Age 68 of Elmira, NY passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2004 at home surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Elmira, January 28, 1936 to the late Arthur & Ruth Cook.Ken is survived by his wife of 34 years, Marjorie J. Cook; children, Sandi & Dave Love, Becky & George Shutter, Michael VanGalder, Roxanne Koski, Mark & Kim VanGalder, Robin Gertson, Patrick Cook, Lonnie Cook; 16 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.He was predeceased by his parents and a sister, Betty Bowen.Ken was a member of the American Legion Harry B. Bentley Post #443 of Elmira and the Loyal Order of Moose of Elmira.Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira on Sunday, June 13, 2004 from 2:30 to 4:30 pm.Funeral will follow (4:30PM) with the Reverend Edward Crandall officiating.Interment will be on Monday, June 14, 2004 in Fitzsimmons Cemetery, Elmira at 11:00 am. Memorial donations may be made to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 E. Corning Rd., Corning, NY 14830.A ?Candle of Remembrance? may be left for the family in obituaries at www.olthof.com .