OBITS: The Spectrum 25 Oct 2005; St. George, Washington co., Utah

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William (Bill) Raymond Cooke (Cookie)

William (Bill) Raymond Cooke (Cookie), age 62, died October 20, 2005 from
heart failure. He was born February 12, 1943 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He
served in the Air Force in Viet Nam. He worked as a truck driver in Utah for
several years as well as a bartender in Wendover, Nevada, Virgin River in
Mesquite, Nevada and for the past 8 years at Beaver Dam Bar, Beaver Dam,
Arizona.

Bill loved music, dancing, playing horseshoes, cooking, reading and doing
crossword puzzles. Not much is known about his family. He considered Beaver
Dammers as his family.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, October 26, 2005, 10:30 a.m. at
Beaver Dam Cemetery. In celebration of his life there will be a memorial held
at Beaver Dam Bar, Thurs., Oct. 27, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. Everyone welcome.

"LAST CALL"

Originally published October 25, 2005

Larry Wigington

Larry H. Wigington, 36, beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend
passed away Friday, October 21, 2005 from complications due to cancer.Larry
was born in Yakima, Washington on October 6, 1969.

He grew up in Canada and St. George, Utah, where he began his military
service.Larry is a veteran of the Utah Army National Guard and was currently
active in the Nevada Air National Guard.Larry was a resident of Las Vegas and
had been a firefighter in the local area for the past 10 years.

Larry is survived by his wife; Valerie, sons; Bodee and Mason, mother; Ronda,
brothers; Steve and Troy, sisters; Lisa and Stephanie and many friends.

"Big Wig" was a big man with an even bigger heart.He will be greatly mourned
and missed.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at the Meadows 10th
Ward LDS Chapel-5750 N. Cimarron. Visitation/Viewing will begin at 9:00am with
Services beginning at 10:00 a.m.Immediately following local services there
will be a procession to Tonaquint Cemetery for graveside services and
burial.In honor of Larry's motorcycle enthusiasm there will be a memorial
Poker Run/Benefit on November 5, 2005 starting at the Teamster's Local 631
Union Hall, 700 N. Lamb Blvd. at 9:00 a.m.All are welcome.For more info:
www.alhinton.com/ Cancer.

Originally published October 25, 2005