Cecil Q. Cook was born on September 18, 1932 in Marshalltown, Iowa, second of four children.
He graduated in civil engineering and after getting married to Beverly he enlisted in the Navy where he completed training and became a communications officer.
After leaving the Navy he moved to California with his wife and joined Douglas Aircraft.
In 1989 he retired and dedicated himself to bridge and poker, covering various administrative positions and becoming in 1995 also President of ACBL.
Cecil, who had her daughter Karen, disappeared on May 27, 2018 in Placerville.