Raymond Howard Cook

Raymond Howard Cook, 57, passed away peacefully at his home in Blackfoot, Idaho, Sunday, November 18, 2012. Raymond was born February 6, 1955 to Howard (Bud) and Opal Cook.

Raymond grew up and lived most of his life in the Tyhee/Fort Hall area. He attended schools at Tyhee Elementary, Hawthorne Jr. High and Highland High School.

Raymond worked with his father on the farm. He did labor and construction work for several years; he installed siding, drove potato trucks and worked for Bingham County Transfer Station.

He married Sirrinda Gerstlauer October 29, 1993 and was very happy to become Dad to both Jessica and Christopher.

Raymond had a very kind and loving heart. He was very helpful to those that needed it. He enjoyed fishing, working in his yard and garden. He loved watching old western movies. The biggest joy was being ‘Big Pa' to Jeremy and ‘Papa' to Ariel, his grandchildren.

He is survived by Sirrinda, his sisters: Barbara Davis, Esther Hoffman, Louise (Steve) Richardson, Mary (Rodney Edward) Cook, step-daughter: Jessica Gerstlauer, grandchildren: Jeremy and Ariel and six nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Cook, mother, Opal Cook, brother-in-law, Dan Hoffman, step-son, Christopher Seratt, and brother-in-law, Dean Davis.

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