COOL, Doyle Charles

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona - 10/05/2004 Doyle Charles Cool, 69 of Overgaard, died Saturday October 2, 2004 at the RTA Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Lakeside. He was born Aug. 9, 1935 in Pleasanton, Nebraska to Charles and Ethel Cool. Doyle proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1955 through 1959. Afterwards he completed his Bachelor's Degree in Education. He married Irene in 1960 and they started their family. They moved to Tempe where he began working for the State of Arizona in Vocational Rehabilitation. Doyle received his Master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation in 1983 and continued working with the handicapped until he retired in 1991. Aside from his family and work, Doyle had many loves. His love for carpentry and woodworking helped him to build two houses by himself in both South Dakota and Overgaard. He loved his Golden Retriever Sandy who spent many hours by his side. He loved life and enjoyed his friends and fishing. He was a naturalist. After retirement he did not settle down but game many hours of his time helping others, utilizing his many skills. Our dad was always there for his family and friends and those in need. We know that he will still be there for us. He was loved by all who knew him. Doyle is survived by his wife of 44 years, Irene of Overgaard; four children, Theresa Turner of Bullhead City, MSgt Dean Cool of Florida, Maria Cool of Mesa, and Christopher Cool of Show Low; nine grandchildren whom Doyle loved spending time with. He was preceded in death by his sister Charlene and his parents. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday October 5, at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in Overgaard with a viewing one-hour prior. Interment will be in the Green Acres Cemetery in Scottsdale at 1 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 6. Owens Mortuary of Show Low handled the arrangements. To send private condolences or to sign the online guest book visit www.owensmortuary.com.