Geoffrey Wayne Bookman Obituary (1947 - 2007)

Geoff Bookman passed away at home on November 13. He fought his cancer the way he lived his life, vigorously and without fear. He was an amazing husband, father, grandpa and friend; a mentor, volunteer, caregiver, Patriot, Mr. Fix-it, overtime family man, outdoorsman, world traveler, chef and photographer. His diverse hobbies included everything from HAM radios to skydiving. One of his greatest joys was working with the Boy Scouts for 30 years. His thirty year career with IBM and StorageTek allowed him many accomplishments and good friends. He will be missed by his wife Sherry Knowles Bookman, his father, Bob Bookman, brothers; Brian and Barry Bookman, sister, Katie Cook, son, Peter Bookman (Angelique), daughters; Amy Robbins (Keith), Beth Bookman, Claire Santiago (David) and twelve grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Angleton Bookman and grandson, Seth Robbins. A viewing will be held, Friday, November 23, 2007 from 6-8 pm at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy (10600 So.), South Jordan, UT. Funeral Services will be Saturday, November 24, 2007 at the Redwood Ward, 12070 S. Laurel Chase Dr., Riverton, UT at 11:00 am with a viewing one hour prior. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Boy Scouts of America. We love you Geoff.