COOK CHRONICLES

2nd Quarter, 2015

Birthdays and Anniversaries

APRIL
1 Courtney Jo King Koyle
2 Vinson Richard Wood
3 Amber Nicole Kiffer (1988)

5 DANNA COOK KOYLE
5 Jesse Manson Cook (1979)
5 Kaden Gonsales (2002) - Keith
6 RANDALL LEE COOK

6 Emily Elizabeth Cook (2014) - Nathan
7 Quinn Darryl Wood (2007) - Emilee

8 Iris Madeline Nelson (2011) - Lanette
9 David Jay Jones (1988)

11 Carson Nathaniel Cook (2006) - Mark
12 Eli Jedediah Romig (2010) - Ashley
13 Josie  Noelle  Freeman (2010) - Erin
14 Richard Craig Reynolds (1993)
20 Lanette Jones Nelson(1987)
21 Neil Edward Cook (1981)
22 EDMUND ALLEN COOK
22 Mark Landon and Lisa Jean Boyle Cook (2000)
23 Leila Joy DeCampos (2002) – Kirsten

27 Amber Kratzke Cook

MAY
2 Zachary Allen Cook (1983)

2 Theodore Angelo DeCampos (2014) - Kirsten

5 Nathan Silas Thomas (2014) - Andrea
7 Braden Christopher Cook (2007) – Keith

7 Rachel Jones and Brian Bench (2011)
9 Jordan Craig and Janneece Renae Taylor Reynolds (2008)
10 Loreena Lynn Pederson Cook
10 Matthew Orvin Cook (1988)

11 Richard Craig and Courtney Lynn Ahrens Reynolds (2013)
13 James Benjamin Reynolds (2008) - Benjamin
16 Daniel Craig Reynolds (1983)
16 Nathan Allen Cook (1985)
17 Dallen Bryce Cook (1991)
19 Benjamin Craig and Julie Darlene Anderson Reynolds (2006)

19 Wesley Gabriel Cook (2011) - Allen

20 Julia Virginia Cook (2012) - Nathan
21 Craig Von  and Jaylyne Cook Reynolds 1976
22 Hugo Angelo DeCampos
23 Ean Clark Wood (2005) - Emilee
23 Penelope Keenan (2009) - Kandace
24 Jonathon Hyrum Koyle (1989)
25 Trevyn Paul Cook (2009) - Seth
28 Logan Keith Cook (1988)
29 MOM and DAD
31 Robert Daniel Cook (1977)
31 LESLIE VAUGHN COOK

JUNE
4 Jesse Manson and Deborah Jean Christensen Cook (2004)
4 Joseph Todd and Megan Marie Jackson Cook (2005)
5 Joseph Richard Wood (2000) - Emilee
5 Tayden Lee Cook (2005) - Seth
6 Kandace Cook Keenan (1975)
7 Jordan Craig Reynolds (1985)
7 Matthew Glen and Carrie Ann Barnard Koyle
8 Jenifer Holly Mortensen Koyle
14 Jacob Bowen Jones (1994)
16 Sabina Keenan (2004) - Kandace
19 Junior Allen Cook Family sealed, 1964
21 Samuel Willard Jones (1999)

22 Joycelyn Rachele Durfee Cook

23 Luke Allen Cook
24 Jordan Cook Koyle (1986)
28 LORINDA COOK JONES

28 Neil Edward Cook and Jamie Walton (2014)

Wedding News

Tasia Cook and Jacob Thompson

are marrying in the Bountiful Temple

May 26, 2015

New Additions

Zachary Lee Reynolds

son of Daniel and Crystal

January 24, 2015

In Progress:

Logan & Joycelyn Cook - April 13th (Girl)

Jesse & Debbie Cook - June (Girl)

Jordan & Sonya Koyle - June (Girl)

Neil & Jami Cook - June

Ashley & Jed Romig - August 25th

Derek & Ashley Cook - September

Ed

            Tasia's wedding shower was Saturday--a good time was had by all.  
             Ed is taking some "down" time--literally.  He made a short visit to Portneuf Regional Hospital for a few days, but is home and doing well.

Danna & Don

            Jordan and Sonya are in Japan.  They are hoping their "ship" comes in next week.

Karleen & Ken

          Well, James is walking for his bachelor's and still loving his job with the State of Utah.  Our family added a new member--a piano!!! (Chickering console, fyi)  Courtney is finishing up her re-licensure with classes through Salt Lake Community College. Jesse still loves reading, trains, and dirt and is a great big brother. Brycen is starting to understand what we say and talk! We've moved up to North Salt Lake City and will be hanging out here for a while :-)

            Amber is loving Huntington Beach--mostly!  She's working on her black belt in Karate, body surfing (which she thoroughly enjoys!) in the early mornings, taking an Institute class or two, sort of looking for a job, and loving the weather (although there have been days that are too warm--and the sun is certainly bright!).

            Aaron's car is finally getting put back together--the engine is in, and he's connecting wires and all that other stuff.

            Ken and Karleen embark on their "northern" temple trip April 6th.  They hope to do sessions in 21-22 temples doing ordinances for Kiffer ancestor names and a lot of sealings during this trip.  We'll be in North Salt Lake/Garland April 26-May 10th before heading back to Alaska.

          I just received an email from Shirleen--her granddaughter is coming to work in Ketchikan for the summer.  A grandson is serving in Winnepeg--and his mission president is from Ketchikan, also.

Randy & Joanne

            Seth and Carrie remodeled their lake house and moved in around Christmas. They sold their other home and closed in March. 

            Matt will be doing rotations in Utah for his 3rd and 4th year. He and family will move here in June. 

Jaylyne & Craig

            Hello!  We just got back a couple of hours ago from Vernal.  Daniel and Crystal's baby, Zachary, was blessed Sunday.  We had a great time there watching our grandsons and marveling at their energy.  Eric gets totally absorbed in Legos for hours!  Marc, about 2 1/2 is terribly cute.  After family prayer, they give everyone the chance to tell one thing they are grateful for.  He took it upon himself to ask each one in turn and that was priceless.  At this moment, Daniel is in limbo.  His employer laid off a number of employees and told Daniel he still had a job but would talk to him about going salaried instead of hourly, but has not done that yet.  His hours have been drastically reduced.  So he is looking for other jobs.

            Elise is also looking for employment as her contract with the Bentley  ends in June.  Richard's wife, Courtney, is recovering from a herniated disc....  lots of pain. Craig and I are doing well..... We never lack for good things to do, for which we are both grateful.

           

            Andrea is keeping busy with transporting children to Seminary, exercising, track, practices for Savior of the World, and the day-to-day chores of homemaking, as Travis is coaching.  Hopefully, the illnesses of the year (ear infections and colds) are coming to an end!

            I am not sure if Hugo had finished his dissertation the last time the newsletter went out, but he is officially Dr. DeCampos now.  It took a lot of work on his part, but he officially graduated and has his diploma.  Hooray!  He also continues to work on our house.  This past week it was doors (we now have fully private bathrooms!), and a problem with the sump pump in our backyard.  Theo continues to help us remember what is most important.  The other kids are busy with school, music, ballet and soccer.  We treasure the few nights that are more settled.  Life is always exciting though.  We love reading about everyone else.

Darryl & Mary

            Vinson and Emilee and their six boys are in the process of selling their home in Indiana and buying a new one in Washington. Their temporary address is:

     2217 119th Ave. SE
     Lake Stevens, WA 98258

They are so excited to be living closer to family!  

          John started at CWI as a regular employee at the beginning of February. He is doing the same job, but he is no longer a subcontractor which is great to finally have some decent benefits. He is currently teaching gospel doctrine at church and serving as a technology specialist for the ward. Kandace was recently called as the 2nd counselor in Young Women's and that is keeping me busy. Camp is only 2 months away!  Johnny just turned 16 and he is currently working on his Eagle project. Isaac is 14 and looking forward to drivers ed. Sabina, Mallory, and Penny are enjoying the beautiful Idaho spring we are having this year along with a new flock of baby chicks. This summer we are planning on driving to a Keenan family reunion in Washington D.C. and then stopping at church history sites on the way home. We are also looking forward to getting together with all my siblings and their families in Driggs in August.

Les & Janey

Grandma Cookie is looking forward to summer--and gardening!

Lorinda & Jay

            Our wonderful News:  Jacob comes home April 2nd! Yeah! Of course we miss Jeremy, but he seems to be doing well and has maintained his sense of humor. 

            Lorinda and Jacob are planning a Utah trip from April 9th - 12th...  Love to have a brief get-together with you! 

Corwin & Marilyn

            Corwin and Marilyn are finally out of jail.  They broke into the cemetery at night just one too many times.  Thank goodness there were no young single adults with them.

            Tanner will be reporting June 28th at 9:00 am; even though we don't know when he is coming home.

            Derek and Ashley are still alive in a Denver Colorado suburb.  They are expecting a special package in September but the brand is not known.  Derek is still working for Fidelity and was recently promoted.  He is also serving as the Young Men President in his ward. Ashley was serving with the Young Women but was released after Derek was called.  Have to say she wasn't too happy with Derek or the Bishop.

            Logan and Joycelyn are now living in American Fork, UT.  Logan works as a chemist for a nutrition company.  Logan and Joycelyn are expecting a daughter around April 13th.  Logan has been called to serve with the young men and Joycelyn has been campaigning to help with girls camp but they keep dismissing her because of her bulging stomach.

            Ryan is living in Las Vegas and has attended several shows.  He was invited on stage with one performer and loved the attention.  He loves the weather and has visited Saint George several times.  He said he found some names of our ancestors on a monument in a Saint George park.

            Heather and Levi now live across the street from their parents/in-laws.  We feel very sorry for them, but we love having the grandchildren close by.  We wish they all lived this close. Maybe?  Levi has been accepted to Physical Therapy School at Idaho State University.  He will finish up at BYU-I in the summer and start right into school at ISU.  They keep looking at places to live when they are finished with school and when it gets too far away his mother in-law keeps telling him, "it will be lonely to live there without his wife and children".

            Tanner is on his mission.  It is our understanding that he has received a new mission call.  A second mission and he hasn't even finished his first.  His mission is having boundary changes and will be called the Bismarck North Dakota Mission.  Does that mean his two years will start over?  Hopefully his mom hasn't heard the news.  He is currently located in Devils Lake North Dakota and its pretty cold there.  I guess the lake is amongst the top 10 Ice Fishing Spots in the World.  Tanner and his companion had an hour of spare time and asked the Lord where they should track. Their answer was the Lake. Every Ice Fishing Hut they knocked at invited them in and they even listened to their message.  One fisherman stated he needed a picture because he has never had anyone knock at his fishing hut before.  I guess that such circumstances can be considered, fishing the fisher men.

            Marilyn and Corwin are busy with work and callings.  They have young single adult groups over often.  Marilyn opened the door to any group that wants to come for a date.  She has offered to feed them and teach them games.  We have had several comment that they've never had so much fun on a date.  Marilyn has learned the truth of the statement, "Starving Students" and has learned they are bottomless pits.  They eat whatever you offer and we have learned you don't offer everything.   Corwin has learned to just go with the flow and try to help as much as possible.  He thought he was serving on the high council but has since learned he is an assistant to the stake relief society as well. Marilyn thinks he's still the best 3rd counselor she has ever had.

Lyndon & Debbie

             I have been doing quite a bit of quilting and working on some stitcheries for blocks in a quilt for Christmas.  Just try to keep busy since Lyndon is gone much. Lyndon's business is going well and between that and his calling he is a busy man.  All the kids are doing well.  

            Ashley is expecting August 27th with her 5th child. We are excited to have a new grand child join our family.  

            Dallen is going to school at the U. He was accepted into the masters program and he is excited about that. We are going on a trip with my sister Cindy and her husband John the end of May. We are going to Tennessee and spend some time in the Smoky Mountains and the areas around there. We are looking forward to that.  Life is good and we are extremely blessed.