Barbara Lou Cook

She was born Barbara Lou Greene on July 20, 1942 in Banner Elk, North Carolina to Jean Akemon Greene and Homer Greene.

When she was twelve, Barb and her dad traveled by bus to San Jose, California where they joined other family members in a memorable relocation, where she attended junior and senior high school, eventually meeting and marrying the love of her life, a Navy man, Robert E. “Bob” Cook. They were married in California on May 10, 1958.

The U.S. Navy transferred the couple to duty stations in Florida, the Philippines, China Lake and two tours to NAS Whidbey Island. During this tour of duty stations, they welcomed three sons and one daughter. In retirement, they came back to Whidbey Island where Bob retired in 1966.

Barb was a devoted wife and loving mother. She loved life and any activity that involved friends and family getting together. Holding parties and picnics at her home for family and friends was always something she looked forward to. More than anything, Barb enjoyed sharing her joy for life and her love and family and friends. She was a life member of Beta Sigma Phi, an active member of Alpha Beta Master Chapter.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Aunt Nancy Akemon; brothers Sam and Terry Greene; one son, Kenneth Cook and of course her never to be forgotten Grannie Greene.

She is survived by her husband, Bob at the family home; daughter Tammy Norton of Oak Harbor, WA.; sons Tim Cook of Oak Harbor, WA and Jeffery Cook of Everett, WA.; and brothers Larry Greene of Sedro Wooley, WA and Greg Weis of Reno, NV. She is also survived by her grandchildren Jeremy, Mackenzie, Ashley, Alex, Jordan and Jenny and six great-grandchildren.

Barb will be sorely missed and there will be those of us who will attempt to instill many of the positive character traits she possessed. We love you Barb.