Mrs. Karin Rowland Cook
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Mrs. Karin Rowland Cook

  • July 11, 1971 - January 10, 2012
  • Columbia, South Carolina
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“My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hopefully her memories will make you smile and keep her in your heart forever. Please let me...Read More » ”
1 of 28 | Posted by: Peyton Savage - Charlotte, NC

“Steve, I was so sorry to hear about your wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Judy Pinkston Panther Stadium-Elevator Team...Read More » ”
2 of 28 | Posted by: Judy Pinkston - Lancaaster, SC

“My thoughts and prayers have been with your family during this difficult time. I am so sorry to hear of Karin's passing. From conversations with Dale...Read More » ”
3 of 28 | Posted by: Adean Moore Hutter - Cape Coral, FL

“My prayers to Karin's family....Karin always brought laughter, and a great wit to our tennis gatherings. She had a gift for drawing people to her!...Read More » ”
4 of 28 | Posted by: Tim Denter - Irmo, SC

“If they had a gamecock that would be my pick for picture. What a beautiful lady!!! Dale and the rest of the family our hearts and prayers are with...Read More » ”
5 of 28 | Posted by: Jpseph and Heidi Whetstine - Irmo, SC

“Steve, I met the two of you on the tennis court and always enjoyed that smile Karin wore so often and the wit for which she used to address most any...Read More » ”
6 of 28 | Posted by: Doug Ingbretsen - Columbia, SC

“Steve, we are sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to you and the rest of the family. May God's love comfort you during this time of need. ”
7 of 28 | Posted by: Ronney and Sylvia Dixon - NC

“She left us all to soon. ”
8 of 28 | Posted by: Lawrence Burnett - Columbia, SC

“Steve, It is with great sadness that I write this email. Thought of Karin often during our Panther Games and inquired how she was doing. May God...Read More » ”
9 of 28 | Posted by: Susan Greene (Carolina Panthers) - NC

“thinking of you and praying for you and your family. God is the Blessed Controller and Comforter ”
10 of 28 | Posted by: Linda McLeod................... - SC

“I lost touch with Karin many years ago and was so very saddened to receive this news today. So many of my childhood memories include her... Wee Pals...Read More » ”
11 of 28 | Posted by: Angie Dilworth Mosley - SC

“Dale I will be working all day at USC and cannot attend the services on Friday. You will be in our prayers that day and please accept our...Read More » ”
12 of 28 | Posted by: Ken Uschelbec - SC

“Steve, Like a snapshot from my memory, I will always hold Karin's smiling face and lively spirit in my heart. I'm so glad that I had the luck that...Read More » ”
13 of 28 | Posted by: Lynn Kincaid - Irmo, SC - Friend

“Some people light up a room when they appear with their energy and personality, and Karin definitely had that impact. Straight forward and no BS was...Read More » ”
14 of 28 | Posted by: Sally Henry - Irmo, SC - friend

“RJ and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. We will miss Karin, and will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. ”
15 of 28 | Posted by: Elizabeth Deaton - Charleston, SC

“We are so sorry for your loss and hold all of you in our hearts and prayers. We will forever hold the memory of Karin's sense of humor,that great...Read More » ”
16 of 28 | Posted by: Eva & Charlie Beaty - Lexington, SC

“So sorry to hear of Karin's passing. It's hard to lose someone so young. Prayers and healing to all. ”
17 of 28 | Posted by: Jodi Thoennes Wolfe - Chapin, SC

“Our condolences to Steve and family. Karin was a wonderful person with a big heart. I'm going to miss bickering with her on the tennis court....Read More » ”
18 of 28 | Posted by: Pete and Laurie Brooks - Camden, SC

“I was introduced to Karin by Sharon as I was checking in for a treatment as well, it was a brief encounter,with a lasting impression of a courage. ...Read More » ”
19 of 28 | Posted by: Ann Douglas, PPSServices - SC

“Dale, Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time. Love,Joyce & Eric ”
20 of 28 | Posted by: Joyce & Eric Frankle - Whiting, NJ

“Steve, I'm was so very sorry to hear about Karin. Shelly has been keeping me updated. Just want you to know that you are in our thoughts and...Read More » ”
21 of 28 | Posted by: Rebecca Steen - Charlotte, NC

“My prayers are with Dale and the family. Please know that God will bring comfort and that Karin left such a wonderful footprint on this earth. We are...Read More » ”
22 of 28 | Posted by: Jane Patton-Wyatt - Prosperity, SC

“Dale and Glynn, Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Take comfort in beautiful memories - they will...Read More » ”
23 of 28 | Posted by: Bonnie Boland - Columbia, SC

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Karin will be missed but her life here will never be forgotten. God bless Justin Hayes ”
24 of 28 | Posted by: Justin Hayes - Chapin, SC

“Such a beautiful person inside & out...with this larger than life personality & contagious laughter! Wish we could have had the opportunity to know...Read More » ”
25 of 28 | Posted by: Vicky Barnhill - Lexington, SC

“I am praying for you, family, and Karin. May God help you with his peace that passes all understanding. ”
26 of 28 | Posted by: Jackie Lovett - Lexington, SC

“Kayyyyrin, will be missed by many. Too young, too soon and so full of life. What a wonderful "sassy" picture of her and her big blue eyes. My...Read More » ”
27 of 28 | Posted by: Janet Padalino - Lexington, SC

“Dunbar Funeral Home and its staff extend our deepest sympathy to the Cook family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. ”
28 of 28 | Posted by: Betsy Dunbar Sawyer - Columbia, SC


  • Karin & friends the "dancing DIVAs" at Debbie's wedding 2006
  • USC Tailgating with Friends at USC vs UGA 2007 at Cock's Corner
  • Karin, Sally & Kelly tailgating in style at Cock's Corner!
  • USC Tailgating with friends at Cock's Corner. Great memories for everyone! Karin, you will always be in our hearts!

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KARIN ROWLAND COOK
COLUMBIA - Memorial service for Karin Rowland Cook, 40, will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2012, at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel.
Karin, wife of Stephen Frederick Cook, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012 after an extended illness. Born on July 11, 1971 in Columbia, she was a daughter of Dale B. Rowland and step-daughter of Glynn G. Goforth of Columbia. Glynn and Karin enjoyed a mutual loving and caring relationship for the past seventeen years. Her biological father, Steve R. Rowland, is also of Columbia. Karin's life was made complete by loving relationships with a number of close friends and extended family. She considered herself fortunate and blessed to have so many wonderful people in her life.
In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by her maternal grandfather, John J. Buckley, of Lexington; uncle, John J. Buckley, Jr. (Julie) of Cayce; great-aunts, Margaret Briggs of Columbia, Ava Lee Edwards, of Chapin, as well as a number of loving cousins. Karin has enjoyed a relationship with and is survived by step-children, Brandon Cook, Amanda Cook Rasmussen (Ray) and a beautiful step-granddaughter, Lola, all of Columbia. Although born an only child, Karin was blessed to have a special sisterly relationship with Kimberly Goforth Hilbert (Andy) and her family.
The family wishes to thank the nurses and doctors of South Carolina Oncology Associates and Palmetto Health Hospice for the excellent care they provided to Karin during this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Special Olympics, 1276 Assembly Street, Columbia SC 29201, American Cancer Society, 128 Stone Mark Lane, Columbia SC 29210 or SCOA Cares Foundation, 166 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia SC 29210.