Raymond H. Cook

Raymond Cook Obituary

April 24, 1924 - August 6, 2012 "Poppie"
He is an old man who lives on a hill
Can't see much and never will
His hearing is also bad
Together it' kind of sad
But with a glass in his hand and a smile on his face
He drinks his wine and stays in the Race
He has lived a long life and lived it well
Worked very hard to stay out of hell
Someday the Grim Reaper will come
And say "Old man your time is done"
With a smile on his face and a glass in hand
He will head for the Promised Land
There he will meet his son and his wife
Who were the shining lights in the old man's life
So fill the glass in your hand and be happy
And reflect on your life with Poppie
P.S. This is what you do when you have too much time on your hands.
11-11-11
Ray Cook was born to Charles Harold and Isabella Cook in Cheyenne Wyoming, grew up in Hugo and Denver, Colorado. He graduated from West High School where he met his wife Lena Cribari. Together they were married almost 60 years. Ray served in the Navy aboard the USS Flint in the South Pacific. He worked at the Hanford Washington facility after the war and then returned to Denver working for Tracey Barent and Stearns Rogers in the building of Rocky Flats. Ray retired from Peterson Company as Vice President in 1989 and continued to improve his golf at Hidden Valley Country Club where he served as president and made many wonderful friendships.
Ray was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic parish, and the Knights of Columbus. Ray was preceded in death by his brothers Kenneth (USS DeHaven), and Harris (Denver, CO), wife Lena and son Daniel (Rhea). Ray is survived by his sister Dorothy Allen (Parachute, CO), sons Thomas (Susan) of Salt Lake City, David (Heather) of Sandy, Utah, Grandchildren Aimee O'Brien (Tom) of Sandy, UT, Lindsey Luttmer (Dallas)of Seattle, WA, Jennifer Cook (Jon Kimble) of Salt Lake City, UT, Perri and Devin Cook of Sandy, UT, and great grandchildren Megan, Jonathan and Katelynn O'Brien.
The family wishes to express their gratitude for the kind care shown Ray at Huntsman Cancer Institute, Aspen Ridge Rehabilitation and Residence Care Source. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Huntsman Cancer Institute or a charity of your choice.
A Rosary will be held at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 S. 900 E. on Sunday August 19th at 7:00 pm. Friends may call 1 hour prior. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 2315 Redondo Ave., on Monday August 20th at 4:00 pm followed by a celebration of life.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.starksfuneral.com.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Aug. 12 to Aug. 19, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Cook

11 Entries

Kelly Meier

August 16, 2012

Tom: It was such a pleasure to hear stories about your dad, and to hear how he was doing/coping with his health. He fought a great battle. I was also fortunate enough to be able to enjoy his cinnamon bread, Rhubarb pie and cracker bread. It was truly amazing....the best! God bless this man and his family and grant him the peace he so deserves.

Kelly Meier

August 16, 2012

Tom: It was so fun when you would share stories about your dad and keeping me posted, on a daily basis, on his health. He fought a great battle. I'm sure your dad was a great man. Look in the morrior, buddy! Thanks for sharing his cinnamon bread and cracker bread. They were the best! God bless this man, and his family, and grant him the peace is so deserves.
XOXO Kel

August 16, 2012

Tom: It was so fun to hear the stories you would share about your dad. I also loved it when you would share his cracker bread and cinnamon bread. They were the best around. May God bless him and grant him peace!
Love you - Kelly

Doug & Susie Heffernan and family

August 16, 2012

We send our sympathies and hugs to the Cook family. Ray was a kind and gentle man. Ray had a long and rewarding career with Peterson Company. He provided opportunity to our family by hiring Doug 24 years ago. Ray helped build Peterson Company into the success that it is today. We are thinking of the family at this difficult time.

Matt Brennan

August 14, 2012

To Tom:

Mary Kay and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to you and your family regarding the loss of the person we fondly knew as “Mr. Cook.”

He truly was one of the great ones whom I will always remember. He had the disposition of a saint which he demonstrated on all too many occasions: getting a couple of soon-to-be 9th graders summer jobs at Judge; taking a young green-horn on deer hunts; staying calm regarding a BB gun and Christmas lights; retrieving a Bronco and Jeep off side-hills; and, always being there as a second father.

I hope the good memories you have of him will help get you through this hard time. I am sure your father is now celebrating his life with all the loved ones who preceded him in death.

August 13, 2012

Ray was a good friend and a great salesman. I first met him during his Peterson
Co. days. I was a buyer at Sperry. We were also in the Knights of Columbus together. He also served as president of the Ambrosians at St. Ambrose Parish.
May God be good to him!

John F. Welsh

August 13, 2012

Joe and Pam Maring have alot of good memories. Ray will be missed. I have alot of fond memories of Uncle Ray.. golf tournaments him telling me to drive a golf cart out to meet everyone at the Family Cribari Golf Tournament.. he is a very precious to all of us and will be missed. Our condolenses are to all of the family. Cheers Uncle Ray and Rest in peace. Love you The Marings

Jay & Bonnie Tincher

August 13, 2012

To the Cook Family we would like to express our condolences for the loss of Ray. He was a true gentleman. In our association with Ray over the years he was always kind, thoughtful, understanding and fair. He will be. missed. He's probably playing golf in heaven. We are sure he arraigned for his golf clubs to be FED-Xed.

August 13, 2012

Ray was our next door neighbor - he never complained about his health--he was tough! but gentle, especially with my wife melinda~We are going to miss him! ---he would plow my driveway of snow-and hit my sprinkler head every year! cause he couldnt see too well(i never told him)we were just thankful for Ray--the best neighbor anyone could wish for! may his memeory be eternal-Nick and Melinda Poulos

Rick Newton

August 13, 2012

To Tom, my sincere prayers and condolences to you and your family.

Esther Brusch

August 12, 2012

To the Cook's I am so sorry for your loss. I found out yesterday about and it made sad to find out that someone from such a great generation has passed. May the blessing of our God be with you and your family during this time. The Brusch's

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