Jerry H Cook, age 76, of Mesa, Arizona passed away on Tuesday November 6, 2018. Jerry was born to Alvin Grant Cook and Mary Jane DeWall on October 8, 1942 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jerry was a maintenance mechanic at Koppers in Vernon, California. He later worked and retired from Dunn-Edwards Paints where he started out mixing paint. Jerry was able to moved up to tinter, then foreman, and then supervisor for 2nd shift. In Maywood he had received the Life-Saving Award. Jerry was a member of the Elk's club while in California.
Jerry was a very giving and caring man. He was always will to help and loved life. He enjoyed oil painting, bowling, and woodworking. He was also known as a "jack of all trades".
Jerry is survived by; daughter Tammie Giovanni; daughter Sherri Surita; son-in-law David Surita; son Robert Cook; and daughter-in-law Joan Cook; brother Alvin Cook, sister-in-law Nancy Cook, sister Donna Burmingham, brother Richard Cook, sister-in-law Sylvia Cook, sister Mary Sainsbury, brother Steve Cook, sister-in-law Jilene Cook, sister Susan Caufman and brother-in-law Harold Caufman.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and spouses..
A celebration of life for Jerry will be held Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Mariposa Gardens Funeral Care, 6747 E Broadway Rd, Mesa, Arizona. A cremation will occur.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mariposagardens.com for the Cook family.
