Dennis Cocke
| Dennis Cocke | |
|---|---|
| MLA for New Westminster | |
| In office 1969–1986 | |
| Preceded by | Rae Eddie |
| Succeeded by | Anita Hagen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 2, 1924 Athabasca, Alberta |
| Died | July 2, 2008 (aged 84) New Westminster, British Columbia |
| Political party | New Democrat |
| Residence | New Westminster, British Columbia |
Dennis Geoffrey Cocke (June 2, 1924 – July 2, 2008) sat as a Member of the British Columbia Legislature as a New Democratic Party member from 1969 to 1986 for the seat of New Westminster.
He grew up on a farm in Athabasca, Alberta and served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II.[1]
Cocke served as Minister of Health under Dave Barrett from 1972 to 1975. In that capacity he created the BC Ambulance Service, replacing a patchwork of private and municipal enterprise with a province-wide system, professional standards and certification, and with newly designed and purpose-built ambulance vehicles. He also led the building of Queen's Park Hospital, and the reconstruction of Royal Columbian Hospital.[1]
He died at the age of 84 at the Royal Columbian Hospital after suffering a stroke.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "NDP's Dennis Cocke dies at 84". Vancouver Sun. July 4, 2008. Retrieved 2012-01-20.