Burney Cook Obituary (2014)

ï¿½ Burney M. Cook passed away October 5, 2014. He was born December 16, 1924 in Torrey, UT to Alice Rose Teeples Cook and Daniel Marion Cook. He was married to Louise Bates Cook February 14,1956. Later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple September 1, 1990. They had 2 children, Bernice Johnson and Delvid (Cathy) Cook. Burney also leaves behind 4 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. Burney served in WWII and was stationed in the Asiatic Pacific as a mechanic and demolitions expert where he received a Bronze Star. He served the Disabled American Veterans as Commander of the Tooele Chapter. He also held the positions with the Utah State Chapter of the DAV as Sergeant-at-Arms, 3rd Junior Vice Commander, 1st Junior Vice Commander, and Senior Vice Commander. He served as Commander of the Utah Chapter of the DAV for 2 years in 1968 and 1969. He was active in the Utah Chapter of the Blind Veterans of America. Burney enjoyed the outdoors, particularly hunting, fishing, camping, and working on cars. He loved to travel and spend time with his family. Viewing will be at Tate Mortuary from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday, October 9th. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 10 at 1:30 pm with a viewing prior from Noon to 1:30 at Tate Mortuary, Grantsville. A viewing will be held at the LDS church in Ibapah, UT from12:00 to 1:00 with graveside services to follow. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Burney M Cook please visit our Sympathy Store.