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Sylvie Kasztan
June 11, 2023
I retired this year as a biology teacher of 33 years. Mr. Cook was my biology teacher at Tempe High in 1978 and one of the reasons I became a biology teacher. He was as entertaining as he was accomplished. Everyone, and I mean everyone loved Mr. Cook. I shared many a story in my classes over the years from those days as a student. Those stories never failed to bring a smile or a laugh. Before I ever knew I would become a teacher, I knew I would want to be just like him. He was as kind as he was disciplined, empathetic and approachable. He allowed me to see and experience the type of relationship every student hopes to have with their teacher. Thank you Mr. Cook for influencing generations of students. Your legacy lives on. God Bless.
Leanna Malone
April 26, 2021
Coach Cook as we called him, in high school, was one of the great ones. He built relationships with students and it came naturally. He was so encouraging and always was a beacon of light with wisdom and a great sense of humor. He and my father, Benny Malone, had formed a friendship over the years and shared a love of silk screening. He will truly be missed. To his family of loved ones I give my condolences. May God help to bring you comfort during your time of sorrow. I was a student and his friend.
Leanna Malone
April 26, 2021
Coach Cook was a wonderful spirit and was always full of life and advice for us, in high school. He developed a friendship with my father Benny Malone and they shared many good times and talks about silk screening. Coach Cook as we affectionately called him, will truly be missed. My heart and condolences to his family of loved ones. May God bring comfort in your time of sorrow.
Jay Gruber
March 16, 2021
Our Mothers were Sisters , He has always amazed me from when I was young and we went to Arizona to visit and he was painting murals on the gymnasium walls, and he came to Lamar and went to the public pool with us and amazed all of us with his cannon ball from the High dive. I got to visit him later in life when I was in the Pheonix area, then later in life he would come to Lamar and started printing shirts for The Buzzards Roost. Very amazing Man that was always such a pleasure to talk to on the phone and a lot better in person. He will always be one of my Heroes
Dave Rasley
March 7, 2021
Worked with Coach Cook at Tempe High starting in 1986. He was the Kindest most Decent man, a Gentle Giant. I could always go to him for advice or an Honest opinion. He was an Outstanding Teacher, Coach, and Friend. Rest In Peace My Friend.
Michael Burton
March 7, 2021
I cannot express in words what this man has done for me. He was my teacher, my coach, and my friend. He helped make me a state champion wrestler as well as my brother Stephen. He will be missed. My condolences to his wife Lil and his family. From my mom and my aunt, and myself, Rest In Peace Curtis Cook.
Richard Quintana
March 6, 2021
Coach Cook was an awesome human being. My best coach I ever had. So much amazing memory's, I would never forget the comments he made while coaching and have fun!!! R.I.P Coach Cook... Tempe High School, Class of 1990 !!!
Marty
March 5, 2021
I loved this guy. He was always so kind to me and i enjoyed hanging out with him. As fellow Marines we shared a common bond. I still have the USMC Kabar he gave me to remember him by
Tanya Warren
March 5, 2021
Coach Cook was a great inspiration,,, always had some encouraging words!!!
Such a blessing to have been at Tempe High with him 86-90!!!
THS
John Fees
March 5, 2021
Thankful for Curtis being a wonderful example to me at Tempe High School. He was a terrific teacher and wonderful coach. He led by example and demonstrated the courage and character to us so that we could go into the world and speak the truth. He was a true Buffaloe. Thanks to his family for sharing him with thousands of students who know to care more for others than just themselves.
David Lipinski
March 5, 2021
One of my favorite teachers. I have some funny memories from Coach Cook and his biology class at Tempe High. He will truly be missed.
Lori Annala Lee
March 5, 2021
My condelences to the entire family. Coach Cook was my AP Biology teacher at Tempe High School. I loved that class despite it being 0 hour. What a wonderful legacy of students that he impacted in the classroom and on the field, mat and track. Lori Annala Lee
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