GAIL CHELETTE COOK

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GAIL CHELETTE
Class Year: 1965
Residing In: Hempstead, TX USA
Spouse/Partner: C.R. “Jake” Cook. (Deceased)
Occupation: Housewife
Children: Lana, age 48; Delsy, age 11

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Yes! Attending Reunion
What elementary school(s)did you attend?

Cleveland; Berry; Durkee; Burbank

What Jr High (s) did you attend?

Burbank

What street(s) did you grow up on?

512 Turner Drive

Do you or your family still live or own your house that you grew up in?

No

Do you see or hang out with any class mates? Who?

No

List your siblings and year.

Larry, JoAnn, Janette, Pat, Greg

School Story:

My most prominent memory is when our cosmetology class went to Austin to take our State Board test, and someone (I'm not telling who) snuck some liquor in. About six of THEM got bombed the night before and took the test with a huge hangover. Somehow, we all were able to pass the test.

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What did you want to do or think you were going to do when you finished high school?

I didn't have a clue!

What and where was your 1st job? Do you remember how much you were paid?

Myl first real job was a secretary at the Houston Fire Department, and my salary was $7,000 a year.

Favorite Quote

My late husband used to say "you learn with these (pointing to his ears), not with this (pointing to his mouth)!

Famous or interesting people you've met?

A.J. Foyt; James Garner; Mario Andretti; Chuck Yeager; Lopez Portillo (President of Mexico in the 70's); Larry Byrd; Dan Pastorini; Governor John Connally; John Schneider (Bo Duke); Paul Newman.

Ever been on TV? Tell us all about it.

Yes. Jack Cato came to our restaurant to interview Jake and what he was doing since retirement. How we came to open a restaurant in Waller Texas, etc

What do you like to do in your spare time?

Repurposing furniture. I have made two river tables

Name something you dearly love. and why?

My family!

Comments:

Where has the time gone!!
Any words of wisdom?

Be careful as you climb "up the ladder", you may pass people "on the way down" you stepped on

Is there a moment in your life that stands out? A moment that defines who you are? Other than kids being born or your wedding day.

Adopting a 6-month-old and becoming a mother again at age 57, and Jake becoming a father again at age 76.

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Posted: Dec 24, 2016 at 9:36 AM