Maxine Lois Hansen Cook Obituary (1928

Maxine Lois Hansen Cook passed away on November 8, 2014 at the age of 86 in St George, UT. Maxine was born September 3, 1928 in Riverside, California. She married Bayliss Herschal Cook on Jan 19, 1952. They were later divorced. Maxine grew up in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She received a bachelor’s degree in nursing, while simultaneously raising her children. As her husband was disabled, she received assistance and support from her parents with raising the kids while working and going to school. After graduating she worked as an R.N. for much of her life. She loved playing the piano, and was quite a good artist in her younger years. She was a devoted member of the L.D.S. church throughout her life. One of her passions in life was swimming and she went as often as she could to the local swimming pool. When she was 74 she had the opportunity to travel to China to teach English. It was one of the highlights of her life. Maxine had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed having fun with her grandchildren, reading and cooking. Maxine is survived by children Benjamin Lawrence Cook, Provo, UT, Steven Ray Cook (Pat), Hurricane, UT and Anne Marie Millett (Hal) Cane Beds, AZ, siblings Ralph L. Hansen Orem, UT, Gloria Hansen Los Angeles, CA, and Joy Basso (Chuck) Queen’s Creek, AZ. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren, and 31 great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul Hansen and Leona Lewis Hansen, Brother Grant Hansen, children Michael Jaron Cook, Sharon Louise Cook, and Grandson Tell Artemus Millett. The family would like to express sincere thanks to Kindred Care Center for their attention and care of Maxine since she became a resident there. We would also like to thank Zion’s Way Hospice for their attention and care for her the last week of her life. At the request of family, Maxine was cremated. If you wish to share comments or memories of Maxine, you can do so at www.SerenityStG.com.