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Gayle Cook Obituary
March 31, 1947 - May 19, 2025
Gayle Kay Cook, 78, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Gayle was born on March 31, 1947 in Portland, OR. She was the second born after her brother Ron, to Jack Heiple and Ellen (Lemon) Heiple. Gayle lived with her family in Estacada, OR for her entire childhood. After graduating from Estacada High School, she got a job working for the Oregonian Newspaper in the Ads Department. Gayle worked at the paper until her first child was born.
Gayle met her husband of 57 years at the lake when he took her waterskiing. They were married on April 5, 1968 in Sandy, OR. Gayle and Cliff welcomed two boys, Michael in 1971 and Justin in 1972. The family lived in Estacada until 1980 when they decided to move across the state to Vale, OR where they still reside. One of the families favorite past-times was horse-packing camping trips with family and friends.
Gayle enjoyed many activities including Cub Scout leader, gardening, canning, camping, boating, an avid fisherwoman, hunter, photographer, cattlewoman, mother and grandmother.
Gayle always took care of others, was an attentive mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her kids and grand/great-grandkids brought her so much joy. She was known for making some amazing birthday cakes, playing games and doing puzzles.
Gayle will be missed by her husband, Cliff of Vale; her son, Mike (Jodie) Cook of Vale; son, Justin (Lynn); grandkids, Aleena, Devyn, Sam Cook of Latah, WA; granddaughter, Jessica and Family of McCall, ID. Grandson, Travis (Cassandra); great-grandkids, Everett and Everleigh Cook of Bend, OR; in-laws, Dan and Charlotte Cook, Delma Heiple, and Nephew Vernon Heiple.
In addition to her parents, Gayle was preceded in death by her brother, Ron; and nephew, Tony Heiple; and beloved grandson, Joe Cook.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date to honor Gayle. Thank you to Pioneer Place for their compassionate care over the last several months. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Gayle's honor to the Vale FFA Chapter.
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