Wesley Cook

Wesley Cook, age 59 of Belle Fourche, died Monday, February 23, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:30am Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at the Belle Fourche Global Methodist Church. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are with Leverington Funeral Home of the Northern Hills in Belle Fourche. Friends may leave written condolences online at: www.LeveringtonFH.com

Wesley James Cook was born September 16, 1966 in Mobridge, South Dakota. He was the son of Norman and Edith (Perry) Cook. Wes grew up in several areas including Timber Lake, Washington, and Belle Fourche. He was united in marriage to Kristine Juhala in 1988. When he was just 13 years old, Wes learned to drive a truck. By the time he was 16 he had his CDL. He drove truck for Rapid Construction, he hauled bentonite, but when he got into logging, that was his true love. In 2005 he purchased his first logging truck and then his trucking business began. For the past 7 years, Wes has been trucking over the road for W & K Trucking. For the past two years it was a blessing to be able to truck with his son-in-law, Q’Andre. This past January, Wes was forced to retire from trucking due to health reasons.

Wes loved logging and trucking. His work ethic was very strong. He was also a caring man, softhearted, and loved his wife and family. He was talented at fixing things and making them work again. He will be missed greatly by his family.

Wes is survived by his wife, Kris of Belle Fourche; children, Amanda (Q’Andre) Edwards of Belle Fourche, Justin (Jordan Knight) of Belle Fourche, James of Belle Fourche; daughter Machellea Cook of Belle Fourche; 6 grandchildren: Isabellea, John, Davon, Remy, Alivia, Aksel; brothers, Monte Cook of Arizona, Robin Cook of North Dakota; and sisters, Margaret “Peggy” Tichi of Belle Fourche, and Ruby (Don) Kuhn of Canada. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandchild Jordan Curl; brother Andy Cook; and brother-in-law, Lurey Tishi.

Celebration of Life Service

10:30 A.M. – Tuesday – March 10, 2026

Belle Fourche Global Methodist Church

Belle Fourche, South Dakota

Officiant

Pastor Sheri Fadley

Tributes

Justin Cook

Amanda Edwards

Music

(Recorded)

“Wish You Were Here”

“Songbird”

“Never Not Remember You”

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