James K. Cook

April 3, 2016

GENEVA – James K, Cook, 83 of Geneva passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at F.F. Thompson Hospital, Canandaigua. Funeral Services will be private. James was born in Geneva and a lifelong resident. He was the son of the late William H. and Marjorie Vreeland Cook James was a gifted and well known artist. His sculptures adorn residences and buildings around the world. When not creating art, he was a well-read philosopher, world traveler and sailboard racer. A 1951 graduate of Geneva High School, Jim enlisted in the Marine Corps and was a decorated veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ethel (Oms) Cook, his son, Michael J. of Ithaca, his brother, William Dean Cook of Canandaigua, sisters, Helen Yole of Garland Texas, Madeleine Lawrence, of Himrod, a grandchild Jesse, and two great-grandchildren. Jim is predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth.