Mom's Obituary

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 26^th 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 50^th 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.

An Angel Will Always Be Among Us

This is the most difficult entry to write. Mom passed away this morning surrounded by her eternal companion-Dad, and her children. Mom fought valiantly until she was called home.

Mom's funeral will be on Monday, February 1st at 10:00 am. The services will be located at the LDS Church (Stake Center) 4400 N. College Blvd. There will also be a viewing Sunday evening 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. at the Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home.

Our hearts are filled with gratitude to the angels of the Care Source Hospice Home. As sick as Mom was she continued to touch the lives of those that had the blessing to provide care for her. A heart felt thanks to each of you for prayers, notes, flowers, donations to HCI and loving Mom.

The tears will continue to fall but we know she has spoken, as the Apostle Paul, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." Mom was and will continue to be our Angel. "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid" (John 14:26–27).

Simple Faith

We know the way Mom has chosen to live her life will allow her to declare, as the Apostle Paul, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." Mom has a simple faith and that faith is pure love.

"Love is the guiding light that illuminates the disciple’s path and fills our daily walk with life, meaning, and wonder. Love is the measure of our faith, the inspiration for our obedience, and the true attitude of our discipleship. Love is the way of the disciple." President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Simple Reminders

As Dad and the five us knelt by Mom's bed for family prayer, we were reminded of what Mom would tell us each time we left home, "No empty chairs in the world to come." We were also reminded of the counsel given by Elder Neil A Maxwell, "rather than simply passing through trials, we must allow trials to pass through us in ways that sanctify us." Mom will always be the enduring legacy of allowing trials to sanctify her. May each of us follow her example of faith and courage.

Tender Moments

Mom has been blessed with a few peaceful days. However as the cancer continues to ravage her body comes the difficulty of breathing from the fluid filling her lungs. Despite the difficulties she continues to press forward with courage. No matter the struggle she constantly brings a smile to our broken hearts.
The priceless moment of the day came as all five us kids stood by Mom's bed. It was just like when we were little and we all lined up to give Mom a kiss goodnight. Tender moments will continue to be shared as Mom, Dad and the five of us are given one more day as a family.

Pics of Mom and Family Visits