In memory of Curtis J. Cook,
President, Ponderosa Volunteer Fire Association, Inc

The Cook Family has chosen Friday March 12, 2004, 2:00 p.m. for a Celebration of Life event to be held at Ponderosa VFD Headquarters, 17061 Rolling Creek, Houston, 77090.

Parking (with continuous shuttle service) will be at the Spring Woods United Methodist Church at 1711 FM 1960 West, cross street Butte Creek. Please do not attempt to park near the fire station nor in the subdivision. Rolling Creek will be blocked off. Light food/refreshments will be available.

The Cook family requests that in lieu of flowers, please consider a tax-deductible donation to:
The Ponderosa Volunteer Fire Association Curtis J. Cook Education Fund or The 100 Club of Houston.

(*For people who may be traveling to our area for this event, the Holiday Inn North on IH45/Richey Road offers a special rate. Use the POND code, 281-821-2570.)
 

Curtis J. Cook, President of the Ponderosa Volunteer Fire Association and Emergency Services District #28, passed away February 16, 2004.

Curt was a true and dedicated visionary and made significant contributions to the success of this fire department, Harris County leadership, and critical Texas Legislative efforts impacting our community.

After serving as a volunteer fire fighter in his hometown in Oregon in his younger years, Curt joined Shell Oil Company in Los Angeles. When the company transferred him to Houston in 1974,  he immediately got involved with Spring VFD, and then became one of the original founders of Ponderosa VFD. He was involved with the department from the beginning, and served as President of Harris County Emergency Services District #28 until his death. Curt served as President of the Ponderosa system since 1976, and also served as the President of the Harris County Association of Fire and EMS Districts.

Our community mourns the loss of this unique, passionate and dedicated man. His accomplishments are too numerous to mention...his friends and colleagues all have special memories of his valuable service, his wicked sense of humor, and his perseverance in the face of many health obstacles.

He will truly be missed.

Fire Chief Magazine's website has a tribute to Curtis.