Aunt Chris, We love you and will miss you beyond what words can express!! Our lives are forever blessed because of you and your great family. We grieve and hurt because of the immediate separation, and yet feel at peace because the eternal knowledge we share. We will always smile and feel of the happiness and great love you brought to us. We will always feel of your sweet spirit, we will always cherish and hold close to our hearts all of the wonderful memories you gave us. We love you!
Kristi & Kurt, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Your mom was a beautiful lady and she raised a wonderful family. May she rest now in peace and may your family find peace knowing she is no longer suffering. My thoughts and prayers are will you and your family.
My mom just told me that you lost your sweet wife and mother this morning. Chris had a smile that could light up a room and a spirit to match. I extend my most heartfelt condolences to all of you. I pray for your peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Kristi - words don't really suffice; however, I know from reading this blog that your mom and dad raised a Godly family and I pray that you feel His comfort - through the grief.
If you don't object, I would like to post Chris's obituary on my Aimless Blog (with her beautiful photo - with your permission).
God bless and comfort and sustain your family; I know you will miss Chris each and every day.
It seems months ago, but as we add up the time, it was nearly 20 years ago we moved to Farmington. Four little boys in hand, we met our new Bishop, Jack D. Cook and his sweet wife who took us in as family. We hired their youngest daughter, Kristi, and taught her the difference between shadscale and saltbush. One of our fond memories was having a company party in the Cook back yard that first year,celebrating a successful summer-no wrecked cars, no one hurt and all the work got done. As the years passed, whatever the calling, whatever the ward the Cooks were family. We lived with Jack and Chris for six weeks in the "Cook Hotel" while a new home was being built. That was a sad parting, to leave our dear friends and begin living in our own home. In no time, we were welcomed back. usually just before midnight to sit up for hours and finished some of those late night talks! We laughed, cried and often counseled each other in the early hours of the morning. What a blessing to know you two. Some say this life is made of strangers passing one another-- not for Chris, she knew everyone, and loved them dearly. What an example she was to us. Jack and I sometimes go to lunch, doesn't matter where we go, he is always greeted by a friend, usually several. Chris was no different, she made us all feel like we were her best friend, and the "Hotel" was always open. In so many respects, we were the students, and were being taught by two of the best. May we all take those lessons Chris taught us, and be a better people, better parents, and especially better grandparents. We love you as family, miss you as family, and promise to never forget those precious times we had with you. With all our love, Bruce and Ruth Buchanan
Chris was my laurel teacher many many years ago. I love going to YW with her as my teacher. She gave each of us in that class a beautiful white handkerchief to use in the temple when we got married. And we were suppose to put it in our scriptures until that day. I continue to keep mine in my scriptures to remind me how important temple marriage is.
Aunt Chris, We love you and will miss you beyond what words can express!! Our lives are forever blessed because of you and your great family. We grieve and hurt because of the immediate separation, and yet feel at peace because the eternal knowledge we share. We will always smile and feel of the happiness and great love you brought to us. We will always feel of your sweet spirit, we will always cherish and hold close to our hearts all of the wonderful memories you gave us. We love you!
ReplyDeleteUncle Jack and Family, we love you!
With all our love, Darin, Allison, and the boys.
My Big Sis Chris!
ReplyDeleteMy heart is truly broken. I know why the Holy Ghost is called the Comforter. It is so difficult to express the loss I feel. I Love You Chris!
Little Sis,
Jeanne
Kristi & Kurt,
ReplyDeleteI'm so very sorry for your loss. Your mom was a beautiful lady and she raised a wonderful family. May she rest now in peace and may your family find peace knowing she is no longer suffering. My thoughts and prayers are will you and your family.
Gerri Woodside
Dear Cook Family,
ReplyDeleteMy mom just told me that you lost your sweet wife and mother this morning. Chris had a smile that could light up a room and a spirit to match. I extend my most heartfelt condolences to all of you. I pray for your peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Heather Buchanan Pack
Kristi - words don't really suffice; however, I know from reading this blog that your mom and dad raised a Godly family and I pray that you feel His comfort - through the grief.
ReplyDeleteIf you don't object, I would like to post Chris's obituary on my Aimless Blog (with her beautiful photo - with your permission).
God bless and comfort and sustain your family; I know you will miss Chris each and every day.
Hope Coslett Pees
pierrejouett@satx.rr.com
It seems months ago, but as we add up the time, it was nearly 20 years ago we moved to Farmington. Four little boys in hand, we met our new Bishop, Jack D. Cook and his sweet wife who took us in as family. We hired their youngest daughter, Kristi, and taught her the difference between shadscale and saltbush. One of our fond memories was having a company party in the Cook back yard that first year,celebrating a successful summer-no wrecked cars, no one hurt and all the work got done.
ReplyDeleteAs the years passed, whatever the calling, whatever the ward the Cooks were family. We lived with Jack and Chris for six weeks in the "Cook Hotel" while a new home was being built. That was a sad parting, to leave our dear friends and begin living in our own home. In no time, we were welcomed back. usually just before midnight to sit up for hours and finished some of those late night talks! We laughed, cried and often counseled each other in the early hours of the morning. What a blessing to know you two. Some say this life is made of strangers passing one another-- not for Chris, she knew everyone, and loved them dearly. What an example she was to us. Jack and I sometimes go to lunch, doesn't matter where we go, he is always greeted by a friend, usually several. Chris was no different, she made us all feel like we were her best friend, and the "Hotel" was always open.
In so many respects, we were the students, and were being taught by two of the best. May we all take those lessons Chris taught us, and be a better people, better parents, and especially better grandparents. We love you as family, miss you as family, and promise to never forget those precious times we had with you. With all our love, Bruce and Ruth Buchanan
Chris was my laurel teacher many many years ago. I love going to YW with her as my teacher. She gave each of us in that class a beautiful white handkerchief to use in the temple when we got married. And we were suppose to put it in our scriptures until that day. I continue to keep mine in my scriptures to remind me how important temple marriage is.
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BEAUTIFUL!!!! What a treasure. I have always thought your mom was one of the most beautiful women know- I can see that I was right!
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