Born January 13, 1945 in Santa Barbara, California, Carol was raised with along with four older siblings; Betty, Hewitt, Joanne, and Jerry. As a young girl Carol participated in ice skating, softball, and volleyball. She was a lover of animals, owning many pets including a monkey, dogs, and cats.
On June 8th, 1962 Carol exchanged wedding vows with the love of her life, Robert G. Cook, at the Santa Barbara Courthouse. They were blessed with three children, Hewitt, Robert, and Steven, and three grandchildren Robert, Randi, and Heather. In 1995 Carol and Robert moved with the family to Las Vegas, Nevada.
Over time she developed a close relationship with her niece, Ginger Messmer. Some of her closest friends in life were Joe Occhipinti, Laura Aarnio, Carolyn Seivey, Roberta Schermerhorn, Bob and Linda Goodwins, Shirley and Kenney Barnett, Phyllis Leonard, and Tommy Crabtree.
She was an entrepreneur, owning her own businesses such as “Nail Fantasy” and a wig shop, both in California. Much of her career was spent doing nails for friends, family, and clients. She retired from work in 2013.
Carol approached her leisure time in the same manner that she approached her life. She’s a person who enjoyed being neat and orderly. Just tilt a lampshade and she’d spot it right away and make that thing straight again. She loved to vacation with friends and family, her favorites included Caribbean cruises and camping & boating at California lakes. Her favorite pursuits were playing poker, crocheting, painting, watching football and Judge Judy. She loved to play the piano, bake, drink coffee, definitely coffee, oh and chocolate cake.
One of Carol’s most endearing qualities was her uncanny ability to remember important dates and anniversaries, and her unending enthusiasm for attending celebrations for her family and friends.
Carol Cook did her best to ensure that her family, friends, loved ones, co-workers, and everyone whose life she touched was given the chance to become a better person. She is survived by her sons Robert and Steven and her grandchildren Robert, Randi, and Heather.
