Daniel James Cook Sr. passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022 in Billings, Mt at Advanced Care Hospital of Montana.
To his family and friends he was Dan. Loving Father, Grandpa, Son, Brother, Friend. He is loved by all his close friends and family. He will be be greatly missed.
Dan was born November 19, 1952 to Reverend Robert Edward Cook and Joan Marie Randall. He is the second child of 6 children. Dan was born in Cass City, Michigan. He grew up on a farm in Kingston, Michigan with horses, sheep, donkeys, chickens, pet raccoons and even a pet skunk. With his Dad being a preacher, he and his family were all in Church every Sunday and Wednesday. Dan was a honor student at Kingston High School. He graduated with honors in 1970. He played in the Kingston High School Band and was also on the high school basketball team and was a very good basketball player.
Dan had many talents, he could play the Piano, Guitar, Violin, Bass, Trumpet and Saxophone. As children Dan and his siblings would often gather around the organ that his mom would play, the boys would play their instruments and the girls would sing. Hymns of course, and Dan could sing very well. He had a very good voice. They would also play Blue grass music. And in his spare time he would break horses.
As life’s journey progress he moved to Arkansas at 21years of age, where he worked as a carpenter.
For a short time in his life but one of his fondest was working in the pits of the Nascar Races. Dan and his family also lived in Arizona and then eventually here in Miles City, Montana is where home became to him and his family. Dan worked hard for his family and over the the years he had owned businesses of his own including a Tow Truck Company, a small vehicle mechanic shop and the one he was most proud of was his own construction business that focused on the building of beautiful churches in Arkansas. He worked many other various jobs and spent endless miles as an OTR Driver. His last position was a truck driver for Eckhart Inc., where he truly enjoyed working and viewed The Eckharts and his co-workers there as extended family.
When he wasn’t working, Dan in his younger years, enjoyed and participated in the Michigan Golden Gloves Boxing and also participated in bronc riding in rodeos. Both of which he proudly won awards and received achievements in. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. His most recent and most favorite thing to do was hanging out with his best friend and granddaughter, Aiofe. Oh, the good times the two of them would have together.
He is survived by his son(s) Daniel James Cook Jr. (Keeja) Bridgette and Aiofe, Josh Farley (Kylie) Whisper, Quinton and Aidan, his Granddaughter Jada Cook, Mother (Joan), brothers and sisters: Carolyn Stansbury, Louisiana, David Cook, Kathryn Shelton, Sharon Westerman, Arkansas. 13 Nieces and Nephews, 28 Great Nieces and Nephews. He is preceded in death by his son William Cook and his Dad, Robert.
Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, June 24th at Custer County Cemetery
Friends and family Gathering directly after graveside service at the VFW Hall at 119 N 6th St.
In Miles City. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Dan was a man of simplicity and strongly believed that we weren’t given enough time in our lives to fuss over fancy or formal and all things should be about the memory and the getting together.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday June 24, 2022
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday June 24, 2022
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Dan Cook Jr. says
This man is the Gold standard.
Brittnee And Trish Yeager says
My heart hurts to hear this. Sending love and Prayers❤️ He was always so sweet and so kind!
His hugs were the best. Will never forget those high school Football games❤️
Desiree Call & Family says
He will be missed by many! Sending our condolences and love to you all at this time.
Dale Beyl says
Sorry to hear about Dan, he was a good guy. Preys for you and your family.
Danette & David Olguin says
I am so sorry to hear of Dan’s passing and he will surely be missed by all who knew him. He was such a nice man with a heart of gold and I will miss our visits. Prayers to all his family and cherish all your great memories of your Dad. RIP “Dan the Man”
Cooper family says
My prayers go out to Dans family and friends he was a kind funny guy. He always wanting a hug from me when we would run into each other. You will be missed my friend
Charleen Luttrell says
Prayers for the family left behind. We drove truck together. Rest In Peace
Julie K says
Rest In Peace, Dan. You put up one hell of a fight. We’ll miss you! 😿
Randy & Deb Bickel says
We are so sorry to hear of Dan’s passing..he’s jamming gears in heaven…there were never good byes was always see ya later. We all stuck together ,east bound and down and loaded up for trucking. We will cherish the memories, working along side him for Eckart Trucking. R.I.P. friend
Destiny Carlson says
Sorry to hear of Dan passing…he was a genuine man with a kind soul…God Bless!
Carolyn Stansbury, Sis says
Brother, although we were miles apart you were always in my heart. Your family is going to miss you greatly.
You were such a gentle, kind man. Not much for words, but a deep kind soul. Love you Brother
Holly Franklin says
What a great man. I met him n Kari years ago. I miss her so. I could be having the worst day n he would say ” listen kid life’s not that bad cheer up and smile, life goes on” rest in peace my friend. 143 to you n Kari.
Audrey Haumschild says
RIP Dan . You were always so sweet 💗
Suzi and Dan Foley says
RIP Dan. We will miss you. We always looked forward to the light-hearted bantering and teasing while we gambled at Gold Dust. Always spoke when we saw him. He seemed to know everyone. Tried to be a grumpy old man but was not very convincing. A sweet guy. Prayers for his family and loved ones 🙏.
Bobbi Ruff says
I’m so sorry to hear about Dan. My favorite memories of him was watching cowboy football cheering them on. He was as fun to watch as the game. He was the nicest guy, he’ll be missed for sure! I’m praying for the family!
Richard & Eileen Dey says
Rest in Peace Dan. Richard enjoyed trucking with you and two of you could talk it up sharing your road stories. You were the best male cheerleader for the CCDHS football games, waving your towel in the stands. You could get everyone cheering. You will be sorely missed.
Becky & Ed Gergen says
Dan was friendly and would always visit with us whenever we saw him. He was a good guy.
Ken Taylor says
I just heard about the passing of Dan, Very sorry to hear this, I worked with him at Eckart Trucking. He was a good friend and always in a good mood and he was a good employee.