Anna Christine (Chris) Lumpkins Cook
March 24, 1939—
January 26, 2010
Chris Cook 70, daughter, sister, loving wife, mom, and grammy passed away Tuesday morning, January 26th 2010 in Salt Lake City, UT after a valiant fight with cancer. Chris was born in Ajo, AZ on March 24, 1939. She was the oldest of four children born to Louie Christianson Lumpkins and Genva (Robinson) Lumpkins.
She attended school in Albuquerque and Farmington, NM. She graduated from Farmington High School in 1957. She attended BYU in Provo, UT and UNM in Albuquerque, NM.
She married the love of her life and eternal companion Jack Denison Cook on January 29, 1960. Marriage later solemnized in the Mesa Arizona Temple on June 3, 1966. They were three days short in celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
She was a life long active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in many ward and stake callings and for the past eight years as an ordinance worker in the Albuquerque New Mexico Temple.
She is survived by her husband Jack Cook of Farmington, sons Bret Cook and wife Dee of Albuquerque, NM, Greg Cook and wife Amy of Gilbert, AZ, Kurt Cook of Farmington, NM. She is also survived by daughters Lori Webb and husband Chuck of Farmington, NM, and Kristi Mcilmoil and husband John of Provo, UT; nine grandchildren, Megan Cook, Ayrton Cook, Garrett Cook, Connor Cook, Ashley Wray, Chance Webb, JD Cook, McKay Cook, and John D. Mcilmoil; two great grandchildren Kade Webb and Eden Wray.
Her granddaughter, Tiffany Lynn Cook, her mother-in-law, Janet Cook and her daddy, Louie Lumpkins, preceded her in death.
She leaves behind a legacy of love, simple faith and inspiration to all. She will continue to be an angel among us. We love you Mom.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 1, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Stake Center, 4400 N. College Blvd. Following the services internment will be at Greenlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chuck Webb, John Mcilmoil Jr., Derek Wray, Chance Webb, Garrett Cook, John D. Mcilmoil, Ayrton Cook, Connor Cook, JD Cook, McKay Cook and Kade Webb.
A viewing will be held at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute Street, on Sunday January 31, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Arrangements are under the direction of Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, (505) 325-8688.
What a beautiful, classy, fun and loving woman Chris was! She has left a wonderful legacy for your family. She is loved by so many and has touched so many lives. May the Lord wrap his arms around you all and hold you up through these next few days and through the weeks and months to come.
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Scott and Earlene Rhien
Kristi,
ReplyDeleteThanks you so much for including all of us in your family's journey. I know it has been hard, but there are so many of us that love your mom, and your family, and it has truly been a blessing for us to feel like we could stay in touch with her as she went through this trial. I know that she has been a source of strength for many as she has helped to lighten others burdens and love others through our trials in this life. I guess in some small way by being able to pray specifically about things we have learned on the blog, we feel like we have in been able to give her a little of that love back. I think that you are truly amazing to be able to give of yourself as you have while writing through this trial. It is definitely a beautiful quality you have inherited from your mom. How I wish I could be there Monday, just to express my love for your family in person. What a tremendous effect you have all had on my life -The sweet tenderness and love from your mom, your dad with his warm smile and the twinkle in his eye that always made me feel special, Lori and her fun personality, your unshakable example throughout my life, and Kurt- one of the best friends I've ever had and the brother my husband never had. Please express my love to your family. You all will continue to be in our prayers.
All My Love,
Chanel
Kristi, I know it was hard, but thanks for keeping us posted. We love your mom. My children love your mom. She will be greatly missed. We're praying for your family during this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteLove, Juli Robinson
The service was really nice. Your family is so great to be around. I will miss Chris' jokes and jabs and lively spirit. You have all inherited that and really are a special family.
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chickenbutt