Landon Matthew Crook was born into this world on March 17th, 2008. He was our little Leprechaun, and just as magical as his namesake, Landon was magical. He was a very chubby, happy, beautiful baby. He was a whopping 9 lbs, 3 oz!! Just like his stature, Landon was made for big things in his life! He loved having St. Patrick’s Day as his birthday. You could often find him wearing shamrock shirts and hats, anything that said “Lucky” on it, and his favorite color, green!
Landon has 3 brothers, Jaxon, Cannon, and Boston, that he loved fiercely. They were his best friends. He was a nurturer, defender, and protector to them all. He would do anything for them. He loved to joke around with them, create art masterpieces, play sports, pull pranks, catch bugs, snakes, and lizards, and drag them along on his mischievous adventures. They loved being together. He was Jaxon’s wingman and Cannon and Boston’s “Mother hen”. Even though he teased and harassed them on a daily basis, his brothers knew he loved them dearly.
Landon was a warrior. A fighter. He had a lot of incredibly hard trials throughout his life, which he fought so hard to overcome. When he was 8, he was diagnosed with T-Cell Leukemia. His diagnosis required a 3 ½ yearlong chemotherapy treatment. He endured months in the hospital, heavy chemo, steroid treatments, and lumbar punctures. He lost all his hair, and struggled with nausea, migraines, weight and appetite loss, and kidney stones. Due to complications associated with chemotherapy, he developed a condition known as PRESS. For 3 weeks he was in a comatose state, where he lost his sight, his memories, his ability to walk, feed himself, even perform simple tasks like stating his name, or saying the alphabet. Through incredibly hard work and perseverance, Landon made a miraculous recovery from PRESS, and ultimately beat cancer. On December 9th, 2019, surrounded by all of his family, he was able to ring the bell at Primary Children’s hospital, celebrating his victory. It is a day we will all cherish in our hearts. Despite being cancer-free, Landon developed Epilepsy due to the side effects associated with chemotherapy. He worked with several doctors to help minimize his seizures. He was a warrior through it all. He was brave, courageous, determined, and he never gave up. He endured it all with a strength and grace that few possess.
Through his life struggles, Landon grew up very quickly. He possessed a strong empathy and compassion for others. He was a very kind person, and often thought of himself last. On birthdays and holidays, he made sure to let people know how special they were to him and that he loved them. He would save his own money, to make sure that on someone’s special day, they would receive a present specifically, and individually wrapped by him. Landon loved to make rainbow loom bracelets, and during his stay and check-ups at the hospital, he would hand them out to all of the doctors, nurses, and patients there. He spent hours teaching himself different patterns and made 100’s of bracelets. There isn’t a member of the Oncology team that doesn’t have a Lando bracelet, or 2! Landon had an infectious smile and laugh. He was a clown and a trickster. He loved to make people laugh and to brighten their day. His home was often filled with laughter due to his humor, theatrics, and sly wit. He was a good friend, and a good listener. He knew what it was like to be bullied, and he became a defender of all who struggled with it. He made friends with everyone. It didn’t matter to him who they were, where they came from, or what they believed. He loved people for who they were, and he acquired a very eclectic group of friends from different backgrounds and circumstances. He would do anything for everyone. He loved his doctors, teachers, counselors, hall monitors, Principals. He made a point to develop a relationship with as many people as he could. His heart was pure gold.
Landon loved to learn and was so smart. He excelled in school. He had a 4.0 GPA all through middle school and was a member of the National Junior Honor Society. He had just become a member of the National Society of High School Scholars. He was planning on graduating from high school with his associate degree and dreamed of attending an Ivy League college and becoming an Oncology Doctor and helping to find a cure for cancer. He took school and his grades very seriously and was a self-motivator. Whenever the end of the quarter came, he was always checking his grades and asking for extra credit, if needed, to ensure that he got an A. He had just finished an AP class where he received the highest score possible on his exam, a 5! He was so excited and proud! Landon couldn’t wait to attend Copper Hills with his brother and take more classes to earn college credits. Landon was a doer. He had an unbelievable drive and determination‚ on about him. When he set his sights on something, he would stop at nothing to achieve his goals.
Landon had a love and passion for the arts. Drawing, painting, sculpting, singing, and theater. He loved it all and was very talented in all aspects. He enjoyed taking drawing, painting, and ceramics classes, and made the most amazing creations. Landon was a performer. He loved being on stage! He was involved in musical and community theater, and performed in Shrek, Moana, and Oliver. His favorite art was singing. He loved to sing. He sang in the choir all through middle school and enjoyed every minute of it. He was so excited when his choir recently got the highest marks achievable at their festival performances. He had purchased recording equipment through his make a wish and was learning how to record his own songs. The videos we have of him singing and doing what he loved will always be a treasure to his family.
Landon was a joy and light to all that knew him. He lived life with a purpose. His struggles gave him a beautiful perspective, and he knew and cherished what was most important. He loved his friends and family fiercely and always wanted to be doing something to make memories with his loved ones. What Landon craved more than anything in this life was time. He always had a sense of urgency about him, like subconsciously he knew he had limited time to be with his people. He always wanted to spend time with those he cared about and could never get enough of it. So, he made every second count, and he made the most of every moment. He made a lifetime of memories packed into his small number of years. He will forever be engrained in our hearts and our minds. His impact and example will never be forgotten. His warrior heart and memory will go on in all the lives he touched.
