Senate Reference No. 02-14

MEMORIAL RESOLUTION

JACK D. COOK

MAY 13, 1923 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2002

Jack D. Cook, Professor Emeritus of Manufacturing Technology, passed away on

September 30, 2002, and the community lost a dedicated educator, professional engineer and loyal American. He served our University for over a decade, after many years of industrial experience, and brought a wealth of practical knowledge to the classroom for the benefit of our students. He is missed by his family and friends.

Jack was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1923 and spent most of his life in the Midwest. He was a registered professional engineer and worked in his profession at Bendix Aircraft Division and Magnavox Corporation. After 27 years of industrial experience, he joined IPFW August 21, 1974, and became program director of the Industrial Engineering Technology program. He wrote several books and articles on industrial engineering and statistical quality control, and continued to serve his profession as a consultant to many corporations. He served as a chapter and a national officer of the American Society of Value Engineering, and was a local chapter officer of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. He further served the teaching profession as a national representative of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers on the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Jack served his country in World War II and received a Combat Infantryman’s Badge and a Purple Heart. His service at Bendix Aircraft and Magnavox was an extension of his commitment to his country and its continued strength.

Jack is survived by his two sons, John of Lake Mary, Florida and Thomas of Houston, Texas, as well as one daughter, Maureen C. Rehmer, of Fort Wayne. He is also survived by two brothers, Gene of Delano, Minnesota and Herbert of Baltimore, Maryland, and five grandchildren. He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church here in Fort Wayne.