Ivan "Van" Cook

July 21, 1931 - May 20, 2020

Loris... SMGT USAF Retired Ivan "Van" Cook, age 88, of Loris, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Born in Bakersville, NC, he was the son of the late Frederick and Daisy Hobson Cook. Mr. Cook retired as a Senior Master Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force after 22 years of service. He was an avid fisherman and golfer. Mr. Cook was preceded in death by a son, Kendal Grey Caulder, a daughter, Renae Chouinard, and two sisters, Juanita Burleson and Louise Tingen. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Doris B. Cook of Loris, two daughters, Sherri Cox of Little River and Diane Rock of Sylva, NC, six grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, many loving nieces and nephews and a sister, Barbara Fleming. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. Please sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home of Loris is serving the family.