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Former Utah Rep. Merrill Cook Dies at 79

Family announces July 18 public memorial at the Utah State Capitol.

Overview

  • His son, David Cook, said he died peacefully in Salt Lake City on Monday in a statement released Wednesday.
  • A public memorial is scheduled for noon on July 18 at the Capitol grounds, with a private graveside interment at Salt Lake City Cemetery.
  • He represented Utah’s 2nd Congressional District from 1997 to 2001.
  • During his tenure, he served on the House Banking Committee, the Space Science Subcommittee, and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
  • A businessman who co-founded Cook Slurry Company, he often self-funded campaigns and helped secure funding tied to the Salt Lake Olympic Games.