Gaye Cordell Cook White, 87, passed away March 20, 2023, in Ogden, Utah.

Gaye was born in Ogden, Utah to Francis Henry and Catherine Lucretia Andersen Cook on July 13, 1935. She was the third of six children who were raised on a dairy farm in Willard, Utah. Gaye attended Willard Elementary School and graduated from Box Elder High School 1953. She went on to attend Weber State College and graduated from their nursing program.

Gaye married Bruce White October 18, 1956, in Willard, Utah. They were later sealed in the Logan Temple on January 15, 1963.  They were blessed with five sons: Alan, Richard, David, Phillip, and Scott. Her husband Bruce served our country in the United States Air Force,  and served together in Arkansas, Guam, Michigan, and Northern California.

She was a registered nurse and cared for patients in many healthcare settings over the years. During her career, she worked as a Cardiac Care Nurse at St. Benedict and McKay Dee Hospitals.

Gaye was proud of her heritage and devoted much of her time to family history and genealogical research.  She was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She enjoyed sewing and quilting and was a talented seamstress. Gaye loved gardening and tending to her beautiful roses. Most of all, she loved her grandchildren and the time they shared together.

She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and faithfully served in many capacities during her lifetime. She had a strong testimony of the divinity of Jesus Christ and  loved reading the scriptures.

Gaye is survived by her children: Alan (Lael), Richard, Phillip, and Scott; three brothers: Norton J. Cook, Lynn R. (Carol) Cook, and Kelley A. (Susan) Cook;  9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bruce; son, David White; sister, Ellen Rita Cook; and brother, F. Grant Cook.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the Washington Terrace 10 ^th Ward Chapel, 125 East 5350 South, Washington Terrace, Utah. Visitation will be held prior from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Washington Heights Memorial Park Cemetery, 4500 South Washington Blvd., Ogden, Utah.

The funeral service will be streamed live. Please return to Gaye's memorial page shortly before 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, and click on the link below.

Gaye White Funeral Service