Obituary of Grandma Bailey

Marilyn “Mickey” Lucille Cook Bailey, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 22, 2015, at her home. She was under the care of her family and OneSource Hospice.

Marilyn was born May 10, 1935, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Norman Williams Cook and Lenna Mae Jacobson Cook. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls, graduating from Idaho Falls High School in 1953. She worked at the Rio Theater and MotorVu Drive-In from 1950 to 1977.

On December 28, 1953, she married David Lewis Bailey in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Other than time spent in Memphis, Tennessee, Corpus Christi, Texas, and Alameda, California, while David served in the U. S. Navy, Marilyn has lived her entire life in Idaho Falls. They were the parents of three children, David Jr., Tami, and Kelsey. In 1973, they opened Phase 4 Stereo, which they operated together. David passed away May 16, 2008.

She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the Primary Presidency and as Sunday School secretary. She loved shopping for deals, gardening, and her grandchildren. Marilyn enjoyed making candy. She perfected the art of the pecan log and many throughout the area looked forward to receiving this delicious treat.

Marilyn is survived by
son, David (Marcia) Bailey, Jr. of Idaho Falls, ID, 
daughter, Tami (Alan) Taylor of Grant, ID, 
son, Bryan "Kelsey" Bailey of Idaho Falls, ID, 
sister, Colleen (Bill) Toomer of Richfield, UT, 
sister, Sunny (Brent) Morgan of Idaho Falls, ID.
11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.