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In memory of
David "Dave" Nathaniel Cookus
January 13, 1970 - June 25, 2024
Jan 13, 1970 - Jun 25, 2024
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Background
David loved plants, trees, anything that grew from the earth. Please plant a tree or bush at your home, in the park, anywhere in the community. When Dave had 20 or more plants and nowhere to live, he took them and planted them around Encinitas. He loved the thought that they were growing big and beautiful somewhere in Encinitas. The town he loved the most.
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All contributions made to Arbor Day Foundation through Ever Loved will be sent with the designation, “Wherever it is needed most”, at Debra Ruffner's request.
About Arbor Day Foundation
Each year, the Arbor Day Foundation plants millions of trees across the globe to help clean our drinking water, filter the air, slow climate change, and protect critical wildlife habitats. The need for trees in our forests is greater than ever before. Wildfires, disease, and deforestation have destroyed millions of acres of trees, and your donation will help bring these forests back to life.Frequently asked questions
Answered by a team member at Arbor Day Foundation
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What is your mission?
To inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees.
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How are donations used?
Donations made in memory of loved ones will provide crucial support to our nation's forests that have suffered from wildfires or other natural disasters.
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What can be done with a $100 donation?
For every $2 donated, a tree will be planted in a forest in need.
Recent contributions to Arbor Day Foundation
Laura Geog
$50.00
July 5, 2024, 2:37 p.m. PDT
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Memories & condolences
Dave's smile haunts me. His grin, twinkling eye and "what's up Mom" greets me every morning and is my goodnight call. …
Dave's smile haunts me. His grin, twinkling eye and "what's up Mom" greets me every morning and is…
Dave's smile haunts me. His grin, twinkling eye and "what's up …
I'm very sad to hear of my cousin Dave's death. I remember him as a good and gentle soul. My deepest condolences and …
I'm very sad to hear of my cousin Dave's death. I remember him as a good and gentle soul. My deep…
I'm very sad to hear of my cousin Dave's death. I remember him …
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