Pictures of family

Brothers and Sisters


The following is a picture of my mother's brother and sisters when we had a family reunion in 1984. It was quite a reunion.

L to R seated: Mom, aunt Evelyn and Lorene
Standing behind is uncle Donald. Not present are Gary (decsd) and Lorne.

A girls fun day at Magic Mountain
L to R Patty, Megan, Cassandra, Chelsea and mom...


















These are images of family members and at the wake:

Megan and Sammy


Patty and Jerry:
















Chelsea and Eduardo (Smiley):















Sammy, Patty and my beautiful Suzie:
















Picture of Dad after the burial at the wake:

Mom and Dad

Pictures of Mom and Dad and family

These are pictures of mom and dad in different periods of their lives. Some are in black and white, very early in their lives. ( make sure to scroll all the way down)

This first image is mom and dad's wedding portrait taken when they were married September 5, 1947. Dad was 26 years old and mom was 22 years old.


This photo is a photo of our family in 1957. I was 7 years old and Patty was 2 years old. A very lovely family.


















This is mom and dad around 1985 when they first moved up to northern California.













A more comtemporary and relaxed image of mom and dad, around the same time

The Viewing

Images of mom at peace in her eternal resting place

We dressed mom in her typical clothes as that was the way we wanted to remember her. We thought about a fancy dress... but everyone remembers mom in her slacks, nice white patterned shirt and a sweater (she was perpetually cold in No. CA).




Of course, mom had to have her glasses on... She looked so natural and peaceful, just like she was taking a nap. The funeral parlor did such a wonderful job to make her look natural and the way we will always remember her.

Final resting place

This is a view of the casket being brought to the crypt by the family. The Asian man in the front is the funeral director who was very patient and supportive.

The crypt is located at the Los Gatos Memorial Cemetery and is very beautiful. The crypt overlooks the grounds in a northern direction. It is at a convenient height to visit and add flowers. The cemetery director promised that a chair will be available for dad when he visits. The crypt is meant for two as dad will be buried here when he passes to the next world.

The Burial

Images of mom's burial and private viewing



Mom and Dad both requested a quiet and very private burial, no funeral with only the most immediate family members attending.

Front row, left to right: Mark (son), Patty (daughter), Sam (husband)Back row, L to R: Cassie Cook (mark), Chelsea Cook(mark), Megan Chew(patty), Sam Chew(patty)






We set up a little table with some flowers and pictures to commemorate mother's life

We bought mom a white casket as it was quite beautiful for a beautiful soul.

Beatrice Irene Cook

Beatrice "Irene" Cook
b. April 17, 1925
d. July 8, 2101
aged 85 years
born Mt. Pleasant Iowa

Father: Alvin Smith
Mother: Bessie Jones
Husband: Sam J. Cook
Issues:
Mark Sam Cook> Cassandra Irene Cook>Chelsea Elizabeth Cook
Patricia Irene Cook/Chew> Samuel Tyson Chew> Megan Chew



Brothers and sisters:
Lorene, Evelyn, Donald, Gary, Loren


I created this blog to commemorate my mother, Irene; who was a wonderful spirit, had a wonderful zest for life and loved us all very much! We shall all miss her. Mark Cook