J Wesley "Wes" Zook

J Wesley “Wes” Zook, 93, of Goshen passed on peacefully Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Cottage Garden, Goshen, with family by his side.

He was born November 30, 1924 in Manitou Springs, Colorado to J Kore and Ruth (Cooperider) Zook.

Wes was preceded in death by the love of his life, to whom he was married for 63 years, Mary Ruth Branz; a son, John Paul Zook; and siblings, Alma Lais, Ethel Lais and Harold Zook.

Surviving family include children, Linda Zook of Estero, Florida, Brenda (Barbara Miller) Zook of Sarasota, Florida, and Becci (Steve) Woodward and Robert (Carolyn) Zook, both of Goshen; a daughter-in-law, Katie Zook of Plano, Texas; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; his wife, Viola Bontrager Zook of Goshen; and siblings, Kathy Chambers of Goshen, Wilbur Zook of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Herbert Zook of Hesston, Kansas and Irene Martin of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

He worked at Greencroft, Goshen for almost 40 years as buildings and grounds supervisor among other positions. Before that he was the campus plumber at Goshen College.

Wes was an Elkhart Township volunteer fireman for 26 years.  He was a member of The Evening Exchange Club of Goshen and an active member of College Mennonite Church.  Wes and Mary enjoyed many summers fishing and boating at their place on Dewart Lake.

He started a harmonica band at Greecroft Goshen while living at Oak Court.  Following retirement, he played several times a week at different locations hoping to brighten up someone’s day.  He continued to play until a month prior to his passing.

Friends may call Friday, March 16, 2018 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Koinonia Room at College Mennonite Church. A 9:00 a.m. Saturday family prayer service will be conducted prior to burial at Violett Cemetery.  A memorial service will start at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 17, 2018 in the College Mennonite Church sanctuary.

Memorials may be given to College Mennonite Church Jubilee Fund.