In Memoriam: Robert (Bob) Cook

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Robert (Bob) Cook, Executive Director, Abilities Services, Inc. 

Bob was Executive Director for Abilities Services, Inc. and Home by Choice and has served in many roles as a volunteer leader on the Financial Management Professional Interest Section and is currently the Treasurer of the Ability Indiana Board of Directors. From 1990 to 2002 he owned the Merry Maids and Furniture Medic Franchises in Indianapolis and Hendricks County and also operated the Cook Financial Group for several years. His membership included the First Assembly of God, and also was involved in Habitat for Humanity, and the Chamber of Commerce. Robert held an Associate’s Degree in Engineering, a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, and was a Certified Financial Planner. ​

Surviving is his wife, Karen (Ellerman) Cook of Crawfordsville; his mother, Donna Coomer of Vincennes; four children, Steven (Lori) Cook of Brownsburg, Andrea Cook – Lee of Indianapolis, Michael (Ashley) Cook of Zionsville, and Tonya Cook of Greenwood; and two grandchildren, Landon Huner and Luke Cook. 

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 26 at Goodwin Funeral Home in Vincennes.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ability Services athttp://www.asipages.com/Fundraising/Make-a-Donation. 

Online condolences may be made at www.goodwinfamilyfh.com  

INARF staff has extended outreach to his staff and Board of Directors to offer our condolences and support. ​