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  • Brother David "Rook" Rooker
    Updated On: May 09, 2022

    Brothers and Sisters,

    I regret to inform you that Brother David “Rook” Rooker, retired member of the Burlington System Division, passed away on May 6, 2022.

    -OBITUARY-

    David “Rook” Rooker, 69, of Creston passed away Friday, May 6, 2022 at his home. Open visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center in Creston. A time of sharing memories will begin at 1:00 p.m. A luncheon will be held at 3:00 p.m. at the Creston Eagles. Funeral Services will be held in Ottumwa, Iowa under the direction of Reece Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are to the family, to be established. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

    David “Rook” James Rooker, was born on June 29, 1952 to Jim and Marie (Richmond) Rooker at the Ottumwa Area Hospital. He was welcomed home by sisters, Conni and Hope. David graduated from Ottumwa High School with the class of 1971. Early on, David had started college in Largo, Florida but college wasn’t for him. The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad was. David worked for the railroad for 38 years, then a severe injury sidelined him until he retired with the disability. It was there, David met and became buddies and friends with many of you.

    David loved drag racing and MOPAR. He would go to the drag races anytime he could, and often when he really shouldn’t have, due to his health. He was that dedicated. His life was the Lord, people, cars and races! Most of all, David loved his friends from all walks of life, rich or poor, any age, any size, any color, boy or girl, man or woman, and all kids! He has always loved the Lord but felt his ministry was better served to his fellow man. And serve he did! Many have come in need of encouragement, and have left with a happy heart and a face full of smiles. Quite often! Anyone who has known and spoken with Rook has probably experienced that laughing sensation.

    Left to cherish David’s memory are his sisters, Conni Blessing and husband Bob of La Grange, Missouri and Hope Van Wardhuizen and husband Arnie of Ottumwa, Iowa; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and nephews, and numerous relatives with whom he tried very hard to keep in touch. David will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

    Preceding David in death were his parents, Jim and Marie and a number of aunts, uncles, and cousins, and many of his friends.

    Please keep Brother David’s family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

      Sincerely,

      Staci


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