James Philip Cooke

Background

Cooke, James Philip was born on November 29, 1909 in Rossland, British Columbia, Canada. Son of James Hugh and Lois Vietta (Adams) Cooke.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Oregon State University, 1934. MSMetE, University Idaho, 1939.

Career

Consultant in mining engineering, Portland, Oregon, 1936-1941. Process engineer ammunition manufacturing Remington Arms, Salt Lake City, 1941-1943. Construction engineer, radiation protection engineer, project engineer, development engineer E.I. DuPont, General Electric, United Nuclear Corporation, Richland, Washington, 1943-1969.

Control officer, administrator Tri County Air Pollution Control Authority, since 1971.

Achievements

• James Philip Cooke has been listed as a noteworthy chemical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Institute Chemical Engineers (local secretary, treasurer 1950), Washington State Air Pollution Control Association.

Interests

• Gardening, travel.

Connections

Married Faith Elinor Beamer, September 5, 1931. 1 child, Elinor Joanne Perlich.

Father:

James Hugh Cooke

Mother:

Lois Vietta (Adams) Cooke

Spouse:

Faith Elinor Beamer

child:

Elinor Joanne Perlich Cooke