Mildred Cook
July 07, 2013
Mildred Cook, 94, passed away at home Sunday, July 7, 2013, the last of 11 children.
Mildred was born July 4, 1919, in Appanoose County, Iowa, to Henry and Martha Jane Fenton. She had lived in the Des Moines area most of her adult life, and at her current residence for over 50 years. Mildred retired in 1982 from Beatrice Foods where she had worked in the production department for over 30 years. She had been a member of Airport Baptist Church where she served faithfully in the nursery for 17 years, and was currently a member of Willow Creek Baptist Church. Mildred enjoyed traveling with her husband Gordon and spending time with her grandchildren.
Mildred is survived by her husband of 63 years, Gordon Cook; children, Lanny (Deb) Cook-Caligiuri, Sherry (Paul) Adair, Jane (Russ) Brown, Paula Boyum, and Mike Cook; grandchildren, Tracy, Paul, Melissa, Natalie, Jennifer, Emily, Anne, Lori, and Chris; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, and seven brothers.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 12, 2013, at Willow Creek Baptist Church, 720 Army Post Road in West Des Moines, followed by burial at 12:30 p.m. at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to D.M.A. c/o Willow Creek Baptist Church.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Dorothy Tucci Parker
07/12/2013
Dear Paula and Family--So sorry to read about your Mom. I remember coming over to your house when we were young--especially with your cousin, Claudia, when she lived with your family. Your Mom was always nice to me. I lost my Mom 2 years ago this November. My Dad died June 30th. It all takes some getting use to for sure. Regards to your family for me.
Karen Thelin
07/11/2013
I was hopeful that I would be able to attend Mildred"s services. Unfortunately, unforeseen travel has come up. Roger and I had so many great memories of Mildred and Gordon's friendship
Susan Sarat
07/10/2013
Dearest Paula,
May the spirit of the Lord comfort and bless your family as beautiful memories of your mother live on forever. Love, Susan
Candace Baldwin
07/10/2013
Dear Paula~
Thinking of you and your family, as you celebrate the life of your mom, and the memories you share.
Blessings and Love~
Candace
David and Kathy Cortner
07/10/2013
Our prayer support and love to you, Gordon and to your whole family. We have great memories of both of you during our time in Des Moines.
Cheryl Pasa & Larry Villines
07/09/2013
Our sincere sympathies to Gordon and family. Mildred was a part of my life for 45 years! She was a kind woman of strong beliefs. We didn't always believe in the same things; but managed to share some laughs over the years about life in general. RIP our dear friend!