Memories of David Cook

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David Cook

San Rafael, CA, USA

July 23, 1966 - August 6, 2021

Jul 23, 1966 - Aug 6, 2021

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Hilary Knight

Christina Oneill

Rebecca Abrams

Molly Norton

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Hilary Knight

Christina Oneill

Rebecca Abrams

Molly Norton

SAT RATTAN KHALSA

Hilary Knight

David was an incredibly warm, compassionate and loving person. We had many great talks while the kids played after school... about parenting, politics, our upbringing, and life in general. And later about his cancer. He had such a passion for life and for making his kids have the best experiences possible, whether is was encouraging their musical talents, or going on gem hunting adventures. His dedication to them was incredibly admirable, and I strive to be as good a parent as him. I will miss him deeply, and I want you guys to know that we are here for you, any way you need us.

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Lizzie Fetter Kellett

Jenny, I met David when I came to San Francisco for my cousin's wedding, and returned for your wedding in 2007. I knew you had found your soulmate then, and I am devastated that your time together has been cut short. My love to you and your children. I will be holding you in the light. Love, Lizzie

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Catherine Lyons

I met David only a few times on line through NorCal CarciNET and was moved by his beautiful spirit and
courageous sharing of his journey. My condolences to
David’s family for their great loss.

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Malika Shah

Our families in Akumal!

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Malika Shah

Our hearts go out to you, Sierra, and Kai. I always thought it would be hard to find a perfect match for ... Read more Our hearts go out to you, Sierra, and Kai. I always thought it would be hard to find a perfect match for my sweet, kind wonderful,... Read more Our hearts go out to you, Sierra, and Kai. I always... Read more

Rebecca Abrams

Maliks ~ I remember you so well from London, sitting on Jenny’s bed & talking & laughing. I am so pleased... Read more Maliks ~ I remember you so well from London, sitting on Jenny’s bed & talking & laughing. I am so pleased to know that you still... Read more Maliks ~ I remember you so well from London, sitting... Read more

Malika Shah

HI Rebecca - I remember you , too - from London and I think Jenny's wedding too. I remember how close her... Read more HI Rebecca - I remember you , too - from London and I think Jenny's wedding too. I remember how close her family is with yours.... Read more HI Rebecca - I remember you , too - from London and... Read more

Chenab Mangat

Dear Jenny,
I am so sorry to hear that. I will call soon but also wanted to send condolences on the sad news in the very inadequate form of this message.

RIP David, a lovely and open-minded and open-hearted man. I just hope his last few days were pain-free as possible. It sounds like no person could have done more to fight than him. And that no one could’ve done more to help them than you did…

I also hope this finds you and the kids as well as can humanely be possible during these dark days. You are all in my thoughts from London. Take good care my brave friend.

With love and a very large, very strong hug to you all,

Chen

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Ann Diederich

David was an incredibly generous soul with multiple talents and abounding love for his remarkable family.... Read more David was an incredibly generous soul with multiple talents and abounding love for his remarkable family. My heart goes out to... Read more David was an incredibly generous soul with multiple... Read more

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Colleen Kraus

I was fortunate to meet David through the NorCal CarciNet support group. His courage, grace, and dignity... Read more I was fortunate to meet David through the NorCal CarciNet support group. His courage, grace, and dignity with trying to deal ... Read more I was fortunate to meet David through the NorCal CarciNet... Read more

Kimberley Gregg

My heart is with you Jenny, Sierra and Kai. David's warmth, his light, his music, heart, humor, sprawling intelligence and gentle spirit were remarkable. I am so lucky to have known him, to have come to know him more in these last years, to have heard him sing and play with his band, with his friends and especially with his daughter. His love for all of you flowed so strongly, may you bathe in it always. Love, Kimberley

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Cheyla Samuelson

David was such a lovely soul. We met because Jenny and I became friends in our prenatal yoga class at the Berkeley Y, and formed our mom's group from that class. His love for his family, for Jenny, Sierra and Kai was so extraordinary. David was a parent that never took the time with his kids for granted. He was the dad who would go the extra distance, creating loving slideshows from birthday parties. He wanted so much to be there for his kids. During his illness, he demonstrated a nobleness of spirit and such a desire to meet his challenges unflinchingly. I admired his willingness to dive down into the hard places and come back with new insight. I can see his wry smile even as I write this. I loved David very dearly, and I am so sorry for his loss. May his spirit, and his music, live on in his children.

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Cheyla Samuelson

this is wonderful! thank you! this is wonderful! thank you! this is wonderful! thank you!

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Juan Ramón Zavala

David was a true friend, a great father of his two kids and sure he was a good husband too, so gifted with amazing healing hands ( he actually healed my hand and elbow with acupuncture) -I am extremely shock and sad, but I know that there is a God almighty above us and David I am sure he is resting and awarded with peace, Ángels has gained another musician in heaven’s chorus. Rest In Peace mi amigo.

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Vicki Hart

2019, San Rafael, CA, USA

My Kaiser colleague, my healer, my friend

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Cheyla Samuelson

thank you for sharing David's smile. thank you for sharing David's smile. thank you for sharing David's smile.

Rossana Ramirez

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Rossana Ramirez

David was one of the most beautiful souls I've ever met in my life. I feel so lucky, grateful, and blessed... Read more David was one of the most beautiful souls I've ever met in my life. I feel so lucky, grateful, and blessed to have known David.... Read more David was one of the most beautiful souls I've ever... Read more

Marina Bukowski

Jenny, I'm sending my love to you and Sierra and Kai. I'm so lucky that we got to be friends ❤️

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Molly Norton

David and Jenny and the kids came to visit us in Lake Oswego one summer and it was a beautiful day at the swim park. A couple weeks later, we hosted another family of old friends who were visiting (Tom and Ana) and it turned out that Tom and David knew each other from school on the East Coast. A happy coincidence. Good people find each other, just as Jenny and David found each other - two brilliant, creative, humanitarian, heart-centered souls.

Our deepest condolences, sweet friends. We are sending our love and support. All families should know the love you all have for one another. — Molly and John

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