Brenda Diane Isakson Cook, 44, passed away suddenly on August 2, 2015, as a result of a tragic car accident in Glasgow, Montana.
Brenda was born on July 4, 1971 in Glasgow, Montana, to Clifford and Dianna (Hallock) Isakson, and was the third of 3 children. She graduated from Glasgow High School. She married Scott A. Cook in 1990, and they had four children. They were married for 14 years.
First and foremost, Brenda loved her children. She loved finding pennies on the ground – she would always say they were pennies from her children in Heaven. She loved pictionary, pinochle, demolition derbies, rodeos, barrel racing and team roping. She was a thrill seeker who loved boating and four wheeling. She was a very talented decorator and her favorite color was red. All who knew Brenda will know that red was very important to her. Brenda worked at the VA Clinic for 11 years and was employed by the State of Montana the last 8.
Brenda is survived by her children, Scott Michael Cook and TiAnna Mikal Cook, her parents Cliff and Dianna Isakson, siblings Randy (Twylla) Isakson and Wes Isakson, niece Shyanne Isakson and nephew Cody Kovach, all of Glasgow. Niece Heather (Nick) Dulaney lived with Scott and Brenda for several years, and was loved as one of their own. Brenda had many special friends who loved her, including Charlotte Hrabak, Lori Stormer, and best friend Angela Austin, all from Glasgow. She had numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Brenda is also survived by special friend, Ryan Lambert of Wolf Point.
Preceding her in death were her beloved daughter Hanna Diane and her son Ty Alan, her grandparents Kenny and Ethel Hallock, and Joe and Verna Isakson.
In honor of Brenda, we ask that anyone attending the funeral wear something red. It would make her smile.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Ronald McDonald house in memory of Hanna Cook.
She had the best sense of humor and she will be missed more than words can describe.
Service Schedule
Viewing
11:00 AM
Friday August 7, 2015
Assembly of God
1220 10th Street North
Glasgow, MT 59230
Service Schedule
Viewing
11:00 AM
Friday August 7, 2015
Assembly of God
1220 10th Street North
Glasgow, MT 59230
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Michelle Tribby says
Oh Bren! Where does one begin? Your laugh has rang through my head a million times the last few days. Your bright beautiful eyes and smile I cant seem to get out of my head. Never in a million years would i ever have guessed that I would have to say goodbye to you! You were always there for me in school. When I felt alone and people were being mean to me,,,, you were there and was going to make that nonsense stop! I drank my first beer with you LOL. I remember going to your house for lunch to eat SOAS and being late…EVERY. SINGLE. TIME! The all night long phone calls giggling until our tummys hurt. We grew apart but every time we saw eachother it was like we never missed a day. You were one of the most kind hearted people I have ever met! You were one of a kind dear friend! We had some pretty deep heartfelt talks over the last couple years and just because you are not here physically does not mean I cant talk to you again when I need a heart to heart! The only thing that helps even a little is knowing you have your babies in your arms again! You will be greatly missed by so many! Rest easy with those babies! Until we meet again….I love you Bren!!!!
Nicole Clayton says
I remember staying at your house as teenagers, and then sneaking out. I remember your determination, but most of all i remember your smile, how your eyes would lite up and sparkle. You will be missed.
Angela Austin says
Bren…
I’m sitting here trying to figure out what to say tomorrow. You know me. I can’t believe this is real. I’m so thankful we just took that picture…it was your idea and you are so damn beautiful. I honestly don’t know how to go on with life without you.
God, I miss you. It’s absolutely overwhelming. Debilitating.
I’m so glad you didn’t suffer at the end. You had too much suffering as it was. I know you’re finally rocking your babies again.
I hope you’re pleased with the bright red urn we picked out. It’s as bright red as we could find…I think you would approve.
I don’t know how to say goodbye to you. My heart is shattered.
Amy Flomer says
Bren, I can’t believe this has happened but I guess it’s true. At one point in our lives we were inseparable. You helped me be strong when I was down & you brought me into your heart & family. Then life & distance happened but you’ve always had a special place in my heart. Remember the lotion fight… Boy what a mess we were. Or the time I was going to fake bonking you in the head with a skillet but I misjudged cuz it was a cast iron one & we’ll, didn’t miss. Sorry but we sure laughed about that. God we would drive all over the place & felt like sisters. Sneaking back in after being out causing all sorts of hijinks. I remember your Scotty, when he was born, he was so damned cute & such anjoy. And then Hannah. Boy, was she an angel & I’m glad I got to meet her a few times before she passed. You loved everyone with more than all your heart. Almost like you had a passion for love & sharing joy. I’ll never forget your warm caring eyes & big smile. Your hugs were pretty fantastic too. I guess if I had to search for anything out of this it’s the comfort & belief that you are now with your babies. I just hope you can relax & enjoy them without any other worries & I believe you will take care of them as much as them taking care of you. So, my old rabble rousing partner in crime from Oh so many years past, I gotta say, this news has knocked me on my hiney. I just have to remember the good times we had together, your smile, laugh & heart. Goodbye old friend… Your light on this earth will be missed by many. Old love… Hugs. (I’ll try to find pics to share)
Joan says
Prayers and hugs to everyone. I’m sure she is having the time of her life reunited with her babies.
Angela Austin says
Best Friend:
You have no idea how many people loved you. The outpouring of love has been incredible. You leave a hole, a gigantic crater of a hole in this world. I can’t believe that I will never see you again (in this life). I don’t even know how to exist in this life without you and your beautiful smile, your sarcastic and dry sense of humor. You knew me better than anyone, and you loved me in spite of it.
You were a beautiful, incredible, kind, amazing person. I don’t know what to do without you. I love you to the moon and back.
