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With deep sadness... Karen Cooke

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Jackfish

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06/12/2018 02:45PM

Karen Cooke, wife of Dan Cooke and co-founder of Cooke Custom Sewing (CCS) in Lino Lakes, MN, passed away on Sunday, June 10th from cancer. Our thoughts go out to Dan and their family, along with prayers for strength during this difficult time.

"Keep close to Nature's heart, yourself; and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean." ~ John Muir

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DrBobDg

06/12/2018 03:23PM

Thanks for letting us know this...The wife of one of my former scouts has had her cancer come back again after really tough rounds of chemo... Has a baby just about a year old. Cancer is such a tough tough thing.

dr bob

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TuscaroraBorealis

06/12/2018 04:05PM

May God grant her eternal peace.

Prayers & condolences to Dan and the rest of her family & friends.

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butthead

06/12/2018 04:20PM

My condolences and prayers are with the Cooke family and friends.

Ken

"never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups" George Carlin

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Zulu

06/12/2018 04:32PM

Sorry to hear about this. My thoughts go out to Dan and their family. If I remember correctly she worked part time in the camping department at Midwest Mountaineering.

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Savage Voyageur

06/12/2018 04:50PM

So sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers go out to Dan and his family.

"So many lakes, so little time." WWJD

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BSW

06/12/2018 05:10PM

Sad news. I recently lost a friend to cancer that was a mother to a 1 year old. Prayers to the Cooke family.
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scat

06/12/2018 05:19PM

I share your sadness. Was trying to figure out how to say it. Let it be said with that. It makes me realize how lucky I am.

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hobbydog

06/12/2018 05:37PM

Sorry to hear. Prayers go out to Dan and his family.

The best thing one can do when it's raining is to let it rain. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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boonie

06/12/2018 05:44PM

Sad news, although expected. Condolences to Dan, family, and friends.

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Canoearoo

06/12/2018 06:33PM

So sad. Praying for the family

Life jackets float, you don't!

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3Ball

06/12/2018 06:55PM

My condolences. It appears that she has an awful lot to be proud of leaving behind.

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fadersup

06/12/2018 06:57PM

Condolences to Dan and his family, hoping they can find peace during this difficult time.

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KevinL

06/12/2018 08:29PM

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family Dan.

KevinL

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Lightfoot

06/12/2018 08:32PM

Sad news for sure. Dan and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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walllee

06/12/2018 08:57PM

So sorry for Dan and his family. Prayers to all...

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bfurlow

06/12/2018 09:15PM

So sorry to hear this. Thoughts are with all of her family during this difficult time. I hope he is able to find some strength from all of the people here and elsewhere that are willing to support him.

God bless

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TomT

06/12/2018 09:16PM

Very sorry to hear. My condolences to Dan and the family.

"Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." --- George Bernard Shaw

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HowardSprague

06/12/2018 09:34PM

Very sad to hear the heartbreaking news. Prayers go out to Dan & family. :(

"Enjoy every sandwich"

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thlipsis29

06/12/2018 09:35PM

I don't know if Dan knows about this thread or will read it, but truly sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for peace and comfort in the days and weeks to come and that hope will sustain you. You do not walk alone.

"While Jesus can make you wonderfully happy, he has no intention of making you normal." Erwin McManus

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andym

06/12/2018 09:40PM

Dan, my thoughts are with you and and your family. I hope you can find peace and strength in everything you did together. Andy

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nctry

06/12/2018 10:18PM

Very sad indeed. Dan my heart just breaks for ya. I'll keep you in my prayers and hope you can find that peace. Your family will all be in my thoughts and such.

Nctry

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Wally13

06/12/2018 10:37PM

Dan ... so sorry to hear about Karen’s passing. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this most difficult time.

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ozarkpaddler

06/12/2018 10:45PM

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dan and the rest of her family.

"Let us live so that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry." Mark Twain

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bhouse46

06/12/2018 11:21PM

A loss indeed. Well wishes for Dan and family.

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dicecupmaker

06/13/2018 12:35AM

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. Peace

Joy is a great teacher, but so is dispair. Wonder is a great teacher, but so is confusion. Hope is a great teacher, but so is disillusionment. And life is a great teacher, but so is death. To deny yourself any of those in any aspect is not experiencing life totally.

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gsfisher13

06/13/2018 07:19AM

Sorry to hear this news Dan, praying for you and the family.

Not all those who wander are lost - J.R.R.Tolkien

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Deacon

06/13/2018 07:42AM

..With sadness and great hope...my prayers for all of you, Dan

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ParkerMag

06/13/2018 07:50AM

Very sad.

“I would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion.” - Henry David Thoreau

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A1t2o

06/13/2018 07:55AM

I pray that the family finds peace and closure now that her suffering is over.

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adam

Moderator

06/13/2018 08:53AM

Our condolences and prayers for your family Dan.

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TomP

06/13/2018 08:55AM

May perpetual light shine upon Karen.

