Ella Mae McCook

   Ella Mae Kuebler McCook, age 75, formerly of Ft. Duchesne, passed away on June 24, 2020 in Durango, Colorado, surrounded by family.
    Ella was born April 18, 1945 in Colorado to Thomas and Nedra Wells Kuebler.  She grew up in Ignacio and Towaoc, Colorado.  Was one of 5 children.  She attended Santa Fe Indian School and also went to vocational school for nursing.  She came home and lived in Towaoc, Colorado.  
    She met the love of her life, Randolph L McCook, Sr. And they had five kids, Tony, Pamela, Shane, Brian and Randolph Jr.  She also helped to raise Amanda Mahkewa and Jaclyn Chapoose.  She lived in Ft. Duchesne for many years until Randy died.  She then moved back to Ignacio, Colorado.  
    She enjoyed spending time at the casino, playing bingo, beading, crocheting, watching old movies, her game shows and watching Elvis.  Golden Girls was one of her favorite shows.  She loved to travel and visit with family.  Her family was very important to her and she loved to take care of all her grandchildren, and numerous great grandkids.
    She is survived by her children, Tony McCook, Pamela Kuebler, Shane McCook, Brian McCook, her siblings, Raymond Kuebler, Towaoc; Donald Kuebler, Ignacio; 18       grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Randolph McCook, Sr., son, Randolph McCook, Jr., grandson, Geoffery Cesspooch, sister, Laura Kuebler and brother, Norman Kuebler.
    Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Community Pentecostal Church on Whiterocks Road.  A wake will be held after 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the church.
    Burial in the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery.