Sandra Faye Cook passed away May 16, 2019, in Centralia, Wash. She was born in Spokane, Wash., May 13, 1941, to George and Augusta (Peggy) Kunkle. Sandy grew up in Rose Valley and was a graduate of Kelso High School in 1956.
She was an accountant and owned and operated Valley Accounting in Tenino, Wash., since 1980. Sandy loved her visits with her clients. She was a member of the Tenino Chamber of Commerce and the Skookumchuck Grange for many years. Her hobbies included cross stitching, crocheting, camping, putting puzzles together, gardening, and spending time with her family. Sandy especially loved the Christmas season and is known to leave her decorations up year round.
She married Kenneth Cook in 1960. They have two children, Thomas (Sharon) Cook of Lacey, Wash., and Kendra (Evan) Arrington of Adna, Wash.; and three grandchildren, Brynn Arrington, Stacy Rogers and Sara Teodosio. She is also survived by her brother, Randy Kunkle of Puyallup, Wash.; niece, Kathy (Troy) Garceau; and great-niece, Mackenzie.
There will be a memorial service to honor Sandy, Saturday, June 29, 2019, at 1 p.m., at The Vault in Tenino, Wash. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lewis County Animal Shelter.
