Beverly Cook

Beverly White Cook

July 17, 1929-March 31, 2023
Beverly was born in SLC, Utah into a family with a pioneer history going back to the early Mormon immigration into the valley of the Great Salt Lake. Her parents were Luella Luck White and Paul White (of Holladay, UT). She was the eldest of five children.
Beverly attended Granite High School where she caught the eye of a visiting sailor who later became her husband, Albert Martin Cook (of Taylorsville, Utah). Their young family was later stationed in CA, TX and back to Utah where both Bev and Al completed degrees at the University of Utah. Working on their farm in Taylorsville they raised three children before Bev headed into her professional career.
Working in the Granite School District (SLC) for most of her career, Bev began as an elementary teacher and quickly was promoted to become the coordinator of Language Arts leading programs for teaching creative writing throughout the State. She was also instrumental in developing a program used by teachers to individualize student learning. During this time, she completed a Master's Degree through Utah State University. Finally, she served as a school principal before retiring.
Bev loved to make scrapbooks, paint and wrote hundreds of poems often winning contests and publishing accolades.
Bev led a very active life. She was an expert trap and skeet shooter, often topping Al's scores (to his delight). She loved to hike, travel, cross-country ski, golf and play cards. Well into her late 80's she was often seen walking her beautiful German Shepherd, Pal along the Jordan River Parkway. She kept strong ties with her family and her group of beloved friends, the Ditzy Chicks.
Perhaps her greatest joy was having her hands in the earth and turning a spade in the soil of her stunning gardens. She was thrilled to see the return of the hummingbirds each Spring and the visitors at her kitchen window feeder. She loved her home and yard in Sandy and maintained her independent living into her 90s.
Beverly outlived her husband, Albert M. Cook; her brothers, Richard (Bud) White, Monte White; her sister, Terry Peterson; her son, Lance Elliot Cook; and grandson, Justin Rich.
"Sister, Bev, Mom, Gramma, GG" will be missed by her younger brother, Larry Vaughn White; daughters, Kristine Rich (David) and Jenny West (Canada); her grandchildren, Shannon Boseman (Gregg), Megan Boseman (Shelby) and Cassidy West (Sasha Z.) ; great grandchildren, Samuel Rich, Kristalyn Boseman Clinton, Aubrianne Boseman Squires, Aidan Boseman, and the Texas Bosemans, Rhiannan, Alexis, Lance, Madison, Piper; and a number of young great great grandchildren.
An intimate and private gathering will celebrate Beverly's 93 years.
In lieu of flowers the family invites you to make a donation in Beverly's name to your favorite not-for-profit group or charity.
Thank you for loving her and for receiving her love.
Services under the direction of Myers Mortuary of Layton.