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ducks

06/13/2018 09:28AM

Thoughts and prayers to Dan and his family. I never met Karen, but I know she was one great woman.

About 10 years ago when CCS had their 30th anniversary 30%off sale (each month of the year they had a different product 30% off) we purchased 2 pink Rucksacks for our young daughters as birthday presents. Karen found out that they were birthday presents and sewed two pink toiletry bags and sent them along w/ the packs w a Happy Birthday note for the girls.

Ride EZ

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HighnDry

06/13/2018 10:20AM

Sincere condolences to you and your family, Dan.

"It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.”

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Northwoodsman

06/13/2018 10:24AM

My prayers go out to the Cooke family. Sorry for your loss Dan. I only met Karen once, but I immediately knew that she was a terrific person.

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VaderStrom

06/13/2018 11:23AM

Very sad to hear. Praying for Dan and family.

"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to." – Bilbo Baggins

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BWPaddler

06/13/2018 11:25AM

Sincere condolences Dan and family. Sometimes I want to scream obscenities at that horrid disease that strikes good kind and loved people!

I am so very very sorry for your loss.

Wherever there is a channel for water, there is a road for the canoe. -Thoreau

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waterdog

06/13/2018 12:03PM

So sad. Wishing family and friends comfort and peace.

"That'll do, Pig." Farmer Hoggett

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Dan Cooke

Guest Paddler

06/13/2018 12:19PM

Karen passsed the morning of Sunday, June 10, 2018. She asked that in lieu of flowers that donations to the Save the Boundary waters would be appreciated. https://www.savetheboundarywaters.org/KarenCookeMemorial

Karen and I met on the edge of the BWCAW and we need to protect it's waters and from possible irreversible pollution sources. She fought a good fight against Ovarian cancer for 2 1/2 yrs. She will be missed greatly by Me my family and all who knew her.

Thank you all for standing with me in prayers thoughts and vibes, for expressing your sympathy and condolences. They are felt and appreciated greatly. Remember to hug your loved ones and tell them often of how you love them.

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yellowcanoe

06/13/2018 12:38PM

Knew it was coming.. but heartbreaking nevertheless. Wishing you a kind of peace Dan as you learn your new role in life.

My sister in law died June 3 of bladder cancer. The end was coming but no one knew when. The quickness of it really hit her husband hard. He is struggling.
; after losing his soulmate of 45 years. May God grant you a different journey of less pain.

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shock

06/13/2018 01:42PM

Prayers sent , Dan , Wishing you and Family , the very best .

keep your line wet, good things will happen

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Soledad

06/13/2018 02:38PM

So very sorry for your loss Dan.

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missmolly

06/13/2018 02:59PM

"Remember to hug your loved ones and tell them often of how you love them."

Amen and thank you for the reminder, Dan.

I will paddle eternal, Kevlar and carbon.

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campcrafter

06/13/2018 03:01PM

Sincerest condolences Dan to you and your family.

Blue Skies,
cc

The river calmly flows, Through shining banks, through lonely glen, Where the owl shrieks, though ne'er the cheer of men Has stirred its mute repose, Still if you should walk there, you would go there again.

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Hawbakers

06/13/2018 03:15PM

My condolences to Dan and the family. I was thinking of you both when I drove by Lino Lakes today. Hugs and prayers sent.

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shawhh

06/13/2018 04:03PM

My sincerest condolences to the Cooke family.

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Bannock

06/13/2018 09:40PM

Dan, all my best to you and yours. You are remembered in my prayers.

Bannock

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timatkn

06/14/2018 12:17AM

My condolences to you and your family Dan.

T

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andym

06/14/2018 12:24AM

Dan, thank you for telling us about the memorial fund. It is our privilege to honor Karen as you suggest.

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bwcasolo

06/14/2018 05:41AM

sympathy to you and your family dan.

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Spartan2

06/14/2018 06:04AM

Very sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers from the Spartans.

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gonorth1

06/14/2018 08:39AM

Dan, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

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em8260

06/14/2018 09:20AM

My condolences, God bless all of you.

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nctry

06/14/2018 10:37AM

I was a little thrown off Jackfish. You posted she passed the third. I saw a deal saying she passed the 10th? No matter, it's very sad to have such people like Dan have to go through this. I think he's like a brother to many of us. Boppa, Housty9, magic paddler all have lost spouses in similar tragic ways the last few years. And the support of friendship, thoughts and prayers have been much appreciated by all. Dan has been a great supporter of us and for that I thank you Dan. I guess I'm just kinda thinking how lucky we are to have such a great circle of friends who care deeply about each other.
Love ya Dan! And God bless...
Love ya all....

Nctry

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Jackfish

Moderator

06/14/2018 11:02AM

nctry: "I was a little thrown off, Jackfish. You posted she passed on the third. I saw a deal saying she passed the 10th? "

Sorry about that. My original post has now been edited to the correct date.

"Keep close to Nature's heart, yourself; and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean." ~ John Muir

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