Zachary James Cook, 17, was given his wings and went into our God’s arms on November
8, 2009, at the Quartz Mountain Regional Airport. Zach went to fly for fun, but little did he
or his family know he would receive his wings and take the longest flight of his life into
Heaven!
Zach was born July 2, 1992, to Perry and Christa (Brewer) Cook in Wichita, Kansas. He is
survived by his parents of Altus, Oklahoma; brother, Alex, 21, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida;
two sisters, Madison, 11, and Macinzee, 6, of the home. He is also survived by
grandparents Charlotte and James Robert Cook of Blackwell, Oklahoma; Pat and Charlie
Brewer of Strawberry, Arizona; great-grandmother, Alma Favreau of Dodge City, Kansas;
aunts and uncles, Sherry and Chad Lessert of Blackwell, Chuck and Jenean Brewer of
Gilbert, Arizona, Clarke and Kisha Brewer of El Mirage, Arizona; five cousins, Clayton and
Braydon Lessert of Blackwell, Carson, Carter, and Carly Brewer of El Mirage, Arizona.
He is also survived by a host of friends, who were like family to mention a few: Jacob
Wilson, Josh Adrian, Kale Westover, Lane Billarrial, Kelsey Allen…the list goes on. He
was preceded in death by his grandfather, Richard Joseph Favreau, grandfather, Raymond
Hall Cook, grandmother, Doris Margret Cook, great-grandparents, Bessie and Glenn
Carson, Ernestine Young, and Charles Brewer.
Zach lived his early childhood in Tucson, Arizona, where he loved peewee sports and
weekly zoo outings. He moved to Altus at the age of five, where he continued his love of
sports. He attended Sunset Elementary K-5 and attended Altus Middle School for half of
his 6th grade year. Before moving to Fairford, England, where he finished his 6th grade year
at Croughton, England, he then attended 7th and 8th grades at London Central High School
in High Wycombe, England. Zach returned to Altus, Oklahoma, and attended Altus High
School for his 9th, 10th, and was currently enjoying his junior year.
While attending school in England, Zach was honored with many awards…a few honors
including “Duke of Edinburgh Award” for leadership, “Honor Roll with Distinction”, both 7th
and 8th grades, and he was chosen for Jr. Leadership Seminar in Obermesel, Germany. He
continued his love of sports while overseas and his favorites included tennis and wrestling
both 7th and 8th grade years, which was held in Lakenheath, England. Zach was the UK
Champion with an undefeated record. Upon his return to Altus, he continued sports and
also pursued his love of art. He was presently involved with preparation of the “Winter
Wonderland” Altus High School play.
Zach loved his family, his friends, and his God. He lived more in 17 years than most
people do in a lifetime. He met every situation with humor and his big smile. He lit up the
room when he walked in. Zach was optimistic and full of fun and jokes. He touched lives all
around the world, and he will be greatly missed. His friends spread from England, Germany,
China, Japan, and back home again. Zach was a big fan of Larry Fitzgerald and had helped
his family give Larry a tour in England.
Zach believed that God had a plan for his life, and he was excited about his future. He
loved cars and working on them with his dad, water sports, and spending time with his
friends. Although he loved to make people laugh, he was also very caring and
compassionate. Zach, we will meet you in the morning…we love you.
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The Most beautiful things in this world
Cannot be seen or even touched
They must be felt with the heart
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Remember Me
To the living...I am gone,
To the sorrowful...I will never return,
To the angry...I was cheated.
But to the happy...I am at peace,
And to the faithful...I have never left.
I cannot speak...But I can listen,
I cannot be seen...But I can be heard.
So as you stand upon a shore,
Gazing at a beautiful sea...Remember me.
As you look upon a flower,
And admire its simplicity...Remember me.
Remember me in your heart,
Your thoughts...and your memories.
Of the times we loved...The times we cried,
The times we fought...And the times we laughed.
For if you will always think of me,
I will never be gone.
