COOK, Catherine Jean

Published in Yuma Sun on May 30, 2021 -
Yuma, Arizona -

Mrs. Catherine Jean CJ Cook, age 65, of Yuma, AZ, passed away 
unexpectedly on November 12th 2020.

She was born July 30, 1955, in Omaha, Nebraska, a daughter of the late 
Ralph and Shirley Wever.

CJ is survived by her husband Jerry of Yuma, AZ; one daughter and son-
in-law Christina Garnier (Jeremy) of Goodyear, AZ; two step-sons, Mike 
Cook of Virginia and David Cook of Texas; three grandchildren, Isaac 
Garnier, Constance Garnier, and Caydance Garnier; as well as many 
other family and friends who will miss her dearly.

After honorably serving for 23 years, CJ retired from the Marine Corps 
as a Master Sergeant. Following her retirement, CJ spent time as a 
caregiver, volunteer at the Elks lodge, and also as a 
contractor/manager for a local management company. More recently, CJ 
enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, watching John Wayne 
movies, and testing her luck at the local casino.

A celebration of life will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, June 5th at 
the American Legion Post #19 in Yuma, AZ.

*Please wear purple as it was CJ's favorite color.

Please sign the guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/yumasun

Posted by mhenderson on May 30, 2021

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