Alma ''A.C.'' Cook Obituary (1920

A.C. Cook Alma Colman Cook, age 82, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Monday, July 14, 2003 in Ogden. He died of causes incidental to age. A.C. was born in a log cabin in Honeyville, Utah, on December 19, 1920. He was the only child of Alma Wilrick and Velda Hunsaker Cook. He married Lucile Hall on September 4, 1946 in the Salt Lake Temple. Elder Harold B. Lee performed their marriage. A.C. was raised in Honeyville and graduated from Box Elder High School with the Class of 1939. He graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor's degree in Music Education and from Utah State University with a Master's degree in Music. He served his country for 6 years during World War II as a member of the Army Band. He was also involved in the Battle of the Bulge. He taught music for 35 years in the Ogden, Weber, and Granite School Districts. He loved teaching kids music. He had his own dance band - the Ace Hi Combo, played in as well as conducted the Ogden Rodeo Band, and was an assistant conductor with the Salt Lake Letter Carrier's Band. He has performed with many musical groups throughout the state. He could play almost any instrument but was a low brass man at heart. He loved playing the tuba and his double bell euphonium. He was a lifelong member of the LDS Church, serving in the Young Men's Presidency, Executive Secretary to 4 Bishops, and worked in the Ogden Temple. His favorite calling, though, was that of Home Teacher. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and supporting his children and grandchildren in any activity in which they were involved. He is survived by his wife of 56 years; 4 children: Allan (Lisa) of West Jordan, Rick of Dayton, Nevada, Kathy (Larry) of Kearns, and Roger (Vicky) of Ogden; 10 grandchildren: Shannon (Cory) Watson, Kellie (Matt) Lively, Carrie, Chris, Whitney, Cami, Kari, Kevin, Ryan, and Jordan; 1 great-grandchild: Porsche. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 July 15, 2003 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary of Ogden 845 Washington Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 July 16, 2003 11:00 AM CemeteryMemorial Gardens of the Wasatch 1718 Combe Rd Ogden, UT 84403 July 16, 2003