Joseph (J. Leo) Cook

J. LEO COOK IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Joseph Leo “J. Leo” Cook, 85, of Idaho Falls, died March 3, 2007, at his home. He was born March 19, 1921, in Taylor, Idaho, to Stephen Joshua Cook and Clara Lillian Doty Cook. He attended schools in Taylor, Shelley, and Idaho Falls. He served as a Seaman 1st Class in the Navy “Seabee’s” during WWII in Okinawa. He married Eva Lucile Goodson on March 24, 1940 in Taylor, Idaho. Their marriage was solemnized in October, 1946 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. He worked in farm supply sales and as a metal worker. He retired in 1975 due to ill health. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held positions as Ward Clerk, Scout Master, Stake Missionary, in the Sunday School Presidency, and as a Teacher. He enjoyed horseback riding, hunting, fishing, camping and spending time outdoors. Later in life he enjoyed wood carving and yard work. Survivors Include: His Wife, Eva Cook of Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Barbara (David) Jarvis of Eagle, ID Daughter: Annalee (Dale) Nelson of Orem, UT Son: Roger (Carol) Cook of Cedar Hills, UT Daughter: Pamela (Carl) Tenney of Sedro Woolley, WA Sister: Gloria (Mike) Licon of Spokane, WA Sister: Delila Olsen of Ephraim, UT Sister: Elizabeth Miller of Renton, WA 35 Grandchildren and 40 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and 18 siblings. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2007, at the Ammon LDS Church (4375 E. Sunnyside Road) with Bishop Lynn Woodland of the Ammon 13th Ward officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at Taylor Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. Condolences sent on-line: Barbara Welch barbwelch@atcnet.net This is for Eva: I'm Barbara and we met you and J. Leo camping in Sawmill Canyon in the early 90's. My husband was Mike, 'The General' and we lived at the Guard Station. We always enjoyed visiting with you on your camping trips. Mike passed away 9 years ago, but I have stayed in Mackay and fondly look back on our canyon memories, especially the times we spent with you and J. Leo. I was sorry to find his obituary in the paper, but trust that God is giving you strength to accept His will. I still have the buffalo that J. Leo carved for us. He inscribed the bottom: Carved by J. Leo Cook....Mike and Barbara. I'm sure you have many more of his carvings, but if you want this one for any reason, I will be happy to send it to you. Again, you and the family have my deepest sympathies. Barbara Welch, (208)588-2956 --------------------------------------------------