Saturday, October 25, 2014

In Memory Of...

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In Memory of

Matthew Alan Cook

May 4, 1977 - September 2, 2014
Obituary

Matthew Alan Cook, 37, of The Woodlands, TX, went home to be with the Lord at North Cypress Medical Center on Tuesday, September 2nd. He was born in Columbus, OH, on May 4, 1977 to Dale Richard Cook and Linda Jo (Smith) Cook. He attended Marion Pleasant high school, graduating in 1995. Matt received three bachelor ,degrees in Marketing, Supply Chain, and Production Management from Bowling Green State University in 2000. He began his career in Marketing with Marathon Petroleum Company working in Indianapolis, IN. Matt relocated several times with Marathon including moves to Tampa, FL, Romulus, MI, Atlanta, GA, and Findlay, OH. In 2013, Matt began work for Newfield Exploration Company as the Marketing Manager.

In 2003, he met his wife, Stephanie Moore, and they were married in March, 2005. In October, 2009 he became a father to a beautiful baby girl, Macy Noel Cook. In 2010, the family relocated to Houston, TX. Matt welcomed his son, Grant Matthew Cook, in December 2011. Matt was a wonderful husband, devoted father, loving son, supportive brother and friend to many.

Matt had a strong passion for life. Whatever he pursued, he gave 110% - a true warrior. The word "quit" was not in his vocabulary. Anyone who knew him, knew he was competitive. Matt competed in several sports in high school, but football was his passion. The Ohio State University lost one of their #1 fans. He completed his first triathlon in 2009 and his first marathon in 2011. Matt was an avid runner and cyclist - competing three times in the MS150 in Houston and once in the MS150 in Alaska.

He was an extremely loyal friend and a true man of his word. Matt has always been a man of integrity, enthusiasm, commitment, family, and faith. His life has been dedicated to loving, encouraging, and motivating others to reach their highest potential. Whether as a son, brother, friend, or father Matt always found the words to heal those in need and instill strong values in those around him.

He is survived by his parents, Dale and Linda Cook of Marion, OH, his brothers Jon (Meghean Frazier) of Litchfield Park, AZ and Michael of Chicago, IL. His wife, Stephanie (Moore) of The Woodlands, TX, and his children Macy and Grant. Also his in-laws, Greg and Jennifer Moore of League City, TX and his brother in law, Stephen (Alison McKnight) of Louisville, KY. Many other extended family members in the central and northern Ohio area.

If you would like to make a contribution in lieu of flowers, Matt was currently involved in both missions work and raising money and awareness for cancer research. Below are the links to two non-profit organizations that Matt strongly supported:

www.missionofsight.org
Mission of Sight
1723 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd
Marion, Ohio 43302
In Memo write: Matt Cook Memorial

http://pages.teamintraining.org/txg/falldoub14/mcookqlnua

Matt and his wife also have a 529 Plan established for their children's education. If you would like to donate to this, please contact Jon Cook at cookja99@hotmail.com or 602-315-9808.