Ellery Clinton Cook of Naperville Funeral services for Ellery Clinton Cook, 62, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 12, at Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home, 516 S. Washington St., Naperville. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at the funeral home. Born Aug. 31, 1945, in Pawtuckiet, R.I., he died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, at his home. Mr. Cook, a decorated veteran, served as a helicopter pilot and a flight instructor in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was the vice president of engineering for Omnibyte Corporation. Mr. Cook had many interests including traveling, reading, woodworking and cooking. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Naperville. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Esther (nee Berghuis) Cook of Naperville; beloved daughters, Megan (Ryan) Hampsey of Waukegan and Katee Cook of Elmhurst; cherished grandson, Andrew Hampsey; in-laws, Harvey and Letty Berghuis of Naperville; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jane and Richard O'Connell; nieces, Karin (Keith) Peters and Courtney O'Connell; and by his faithful pug dog, Slugger. Memorials to the Edward Hospital Animal Therapy Program, 801 S. Washington St., Naperville, IL 60540 appreciated. For information, 630-355-0264 or visit www.beidelmankunschfh.com.
Published in Chicago Suburban Daily Herald on November 10, 2007