Chris Cook

Stephen Christopher "COLDPOP" Cook, age 35, passed away unexpectedly on September 8, 2009 at his home in Lenexa, KS. Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Saturday, September 12, 2009, at the Louisburg United Methodist Church, 249 N. Metcalf, Louisburg, KS 66053, with burial to follow in the Louisburg Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, September 11, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Louisburg United Methodist Church. Chris was born on October 20, 1973, in Paola, KS, to Jennie and Steve Cook. He graduated from Louisburg High School in 1992. He attended Kansas State University after high school. He then returned home to work at Payne and Brockway as a surveyor. Since early 1999, Chris had worked for ScriptPro. He was a key person in the development of their installation department, and then took over responsibility for managing their trade show booths around the world. He was highly respected and well loved by the installation team and by the many people throughout the company with whom he worked. Chris was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity while at K-State. He was a long time member of the Sons of the American Legion. Chris enjoyed motorcycle riding, golfing, spending time with friends and family and taking care of his boxers, Cody and Bailey. Chris was devoted to his little guy, Dale, and to his nephew and niece, Nicholas and Ella. He had so many amazing friends and family and enjoyed every moment that he had with each and every one of them. He was the greatest brother, son, uncle, grandson, nephew, significant other to Shellie, and friend to all. His big heart and sense of humor brought laughter to everyone he encountered. Chris was preceded in death by his grandmother, Phyllis Troutman Kice; grandfather, Theodore Cook; and cousins, Korrie Kice and Angela Kice. Survivors include his mother, Jennie Cook and Jim Kettler; father, Steve Cook; sister, Casey Lancaster and husband Chris; and nephew and niece, Nicholas and Ella Lancaster, all of Louisburg; Shellie, Erika, Kaittie, and Dale Blanco, all of the home; and grandparents, Bill and Linda Kice and Betty Cook, all of Louisburg. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Chris Cook Memorial Fund. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelLouisburg.com. Arrangements Penwell-Gabel Louisburg Chapel 120 South Broadway Louisburg, KS 913-837-4310 Louisburg United Methodist Church, 249 N. Metcalf, Louisburg, KS 66053 Service: Saturday, September 12, 2009 10:00 AM Visitation: Friday, September 11, 2009 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM