Weston David Cook

Weston David Cook had an eye and a heart for a good story. And we are sure this obituary would be much better if Weston were writing it.

Weston was born on May 13, 1985, in Fountain Green, Utah, the fourth child in the middle of a lively and loving family. He seemed perfectly content in the sweet chaos of middle-child life. He was deeply loved by his siblings, and each of them would likely claim him as their favorite friend. Weston was happiest surrounded by his family. Weston had a wonderful sense of humor and had a laugh that not only filled the room, but filled the house. Yet the word most often used to describe him was simple: kind. He was a natural peacemaker who disliked tension and had a way of making things lighter to those around him, sometimes with a perfectly placed joke that left everyone laughing.

Weston served a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brisbane, Australia. He returned home with stories, perspective, and for a brief but memorable time, a lingering Australian accent. After his mission, he attended Snow College in Ephraim, Utah, where he met the love of his life, Bexi, known to most as Becky Joy Doria. She thought Weston’s Australian accent was cute. They quickly fell in love and were sealed in the Salt Lake City, Utah temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in 2009.

Service was woven into who Weston was. He showed up. He helped. He said yes. Family and coworkers often described him as a wonderful helper and a hard-worker. At home, he was steady and devoted. He put his children, affectionately known as “the little weasels” or “little devils,” to bed each night. He loved what Becky fondly called his “banging music.” Instead of lullabies, he tucked his girls into bed with his favorite rock songs. He always joined Becky in the kitchen without being asked and would quickly take over making dinner. When she needed something, he always responded quickly and said yes.

He loved his children fiercely. He coached, especially soccer, for many seasons with enthusiasm and patience. The kids adored him. If you mistook Weston as shy, you have not played a game with him. In sports and games alike, he was competitive, and playful, often right in the middle of everything as if he were one of the kids.

Weston was respected by his coworkers and employers because he treated everyone with acceptance and without judgment. He supported the people he loved in all their pursuits without an ounce of criticism. He accepted everyone for who they were, exactly how they were. Becky felt that support in everything she chose to do.

Weston seemed good at nearly everything he tried. He loved writing and photography, blessing friends and family with stories laced with dry humor that stayed with you long after you heard them. He was detail oriented and precise, and loved choosing the perfect gift. He surprised Becky with her favorite treats, carefully hidden from the children so they would be waiting just when she needed them most. He was an armchair Jeopardy champion, carrying an astonishing range of facts in his mind. Weston had a breakout role in the Emery County Community Theater musical production of “Annie”. Combining his love of theater and singing he played the role of gruff Daddy Warbucks while becoming the favorite of all the children playing the role of orphans.

Behind all the humor, kindness, and laughter, Weston quietly carried a heavy burden. He struggled for many years with significant mental health challenges. He fought hard, longer and more bravely than many knew and this struggle is what has taken him away from us.

We share this not to define him by his death, but to speak honestly about the reality of his struggle. Mental illness is real, powerful, and often invisible. We are profoundly grateful for the years we had with him and for the strength he showed in staying with us as long as he did. Our hearts are broken that the weight he carried became too much.

Weston was so much more than the pain he endured. He was kindness, wit, loyalty, playfulness, and love. He was a devoted husband, a tender father, a cherished son and brother.

We will miss his stories, his laugh, his yes, and the steady goodness he brought into our lives. We are certain he would want us to remember him with honesty, a little irreverence, and a lot of love.

Weston is survived by his wife Becky Cook, and their five children, Sage, Reuben, Otis, Sophie, and Brynnli, his parents, Dwight & Patti Cook as well as his six siblings.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the Fountain Green 1st Ward Chapel. Viewings will be held Friday, March 13, 2026, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. prior to services both at the church. Interment in the Fountain Green City Cemetery.