Dennis “Jake” Jensen Cook was born in Billings, Montana, on Dec. 25, 1939, to the late Joseph Johnson Cook and the late Cleo Christine Jensen. He was returned home to our Heavenly Father on Aug. 15, 2015. He passed peacefully surrounded by his wife and children.
Dennis was raised in Cowley. He eventually moved to Lovell and worked for the highway department and later owned a gas station. He moved to Laramie in 1972, where he began working at the port of entry, then the Wyoming State Highway Patrol, where he served for 22 years. Upon retiring from the patrol, he met and married his sweetheart Helen Meisner on June 3, 1989. Dennis and Helen continued their journey in Greeley, Colorado, where he went to work as a safety supervisor for Yellow Freight, later transferring to Raytown, Missouri, where he resided for the last 15 years.
Dennis was larger than life and meaner than a snake. His sense of humor was appreciated and his temper feared. His smile could light up a room and his scowl could clear it. He was a fierce protector with a huge heart. His family was his greatest love, and he often had a hard time expressing it. But he had a way of making each member of his very large family feel special by showing up for every momentous occasion, always sending his personalized birthday cards and making time for thoughtful conversations, and he was always ready with a great, big bear hug. He cherished making memories and sharing stories with his loved ones. He recently declared his grandchildren were his reason for living. He made great efforts in his last years to strengthen his relationships with his children and grandchildren, and they will love him eternally for it.
Dennis was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He spent countless hours working on family history, which he loved. He was an avid Star Trek fan and enjoyed the excitement of assisting stranded travelers in a snowstorm, collecting clocks and the company of his cats, Felix and Socks. He had style, always wearing a cool hat and suspenders. He could wow his grandchildren by removing teeth from his mouth, shaking candy from their heads and talking gibberish. His legacy will live on through stories, traditions, sharing words of wisdom, making new memories and knowing he will be reunited with his family one day.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Cleo; stepfather Clinton Beddes; and three great-grandchildren, Brenna, Peter and Theo.
He is survived by his eternal companion Helen; children Elaine (Wayne), Michelle (Tim), Cyndi (Gene), Kelly (Bobby), Brad (Chanon), Kim (Andrew), Mike, Cheryl and two stepsons, Dave (Marie) and Jason (Tracy); brothers, Richard (Rosie), Bruce (Loretta) and Lynn (Debbie); sister Pam (Ralph); 36 grandchildren; 92 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and life-long friends.
© Laramie Boomerang August 19, 2015
Dennis was raised in Cowley. He eventually moved to Lovell and worked for the highway department and later owned a gas station. He moved to Laramie in 1972, where he began working at the port of entry, then the Wyoming State Highway Patrol, where he served for 22 years. Upon retiring from the patrol, he met and married his sweetheart Helen Meisner on June 3, 1989. Dennis and Helen continued their journey in Greeley, Colorado, where he went to work as a safety supervisor for Yellow Freight, later transferring to Raytown, Missouri, where he resided for the last 15 years.
Dennis was larger than life and meaner than a snake. His sense of humor was appreciated and his temper feared. His smile could light up a room and his scowl could clear it. He was a fierce protector with a huge heart. His family was his greatest love, and he often had a hard time expressing it. But he had a way of making each member of his very large family feel special by showing up for every momentous occasion, always sending his personalized birthday cards and making time for thoughtful conversations, and he was always ready with a great, big bear hug. He cherished making memories and sharing stories with his loved ones. He recently declared his grandchildren were his reason for living. He made great efforts in his last years to strengthen his relationships with his children and grandchildren, and they will love him eternally for it.
Dennis was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He spent countless hours working on family history, which he loved. He was an avid Star Trek fan and enjoyed the excitement of assisting stranded travelers in a snowstorm, collecting clocks and the company of his cats, Felix and Socks. He had style, always wearing a cool hat and suspenders. He could wow his grandchildren by removing teeth from his mouth, shaking candy from their heads and talking gibberish. His legacy will live on through stories, traditions, sharing words of wisdom, making new memories and knowing he will be reunited with his family one day.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Cleo; stepfather Clinton Beddes; and three great-grandchildren, Brenna, Peter and Theo.
He is survived by his eternal companion Helen; children Elaine (Wayne), Michelle (Tim), Cyndi (Gene), Kelly (Bobby), Brad (Chanon), Kim (Andrew), Mike, Cheryl and two stepsons, Dave (Marie) and Jason (Tracy); brothers, Richard (Rosie), Bruce (Loretta) and Lynn (Debbie); sister Pam (Ralph); 36 grandchildren; 92 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and life-long friends.
