Donna Cook Idaho Falls, Idaho Obituary

Donna Cook

<p>Donna Godfrey Cook, 101, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 24, 2023, at her home. </p><p>Donna was born January 30, 1922, in Ucon, Idaho, to Josiah Godfrey and Gunda Boletta Peterson Godfrey. She grew up and attended schools in Ucon, Woodville, and Idaho Falls. </p><p>On March 3, 1942, Donna married James Clifford Cook in Las Vegas, Nevada. James and Donna made their home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where they raised their family. Donna was a wonderful wife and mother and took great care of her family. </p><p>Donna was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . She loved spending time in the outdoors, especially time spent camping and fishing. She always had a beautiful garden and enjoyed sewing. </p><p>Donna is survived by her loving daughter, Shirley Cook of Idaho Falls, ID; grandchildren Joren (Myori) of San Francisco, Anjanette Cook of Seattle, and Gavin (Joanna) Cook, of Honolulu; and great grandchildren, Ponder and Arlo. </p><p>She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, daughter, Linda Joan Cook, son, Gary Clifford Cook, and 12 brothers and sisters. </p><p>Services will be held at 11:00 on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Rose Hill Cemetery. </p><p>&nbsp; </p>
January 30, 1922 - May 24, 202301/30/192205/24/2023
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Arla M. Godfrey
June 1, 2023
Donna was the mom of Gary Cook, high school basketball hero and best friend to my late husband, Larry Godfrey. She had a long and good life and I know she's remembered by many. I was privileged to meet her. Shirley, my condolences on her passing.
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Debby Barnes Hathaway
June 1, 2023
When I think about Aunt Donna- I recall her sweet laugh. I remember her dark hair and how she looked so much like my grandma, Mabel Olive Godfrey Bates. Grandma and Donna were close just as Sisters should be. I remember grandma telling me how Aunt Donna came to live wit... Continue Reading
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Lora Stanger
May 31, 2023
I remember as a young girl the laughter and fun we had when Aunt Donna and Uncle Cliff would come over and play cards with my grandmother Olive and grandpa Veral Bates. We would run around and hear their laughter and go over to get hugs or candy! Donna was always so... Continue Reading
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Joni Hansen
May 28, 2023
We loved Great Aunt Donna! 🌹
She was my Grandmother Olive Bates younger sister. We often went with my grandma to visit her as they lived close by They did many things together, they enjoyed fishing at Blackfoot reservoir, The Godfrey siblings cared deeply for eac... Continue Reading
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May 26, 2023
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The staff at Idaho Falls
May 26, 2023
We plant this tree as a living memorial to Donna. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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