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Bruce Cook (MHS Teacher and Wrestling Coach)
Bruce Cook, passed away on August 5, 2024, in Meridian, Idaho, at the age of 84. He was born on March 29, 1940, in Bellingham, Washington, to his loving parents, Issac Cook and Thelma Curry.
Bruce was a dedicated family man and is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Helen Cook, and by his sons Scott Cook and Brad Cook, along with their respective wives Selena and Yolanda.
Bruce's commitment to education and learning was evident throughout his life. He graduated from Washington State University setting the foundation for his successful career as a high school teacher and wrestling coach at Meadowdale High School in Lynnwood, Washington for 30 years.
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Issac Cook and Thelma Curry, as well as his brothers Bryce and Lloyd Cook.
In honoring Bruce's wishes there will be no service. The Cook family would like to express our gratitude to the many students, athletes, and parents that help support Bruce over the years in the classroom and on the mat. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/nationalwrestlinghalloffameandmuseum
Obituary from The Skagit Valley Herald and Legacy.com
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Maureen Wyman (Renner)
I remember Mr. Cook as one of the greats. He was teaching a room full of us girls in bookkeeping class the morning of the big earthquake. He did a good job of keeping us all calm as we looked out at the rolling landscape. At the time, I couldn't figure out why he wasn't more excited! On another occasion, he deviated from the lesson plan and taught us a life skill that I still use when necessary. For some reason, he had a small appliance (I don't remember what it was) and demonstrated how to take it apart to fix it and then put it back together again. To this day, I think of that as I place the first screw the farthest away and the next pieces closer accordingly!