HAROLD N. ROOKER,
age 82, of 312 Etna Road, Ithaca, NY passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005 after a two month illness. Mr. Rooker was born Nov. 9, 1922 at Port Byron, NY, a son of the late Herbert L. and Bertha G. Payne Rooker. On Feb. 24, 1946 he was married to the former Doris Dennett of Auburn, NY. Mr. and Mrs. Rooker have been residents of Etna Road since 1976 having previously resided in Locke. He worked on various dairy farms before being employed at Cornell University, Willard Strait Hall, retiring in 1990. He enjoyed crocheting animal and character figures, bowling and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by a four year old daughter, Carolyn Lee Rooker.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Doris M. Rooker at home, his sons, Donald D. (Betty) Rooker of Freeville, Paul N. (Karen L.) Rooker of Lisle, NY and Rodney H. (Penny) Rooker of Callahan, FL; a brother, Robert (Ida) Rooker of Auburn; fifteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews and cousins.
At Harold’s request, no formal services will be held. Burial will be private and at the convenience of his family. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, are directed to Hospicare, 172 E. King Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850. Arrangements are entrusted to the Perkins Funeral Home, 55 West Main St., Dryden.
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