Gerald Dean Cookston

Graveside service for Gerald "Gerry" Cookston Jr. will be at 11:00a.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Mount Pisgah Cemetery in Gillette, Wyoming with Erik Bergquist officiating. Gerald Dean Cookston, age 56, of Gillette, Wyoming, died June 16, 2013 near Wright, WY due to injuries received in vehicle accident. Gerry was born to Gerald and Marjorie (Moore) Cookston in Newcastle, Wyoming on April 12, 1957. As a young man the family moved to Michigan, but Gerry later returned to Wyoming to be near his father. Gerry attended school in Wyoming and received his Diesel Technology Certificate in Laramie, Wyoming. He worked in oil fields throughout Wyoming and Montana. He married Mary Jo DeSomber-Barnes on August 12, 2006; the couple making Gillette their home had two sheltie dogs Krissy and Sadie. Krissy being the apple of Gerry's eye. He was employed at Wyoming machinery and later become a heavy equipment operator for Cloud Peak Energy working at Cordero Rojo mine. He took pride in his knowledge of operating equipment. Gerry had a passion for motorcycles and enjoyed his travels on his bike. He also loved anything outdoors and enjoyed camping. Gerry is survived by his wife Mary Jo Cookston of Gillette, Wy; his brother Andrew Cookston of Denver, CO; his sister Rosalea Smith of Denver, Co; one niece, five nephews and his beloved dogs, Krissy and Sadie. He is preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Marjorie in 2009.A memorial has been established in Gerry's name to benefit Friends of Gillette Animal Shelter. Memorials and condolences may be sent in Gerry's name in care of Walker Funeral Home, 410 Medical Arts Court, Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via our website: www.walkerfuneralhome.com Funeral Home:Walker Funeral Home410 Medical Arts CourtGillette, WYUS 82716