© Laramie Boomerang August 19, 2015
Dennis “Jake” Jensen Cook was born in Billings, Montana, on Dec. 25, 1939, to the late Joseph Johnson Cook and the late Cleo Christine Jensen. He was returned home to our Heavenly Father on Aug. 15, 2015. He passed peacefully surrounded by his wife and children.
Dennis was raised in Cowley. He eventually moved to Lovell and worked for the highway department and later owned a gas station. He moved to Laramie in 1972, where he began working at the port of entry, then the Wyoming State Highway Patrol, where he served for 22 years. Upon retiring from the patrol, he met and married his sweetheart Helen Meisner on June 3, 1989. Dennis and Helen continued their journey in Greeley, Colorado, where he went to work as a safety supervisor for Yellow Freight, later transferring to Raytown, Missouri, where he resided for the last 15 years.
Dennis was larger than life and meaner than a snake. His sense of humor was appreciated and his temper feared. His smile could light up a room and his scowl could clear it. He was a fierce protector with a huge heart. His family was his greatest love, and he often had a hard time expressing it. But he had a way of making each member of his very large family feel special by showing up for every momentous occasion, always sending his personalized birthday cards and making time for thoughtful conversations, and he was always ready with a great, big bear hug. He cherished making memories and sharing stories with his loved ones. He recently declared his grandchildren were his reason for living. He made great efforts in his last years to strengthen his relationships with his children and grandchildren, and they will love him eternally for it.
Dennis was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He spent countless hours working on family history, which he loved. He was an avid Star Trek fan and enjoyed the excitement of assisting stranded travelers in a snowstorm, collecting clocks and the company of his cats, Felix and Socks. He had style, always wearing a cool hat and suspenders. He could wow his grandchildren by removing teeth from his mouth, shaking candy from their heads and talking gibberish. His legacy will live on through stories, traditions, sharing words of wisdom, making new memories and knowing he will be reunited with his family one day.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Cleo; stepfather Clinton Beddes; and three great-grandchildren, Brenna, Peter and Theo.
He is survived by his eternal companion Helen; children Elaine (Wayne), Michelle (Tim), Cyndi (Gene), Kelly (Bobby), Brad (Chanon), Kim (Andrew), Mike, Cheryl and two stepsons, Dave (Marie) and Jason (Tracy); brothers, Richard (Rosie), Bruce (Loretta) and Lynn (Debbie); sister Pam (Ralph); 36 grandchildren; 92 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and life-long friends.
© Laramie Boomerang August 19, 2015
Dennis was raised in Cowley. He eventually moved to Lovell and worked for the highway department and later owned a gas station. He moved to Laramie in 1972, where he began working at the port of entry, then the Wyoming State Highway Patrol, where he served for 22 years. Upon retiring from the patrol, he met and married his sweetheart Helen Meisner on June 3, 1989. Dennis and Helen continued their journey in Greeley, Colorado, where he went to work as a safety supervisor for Yellow Freight, later transferring to Raytown, Missouri, where he resided for the last 15 years.
Dennis was larger than life and meaner than a snake. His sense of humor was appreciated and his temper feared. His smile could light up a room and his scowl could clear it. He was a fierce protector with a huge heart. His family was his greatest love, and he often had a hard time expressing it. But he had a way of making each member of his very large family feel special by showing up for every momentous occasion, always sending his personalized birthday cards and making time for thoughtful conversations, and he was always ready with a great, big bear hug. He cherished making memories and sharing stories with his loved ones. He recently declared his grandchildren were his reason for living. He made great efforts in his last years to strengthen his relationships with his children and grandchildren, and they will love him eternally for it.
Dennis was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He spent countless hours working on family history, which he loved. He was an avid Star Trek fan and enjoyed the excitement of assisting stranded travelers in a snowstorm, collecting clocks and the company of his cats, Felix and Socks. He had style, always wearing a cool hat and suspenders. He could wow his grandchildren by removing teeth from his mouth, shaking candy from their heads and talking gibberish. His legacy will live on through stories, traditions, sharing words of wisdom, making new memories and knowing he will be reunited with his family one day.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Cleo; stepfather Clinton Beddes; and three great-grandchildren, Brenna, Peter and Theo.
He is survived by his eternal companion Helen; children Elaine (Wayne), Michelle (Tim), Cyndi (Gene), Kelly (Bobby), Brad (Chanon), Kim (Andrew), Mike, Cheryl and two stepsons, Dave (Marie) and Jason (Tracy); brothers, Richard (Rosie), Bruce (Loretta) and Lynn (Debbie); sister Pam (Ralph); 36 grandchildren; 92 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and life-long friends.
© Laramie Boomerang August 19, 2015
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