Jack Arnold Cook (1946-2023)

COOK, MOLLN, AUCH, MOORE

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 8/24/2023 at 16:42:53

From Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, Ames, Story County, Iowa.

Jack Arnold Cook, 76, passed away on January 15, 2023 in Ames, Iowa. A public visitation will be held at Christ Community Church (5501 George Washington Carver Ave, Ames, IA 50010) on Thursday, January 19, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow on Friday, January 20, 2023, at Christ Community Church at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be held at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery (34024 Veterans Memorial Dr, Adel, IA 50003) on Monday, January 23, 2023, at 12:30 p.m.

Jack was born in rural Adair County, Iowa, on October 29, 1946, to Charles and Vera (Molln) Cook. He grew up on a farm with his three brothers and attended Greenfield Community Schools, graduating in 1965. He then attended National Meat Cutting School, graduating in 1965. Jack enlisted in the Army and served in Vietnam from 1965-1968. He was stationed in Da Nang, Huế, and Fubi. He achieved a rank of Sergeant E-5 and an honorable discharge.

Jack moved back to Ames and met his wife Connie (Auch). They were married on April 4, 1970, and began their married life in Ames. Jack worked as a meat cutter at Safeway and then Hy-Vee until he retired. Jack was an active member and Post Commander for the Slater Legion Post and a lifelong commander and member of VFW Post 674 in Ames. Jack served as a member and past president of Ames Patriotic Council and also served six years on the Veterans Memorial Committee and helped raise funds for the Ames Veterans Memorial.

Jack was a lifelong Cubs fan and enjoyed pheasant hunting with friends, family, and his loyal hunting dog Molly. He also enjoyed golfing and traveling with his wife and family. In retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his grandkids. He was a member of Christ Community Church where he willingly volunteered to serve as needed and was head of the servant team.

Jack is survived by his wife, Connie, children Susan Moore (Mike), David Cook (Michelle), and Nathan Cook (Sabrina), his brother Kevin Cook (Patricia), grandchildren Tanner (Shyanne), Charles, Nora, Neva, Connor, Jacob, Cassandra, Madelyn "Onyx", Genevieve, Penelope, his two great-grandchildren Brystol and Barrett and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Curtis Cook and Keith Cook, sister-in-law Carol (Strong) Cook, and grandson Theodore.

Memorial Donations may be made to Israel Family Hospice House, Samaritan's Purse: (Operation Heal our Patriots), or Christ Community Church in Jack's name.