Love,
Biff
Sal Law says
you now have wings to fly anywhere my girl love bull and sally durham
Angela Austin says
A little over a month since you’ve been gone. I am so lost without you.
Kristine Thatcher says
A beloved mom, daughter, sister, friend and coworker – the loss of Brenda leaves a hole in all our hearts.
Jim Burdette says
Cliff and Diana, my heart goes out to you both. My prayers will join your lovely daughter in Heaven. take care………………….jim burdette
Angela Austin says
We were so honored you were able to come, Kristine. Brenda would have been, too. Thank you so much.
Angela Austin says
Today was my first day of work without you by my side. It is so hard. I love you. So much.
Dorena Blanchard says
Bren…you always told me you admired me, being a single mom and doing everything on my own…I would laugh at you and say..ohh Bren..don’t be silly. I wish we could share that moment again and again and again. We always laughed about me putting you in a head lock…a memory worth reliving because it was So You, Little Spitfire, had to reign you in a bit. Ahhh, Bren, you have no idea how much you will be missed…your smile, your laugh, your stubborness…your love. I will always remember and love you. Forever.
Karen Jenkins says
I’m so very sorry for your loss and will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Dawn Nelson says
Our sincerest sympathies to the Isakson Family during this sad & difficult time in your lives.
May the many memories you share of Brenda give you comfort & strength in the days ahead.
Our thoughts, prayers and hugs go out to each and everyone of you!
Scott & Dawn Nelson
Mabel MIx-Burshia says
I’m so sorry to hear about Brenda she was a good lady she will be missed my prayers and thoughts go out to her husband and son and the rest of the Isakson family and the Cook family RIP Brenda
Kristi Jenkins says
I will miss you every day I am alive. Until we meet again..in my heart you’ll stay my friend.
Denise Cole says
Prayers and condolences to the family. I remember Brenda as a lil girl full of life.
Angee Sorensen says
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to all!
Kenny & Angee Sorensen”
Bette-Jo Hulne McIntyre says
I was shocked to hear of Brenda’s accident. I’ll remember her at the hospital working for the VA and coming in with Hannah. RIP, Diana.
Kristi Jenkins says
Oh my God! How can you be GONE??? I am flooded with tears and memories… I remember when we were teens n you had this monster crush on Scott Cook…. We drove over to his house in the dark, I was driving your big boat car… You were gonna sneak up n peak in his window… I turned the headlights off and as soon as you were right in front of the car, I turned the brights on you and layed on the horn… BEEEEEEEEP! You scrambled back into the car as fast as ever. I laughed till I cried… you punched me. I will miss you for the rest of my life!
Teresa Piekarski says
Dear Brenda,
You with your sweet, sweet smile, your kind words, your loving nature! You can never know how much you are loved, what a difference you made in so many lives, including mine. You were such a great friend, always so kind and caring, brought me up when i was down just by the simplest words as, “”I Love your hair””. I will never forget our “”airplanes”” I will never forget the beauty of your face or your soul! You are an angel and i know you have your lil angels with you! R.I.P loved one! Until we meet again …<3 U!
Sally Tribby says
My dear Brenda…you came into my life when I worked for the school. .you became very special to me. ..with each day I loved you more. .you would walk with me and we talked about everything. ..you thought you weren’t strong but Sweetie you are the strongest person I know because you were put through trials that would break alot of people …yes you struggled but pulled out of it…every time I would see you we would hug and tell each other how much we loved each other and it was true and sincere on both parts….my sweet friend I will miss you so much…we all have an empty place in our hearts trying to go on without you….but we all know that you are looking down smiling and happy because you are lovingly holding your precious children. ..I LOVE YOU MORE. ..and when it’s my time please meet me for our HUG…rest easy Beautiful I will miss you until I see you again. ..Love you Brenda!!!
Dani Bushman says
Share your favorite memory here, or leave a condolence for the family…
Angela Austin says
This was very sweet. Tears.
Kristi Jenkins says
Brenda-I remember we had tickets to see Whitesnake in Billings and Wes was gonna drive.. We spent the night playing cards all night at Daniel n Litttle Bobs house. When we went to your house to get ready to leave, we were busted by our parents.. That plan of “I’m staying at your house, you’re staying at my house” blew up in our faces. We didn’t get to go to the concert and had to go to school, where everyone knew what happened. Horror lol
Hollie Modic says
Getting to know mama Brenda an the wonderful person she was will always be in my heart!! I remember one time at school with Scottie and mama had called. I asked Scottie is that mom and he said ya, so at the top of my lungs I yelled hi mama Brenda!!! And I could hear her through the phone say hi Hollie!!! I said I love you mama!! And she replied with I love you too!!! I will always love you mama!!! I will always love this family!!!! You have always welcomed me into your home!!!!
Angela Austin says
I remember that story <3
Angela Austin says
Had a bit of a meltdown Saturday night after the auction. You just weren’t there. You leave such a big hole in this world. In my world. I don’t like this new normal at all. I miss my friend who knew me so well and loved me in spite of it. I miss you knowing exactly how to help me when something went wrong. I miss your smile and the way we laughed. My world is just not ok without you in it.
Charlotte Hrabak says
Miss you Brenda, I don’t think I thought about you this much when you were with us. Now everywhere I look at work or home reminds me of the things you did to make me more comfortable.
Charlotte Hrabak says
Your Mom and I are here looking at the love people had for you. We put a Halloween flag up at your burial site. I am going to have Scottie call about your stone while I am off work next week. Drake, my grandson was here to visit, you would have loved him. I started a journal and was going to help TiAnna do a journal also, but life got in the way. Your Mom misses you so much and does really need you right now, but I am trying to be available. I am getting my house spruced up, you will love it when I am done. Love you.