COOK, Barbara

BARBARA J. COOK 1934 – 2024 It is with immense sadness we announce the death of our beloved mother and wife, Barbara (Barb) Jane Cook (nee Saunders) on May 8, 2024, at the age of 89 years.
Barb was born on August 18, 1934, to Howard and Amy Saunders (nee Collins) in Toronto, Ontario. Despite some childhood health issues Barb loved the outdoors, especially time spent at Lake Simcoe in Southern Ontario, first with her parents and later, as a parent, she would take her four children there camping.
Barb also had a love of music, something she whole heartedly passed on to all four of her children. She had a beautiful singing voice that she shared through various choirs primarily with the United Church where she was always an active and faithful member. Her greatest love though was for her family and friends, and she will always be remembered for her joy of cooking and baking for both.
In 1981 Barb moved to Calgary, Alberta. It was there that she met her husband of 43 years, John Bowden. Together Barb and John traveled as much as possible, often to visit friends and family across Canada, still enjoying camping along the way. John adored Barb. As her health deteriorated, John was devoted to her care and well being, and was at her side when she passed.
Barb is survived by her husband John and her four children, Mark (Diane), Leslie, Scott (Marie) and Lori-Anne. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren,15 great grandchildren, a sister-in-law and several nieces and nephews.
Barb was predeceased by her mother Amy (1982), father Howard (1986) and brother David (2020).
In accordance with Barb’s wishes cremation has taken place. Details on a Celebration of Life will be posted on the Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home website at https://www.csgfh.ca/listings as they become available.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to One Tree Planted for Monarch Restoration at https://onetreeplanted.org/products/monarch-restoration.
To send a message of condolence please visit www.generationsfh.ca