COOK, RICHARD F Jr. “RICK” 67, Of Ashland, died Sunday Sept 6. He retired from Genworth Financial and was an active Amateur Radio Operator (AB4U). Rick retired from the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 37, and was Past Division Commander of Division 3. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Linda Shierling Cook; his daughter Lauren Boito and her husband Mark of Chesterfield; his grandsons, Alexander and Andrew Boito; brother, Scott Cook (Sally) of Richmond; 2 nieces, Jennie Cook of Houston, TX, and Melissa Cook Archbell of Brunswick, ME. He is also survived by 5 brothers-in-law: William. Shierling (Valdi); Julian Shierling (Lenelle); Charles Shierling; George Shierling and Eugene Shierling (Virginia); Sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Lawson (Thomas) and many other nieces and nephews. A celebration of Rick’s life will be held Saturday, September 12 at 2 PM at Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church, 201 Henry St., Ashland. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions in Rick’s name to the Ashland Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 667, Ashland, VA 23005. Arrangements are with the Nelsen Funeral Home Reid Chapel. Online condolences may be made at NelsenAshland.com
