Thomas (Tom) Morriss Cook of San Diego died at the age of 75 on December 31st, 2014, after a 2 and half-year battle with mesothelioma. He was born on September 2nd, 1939 in Tallahassee, Florida to Ernest Walter Cook and Iona Virginia Morriss (Cook). His younger siblings were Beth Ellen and Brian Cook. When Tom was a boy, he and his father moved to Pennsylvania; where he later attended the University of Pennsylvania. After a year of college, Tom enlisted in the Navy and went off to save the world. Much of his time in the Navy involved working in intelligence and Tom experienced quite a bit of the world this way. He married young and had a daughter, Isabelle (Sabrina), and then later met the love of his life, Monika Sippel (Cook) whom he married and had Natalie, Christian, and Julia. Tom retired from the Navy as a Chief Warrant Officer (4) after 23 years and the family left Tokyo, Japan and moved to San Diego (where his mother and sister lived). Tom went to school full time, while working full time and driving about 150 miles a day. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and soon began his second career at Solar Turbines, a subsidiary of Caterpillar. Tom then received an MBA in International Business. All the while working and not missing a single Little League game or ballet recital. After retiring from another full career at Solar, Tom and Monika traveled the world; going to many of their favorite spots, as well as many which were on their "To Do" list. Tom also enjoyed living a healthy lifestyle, working out at the gym, training their German Shepherds, reading, celebrating anniversaries with Monika, rooting for the Chargers, being a member of the Military Officer Association of America, and of course, spoiling his grandchildren. Tom, known for his intelligence, humor, and devil may care attitude, made many friends throughout his life and kept those friendships alive. He will be sorely missed by all, and most by his family who are truly devastated to lose such a great man. Tom is survived by his wife, Monika, and children, Sabrina (husband Etienne), Natalie, Christian (wife Kelly) and Julia, and grandchildren: Oriane, Theodore, Hector, Gavin, Emma, and Carson. As well as sister, Beth Ellen Clark and brother Brian Cook, nephews Matt and Mark Holstein, niece Melissa Rodriguez, and nephew John Clark, and a multitude of cousins. Plus, 2 dogs and 4 cats. There will be two services. The first for all family, friends, and colleagues to be held on Monday, January 12th, 2015 at 2:00pm at: Erikson-Anderson Mortuary 8390 Allison Ave. La Mesa, CA 91942 619-466-3297 To be followed by a reception at: Admiral Baker Clubhouse (on the golf course) 2400 Admiral Baker Rd. San Diego, CA 92124 The second service will be for family only and will be held on Wednesday, January 14th, 2015 at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery where Tom will receive full military honors for his service to our great country. As patriotic and proud he was of this country, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to: Wounded Warriors Soldier’s Best Friends The USO Ultimately, Tom will be interred at Miramar National Cemetery. "It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived." -George S. Patton "Every man's life ends the same way. It is only the details of how he lived and how he died that distinguish one man from another." -Ernest Hemingway
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