Irene B. Cook

Irene B. Cook, of West Des Moines, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2011 at Kavanagh Hospice Center surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Irene was born in San Francisco on November 17, 1940, but was a nearly life-long resident of West Des Moines. She was the long-time proprietor of the 13th Street Pub. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Bernice Earp, her long-time companion, Lawrence (Duck) Reed; her siblings, Roger Earp, Judy Guy, and Michael Earp; and her ex-husband, Frank L. Cook, Jr.

Irene is survived by her three children, Frank L. (Karen) Cook, III of St. Charles, Diana L. (Chris) Arpey of Iowa City, and Clay L. (Teri) Cook of West Des Moines; six grandchildren, Frank, Kate, Nick, Meredith, Carly and Colby; her sister, Nancy Earp (Jim) Brock; four nieces, and seven nephews.

Services will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, with visitation on Friday, June 24, 2011 from 5 to 8 p.m. and the funeral on Saturday, June 25 at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Resthaven Cemetery following the service.

The family would like to especially thank the wonderful and caring staff of Kavanagh Hospice Center and her many friends. Memorial contributions may be made to Kavanagh Hospice Center. Condolences to the family may be made at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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