Background
Cook, John Edward was born on April 1, 1931 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, United States. Son of Jess Ambrose and Chala Elizabeth (Wright) Cook.
Cook, John Edward was born on April 1, 1931 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, United States. Son of Jess Ambrose and Chala Elizabeth (Wright) Cook.
Graduated from high school, Anchorage.
Electrician, lineman Local 1547 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Anchorage, 1951-1978. Owner Sterling (Alaska) Tesoro - Cooks Cafe, since 1978.
Board member road service Kenac Peninsula Borough, Soldotna, 1986-1989. With United States Air Force, 1947-1949, Alaska Guard, 1950-1955. Member Lions (president 1986-1988), Elks, Masons, Shriners, International Brotherhood Electrical Workers.
Married Carol Ann Rydberg, November 22, 1951. Children: Theresa, Cathy, Betty, Sally, Carolyn.