Landon is survived by his father Tyson Crook (West Jordan), his mother Hollie Wilde (South Jordan), his brothers, Jaxon, Cannon, and Boston, and his grandparents Theresa Larsen (Draper), Duane and Bonnie Crook (Las Vegas), Scott and Karen Wilde (Idaho Falls). Our hearts are broken without him. He will be missed and thought of every day. We will honor his memory by choosing to live a life filled with love and purpose. Sweet Landon, until we see you again, we love you to the moon and back. For always… #fortheloveoflando
Funeral services will be held Saturday August 12, 2023, at 11am at Larkin Riverton, 3688 W 12600 S, Riverton, Utah. A viewing will be held the evening prior, Friday August 11, 2023, from 6:00-8:00 pm. A private viewing will be held the day of services for family members.
Interment will be held at South Jordan City Cemetery, 10630 S 1055 W, South Jordan, Utah
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I had choir with him when a was in 9th grade. Landon was an astounding tenor. All of us that year became good friends that year. Our entire group from that year misses him. Much love
So very sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Dear, dear Tyson, my heart is broken for you and your family. Losing Landon is truly unimaginable. Perhaps we could meet sometime so I can hug you and share some feelings. Sadly, I’m out of town this weekend, but I will be around after. Please message me when you have energy and time. In the meantime I’m sending oceans of love. Heather is too.
Dear Crook Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Landon. He truly was a fine young man. He was so good at overcoming obstacles put in his way, which were many.
He truly will be missed.
Colette Memmott
Landon's math teacher 8th grade
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. I hope the memories you have of the good times will provide some ray of sunshine through your grief. Please know you are in my thoughts and I am here if you need anything.
I was a crossing guard for Jackson and Landon when he was in kindergarten and first grade! I remember how happy Landon always and I mean ALWAYS was! Your boys were inseparable! They were the perfect pair! of boys. Both of them had the best manners! I am so sad for your loss! My prayers are with you as you experience all of these tough emotions!
I want to send you my condolences for your terrible loss of Landon. My heart has been hurting for you and I just want you to know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers.
I knew Landon while working at Sunset Ridge Middle. Last fall we started talking about Christmas. I told him that I had no idea what to buy my grandsons for Christmas. He suggested that I buy Rubic cubes for them. The gifts were a big hit.
He was one of the favorites of the staff and he will be greatly missed.
I'm so very sorry for your loss. So heartbreaking. He was so handsome and so young.
I will miss yhe new adventures of Landon stories. He will be a legend, warrior. And HERO to me! We were blessed to know the leprechaun baby who gave us all love. May we all live with the rest of our lives with his spirit
I knew Landon a few years ago when he was in Erin Worlands Musical theater class, I was a few years older than him but he quickly became my best friend in the class, He had such a bright spirit and constantly made me laugh, I still have the rainbow loom bracelet he gave me.
I remember one time I was at Arctic Circle with a big group of kids after a school musical performance and Landon and his family just so happened to come into the restaurant at the same time, I was sitting by myself and he came over and talked with me for a while. He always made everyone feel special and it was always a pleasure to talk with him.
Even though it has been a few years since i had seen him I hope his family knows that Landon was such a great kid and I am extremely happy to have known him for the short time that I did.
I didn’t know your son, but my cousin did. I’ve heard amazing things about him and how talented he was in everything he did. His obituary was beautiful, and I hope to remember to be nice to everyone on behalf of this beautiful soul. ❤️
I had only met Landon in 7th grade but he was the sweetest person ever. He always included everyone and made sure no one felt left out. Some days I would help walk Landon to his classes and when I had some classes with him he always had a smile on his face that was so contagious. Watching him with his Rubiks cubes was so fun because he was so smart. He would always ask people to mix them up for him so he could solve them. Was was a shining start and he will be truly missed. Sending my love to the Crook family!
I’m so sorry for your loss,my prayers are with your family.
I am so sorry for your loss, I went to school with Landon and was actually in rhapsody with him. He had such a bright smile that followed him everywhere. He was so talented and kind. It just breaks my heart that I wont be able to make the funeral service but my heart is there with all of you during this difficult time. Sending you all strength and my love during this difficult time.
I knew him a little before, but I really got the chance to know him better in my 7th grade theater class at Sunset Ridge Middle School. He was such a funny and kind guy. He cheered me up a few times when I had performance anxiety or when I was having a hard time. When I had no one to partner with in theater class he would always come up and ask me. He had a great voice and it was fun to do skits with him. I was always cheering for him as loud as possible when he performed for choir. I wish I got to tell him the impact he made in my life.
We are so sorry for your loss
I went to school with Landon. While I didn’t know him all that well, I know he was an AMAZING person. He cheered everyone up when nothing else could. He was spectacular at being just a good human being. I am going to miss him so much. I want to send my condolences to his family about this terrible loss. There will never be another Landon.
I feel so blessed to have lived next to Landon and his amazing family. It was a joy speaking with him and getting updates on what was going on in his life. It usually was about a fun adventure he had with his family or about his love of performing. I occasionally would hear him singing in his backyard. I loved it. My heart hurts for your loss Hollie and family. He will forever be missed and remembered.
My words can’t express how heartbroken I am for you., but the one thing I do want say Tyson is in the short time I had the pleasure of meeting and working with you , the love and dedication you showed as a father was unmatched. He was blessed by having you as a father. Love, light and prayers coming from Minnesota.
My heart broke when I heard about the loss of your son. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
From the Boeing EHS team, I send you my deepest condolences at this time. Landon sounds like a truly wonderful and loving person. I know this is a deeply painful time, and I hope you are comforted by memories of precious time shared together.