Bradley Robert Cook, 55, died unexpectedly on March 27 in Lakewood, CO. He was born November 7, 1967 in Denver. He attended Jefferson County Public Schools, received a B. A. from Metropolitan State University in 1990 and an M.A. in Bilingual Education while teaching in Salinas, CA.
Bradley loved working with his first and second grade bilingual students. He played several musical instruments, enjoyed bicycling and hiking in the mountains. He liked to paint and write mystery stories and poetry. He was an avid reader and had a wide variety of friends and acquaintances, which he cherished. After leaving teaching, he pursued a career in residential real estate.
He is survived by his parents, Sherrye and Marion Lee Cook, Arvada, CO; his brother, Alan; sister-in-law, Stephanie; his nephew, Luca; and his niece, Amelie - all of Annapolis, MD. Also surviving him are several cousins, an uncle and two aunts. His dog, "Dino", survives him in a new, loving family.
Donations in his honor may be made at www.packabackpack.org to fill a new backpack with school supplies for a needy child; or if you prefer, you may mail a check to The Zara Foundation, which provides food to children whose families need food, P.O. Box 271664, Littleton, CO or make a donation at their website, www.thezaraproject.org.
No services are planned at this time.