Obituary of James Lawrence Cook

James Lawrence Cook of Oroville, CA passed away on October 12, 2015, at 1:42 am. Jim, as he was known, was born October 24, 1932, to Otis and Maude Cook of Porterville, CA. He was 12 days from his 83rd birthday. Jim served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and returned home to start a family. Jim married Alice Fuller of Sacramento, CA, in 1954 and was married until her death in March 2006. After the Air Force, Jim went to where work could be found. It took him to Michigan and back. Then he started working at a Chevron Gas Station, called Standard Oil in those days, as a gas station attendant in Sacramento, CA. After a couple months, he took his Air Force truck driving experience and began driving delivery trucks for Chevron Oil. He drove all over Northern California delivering gas and diesel to stations and logging companies that filled the mountains of Northern California. Jim retired in 1992 after nearly 40 years of Service. Jim enjoyed hunting, camping and fishing and both he and his wife loved playing bingo as well as spending time with their grandchildren. Jim taught his children many things, from a strong work ethic to repairing your car and house, being a good provider for the family. Jim and Alice had eight children together: seven boys and one girl. His daughter Alice died in a collision in January 1998. Jim is survived by his older sister Doris of Porterville, CA; and his six sons and their wives, Jim (and Pat), John (and Maria), Alan, Joey (and Virginia), Andy (and Kim), Ted (and Jeonga), and Timothy. Jim had 19 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. He was a caring man, father, husband, great grandfather, and great-great grandfather. Per Jim’s request no services will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Ramsey Funeral Home 530-534-3877.