Don Cook’s Passing

Don and Caroline Cook
Don and Caroline Cook

VCCCDRA has recently learned of the passing of Don Cook, retired economics professor at Ventura College.  Don passed on December 6, 2022.  Sadly, Don’s wife, Caroline also passed away the day after Don.

After graduating from Park College in Parkville, MO, Don joined the US Navy and was stationed at Point Mugu.  After his enlistment was over, he returned to Kansas and earned a Master’s Degree in Economics from the University of Kansas.  Don then returned to California where he accepted a teaching position at Ventura College where he taught for almost 40 years.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on January 24th at Carpinteria Cemetery.

To read Don’s complete obituary, please use this link.

Author: Carmen Guerrero

Retired (February 2015); Dean, Career and Technical Education, Oxnard College (2008-2015); Professor, Business, Oxnard College (1992-2008); Adjunct Professor, Business, Business Information Systems, Moorpark and Ventura Colleges (1976-1992); Intermediate Steno-Secretary, Moorpark and Ventura Colleges (1970-1974);

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