Anchorage, Alaska
Sep 14, 1965 – Jun 16, 2017
Thomas Grant Cook died on Friday, June 16, 2017, of some idiotic cancer after a heroic battle he fought armed with humor, dignity and strength.The humor he got from Teeland Middle School - we laughed for hours about the crazy stuff his students and co-workers said and did.His dignity was handled...
Read MoreTom had a way about him that always made people smile and put them at ease, he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers to Sally and their family.
Darline McLaughlin
June 30, 2017 | Eagle River, AK
I was fortunate enough to know him as both Mr. Cook when he was my teacher at Muldoon Christian School and as Tom in my early adulthood when we played on the same softball team for a number of years. He was always kind and fair and even though I was a foolish kid, he always treated me like an adult. The amount of people at his memorial is a testament to who he was and how many people he impacted. This world's loss is heavens gain.
Chris Fraze
June 29, 2017 | Anchorage
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. He was an outstanding teacher who had a very positive impact on my son.
Joy Rowell
June 28, 2017 | Formally Of Wasilla, AK
We grieve with you, yet rejoice knowing that Thomas is with the LORD. Know that we are praying for you and your families.
Joe and Donna Held
June 28, 2017 | La Grande,, OR
There are no words to take away the pain of his loss but know that there are hundreds of people/kids whose life he changed for the better while serving his time here on earth. Hugs, Katie Rousey
June 28, 2017
Sally,
I am so deeply saddened to hear about Tom's sudden passing. We had just seen him a few month's ago at physical therapy and this just doesn't seem real. My heart aches for you and the rest of your family. Tom was such an amazing man and always had a smile on his face. He had a heart of gold and will be missed by so many. Sending you lots of love and prayers.
Kelly Parker
June 28, 2017 | Eagle River, AK
Oh my gosh! This breaks my heart- he was such a good man and was one of the few teachers at Teeland that treated me kindly- he helped me so much during my time teaching at Teeland. He knew how to listen and encourage others. He also loved to talk about his family and was such a light for Jesus. My prayers are with you all!! May God hold you in His arms and give you strength and comfort!
Gina Reese
June 28, 2017 | Wilson, TX
Mrs. Cook,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. He sounds like an amazing man. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jo Smith
June 28, 2017 | Chugiak, AK
What a wonderful man. My daughter had him for a science teacher and basketball coach and enjoyed every minute of it. He will truly be missed.
Jaime & Dominique Bodle
June 27, 2017 | Wasilla, AK
