R.I.P. Ronald Cook
February 23,1936 - September 10, 2011
"Impression" - Marked influence or effect on feeling, sense or mind.
That's one of the definitions in the dictionary to describe the word "impression" and it's one of the words I think of when I think of Ron.
I know his family would agree that he always left you with an impression of a man who was kind, fair, thoughtful, caring and so loving. Time and time again he would display these qualities without fail. Sure, there were times when he would show the odd human flaw of anger or disappointment but those were extremely rare and you knew something big must have happened for him to express himself that way.
The Ron I knew, never had a bad word for anyone but he was also fiercely loyal to his family and defend them if he needed to without hesitation. When you became part of his family, it didn't matter that you weren't born into it, he gave you just as much love and support as if you were. Even before I was an official member of his family, he was there for me. If I had a flat tire in the dark, he would come and fix it. If my ride didn't show up and left me stranded, he would rescue me.
As a Grandfather, he was wonderful. He and Eileen attended every event my children had and I always respected and appreciated that. It didn't matter if he wasn't feeling well, he was always there. The look of excitement and happiness on his face just to see his grandchildren will remain with me forever.
Ron left an impression of love on my heart then and for always. Rest in Peace, with Love, Mandy xoxo
