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Obituary

Merrick “Rick” Hostetter Cook, of Lithia Florida, passed away peacefully in his home on December 12, 2023, at the age of 83 due to complications of heart failure.

He was the beloved father of four children; Robert Cook and his wife Stephanie of Sandpoint Idaho, Wanda Keller and her husband Anton of Lithia Florida, Teresa Cook of Salt Lake City Utah, and Kenneth Cook of Lithia Florida, grandfather of 20, great-grandfather of 34, and great-great-grandfather …

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Memorial events are private

There will not be a funeral service held. There will be a small graveside service on Friday, December 15, 2023, for the family.

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I will miss you so much Daddy, I will always remember that you will love me for ever and ever and to live my life. I wi…

I will miss you so much Daddy, I will always remember that you will love me for ever and ever and t…

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Born

September 6th, 1940
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Got married to Gloria Alice Fox

June 10th, 1960
Salt Lake City, UT
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Passed away

December 12th, 2023
Lithia, Florida

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Cause of death

Heart disease

Method of disposition

Burial

Final resting place

Pelote Cemetery

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Merrick "Rick" Cook