Monday at 11:00 a.m. at the Pederson Funeral Home with Reverend Gary Meyers officiating. Relatives and friends met with the family at the funeral home on Sunday and prior to the service on Monday.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to God’s Kitchen or North Kent Service Center. Arrangements by Pederson Funeral Home, Rockford www.pedersonfuneralhome.com