Henry M. Cook

Henry Morgan Cook, 61, of Mitchell Valley, Neb., died Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at his home. At his request, cremation has taken place. 

Henry was born Oct. 11, 1954, at Ontario, Calif., to James and Augusta (Swearingen) Cook. The family moved to Arkansas where he received his education. 

He worked as an outfitter guide in the Scapegoat Wilderness near Lincoln, Mont., for several years. He moved to Great Falls and worked for Waddell and Reed for a few years before moving to Conrad, Montana and working for Schwans. 

Most recently, he worked for Big Sky Airlines as an airline flight dispatcher. 

Henry was united in marriage to Pam Ehlers on June 29, 1990, at Midland. The couple made their home in Montana before moving to the Gering area in 2003.

Henry was an active Lay Visitor Minister at St. Francis Episcopal Church, previous board member, and Vestry member. He loved his dog Lightning, horses, gardening, hunting, fishing, playing basketball  and watching college and professional basketball. He was an avid reader. 

Henry is survived by his wife, Pam, daughter, Nicolette, son, Walker, brothers James Cook of Texas and Robert Swearingen of Tennessee, sisters, Carolyn Avery of Illinois and Cora Reith of California; halfsister, Connie Sue Crowely of Arkansas, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Don and Sally Ehlers of Midland, and several extended family members.

Henry was preceded in death by his parents, and daughter, Cassidy. 

Memorial services were held at Saturday, June 18, at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Scottsbluff with Fr. Mark Selvey officiating. 

Graveside services are pending at Midland, S.D. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the “Henry Cook Memorial Scholarship fund” in care of the family. Tributes may be left at www.geringchapel.com