It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Dad, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa, John Cook on January 16, 2024 at Biggar & District Long Term Care at the age of 90. John was born in Wilkie, SK on January 15, 1934 and grew up on the family farm. John married Margaret McKenna on December 27, 1955. They raised three children, David, Kenneth and Cheryl. After high school while John was working with a seismic drilling crew he was contacted to see if he would fill in as a Study Supervisor at the country school. That experience led him to make the decision to pursue a teaching career. He completed his Bachelor of Education degree over the years while teaching and attending Summer School. He began teaching at Maxwell Schooln then Wardenville School, then Cut Knife before settling in Wilkie where he taught for many years until he retired from teaching in 1986. In the early years summers were enjoyed at the cabin at Cochin, later years at Chitek Lake and the current cabin at Meota (The Cook Nook). They also enjoyed many camping adventures across Canada and the United States. Mom and Dad enjoyed their retirement years living in Victoria and exploring the Island, returning to Saskatchewan for the summer months. Mom and Dad moved to Biggar from Victoria in 2016 to be closer to family. Dad was an avid handyman and was called on many times by family, friends and neighbours to help with household projects. He was very resourceful and could always be counted on to solve a problem. He enjoyed helping out and sharing his knowledge with others. John is survived by his wife Margaret; son David (Loretta) Cook; grandchildren Kyla (Sean) Ward, Keenan (Laura) Cook; Jeffrey Cook (Lisa) and Jenna Cook (Jordan); son Ken Cook; grandchildren Daryl, Stacey and Jeanine; daughter Cheryl (Fred) Irvine; grandchildren Tanis (Reid) Munro, Jack (Ana) Irvine and Paige Irvine; great-grandchildren Charlotte Ward, Henry Ward, Lucy Cook, Mckenna Cook, Adria Munro, Gideon Munro, Lorne Danskin and Rikki Danskin. John was predeceased by his parents Russel and Mary Cook; sister and brother-in-law Marjorie (Gordon) Smith; brother and sister-in-law Raymond (Marje) Cook; brother and sister-in-law Lloyd (Rose) Cook; and grandchild Billy. A Funeral Service for John will be held at on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00PM at Biggar United Church. Tributes may be directed to Biggar Long Term Care Activities Fund.

Arrangements entrusted to Gerein Funeral Service.