Doris Irene Cook, 89, of Edmore, MI passed away peacefully on Monday, October 10, 2016 at Arbor Grove Assisted Living in Alma, MI.
Doris was born on November 11, 1926 in McBride, MI. to parents Roy and Mabel McConnell. She was raised on their family farm in McBride, Mi, and graduated from Vestaburg High School in 1945. Doris obtained her teaching certificate from County Normal Training Facility and later obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Central Michigan University. Doris spent 35 years as a schoolteacher at Montabella Community Schools.
Doris married Gerald William Cook on September 30, 1950 in McBride, MI. Together, they raised a family of 4 children while Gerald worked on the family farm in Edmore, MI. They enjoyed 66 years of marriage to each other. After retirement, Doris enjoyed traveling, gardening and raising Norwegian Elkhound dogs. Doris and her husband spent winters in Casa Grande, AZ for many years where Doris learned to love the Native American Indian heritage. Doris was an avid supporter of St. Labre Indian School in Ashland, Montana. Doris was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Edmore, MI.
Doris is survived by her husband, Gerald William Cook, 90, of Edmore, MI.
Children: Patricia Megerle of Round Rock, TX, Krista Bishop(John) of Attica, MI, Carol Cook of Kingman, AZ and Ned Cook (Carol) of Saginaw, MI.
Doris and Gerald had 8 Grand Children and 5 Great-Grandchildren.
Surviving Relatives of Doris are her sisters Norma Bollinger of Vestaburg, MI, Marilyn Anderson (Alvin) of Roanoke, IN and sister-in-law Joann McConnell of Vestaburg, MI.
Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Mabel McConnell (Watts) and a brother, Leland McConnell.
Special thanks to the staff of Arbor Grove Assisted Living for their compassionate care, allowing Doris her comfort and dignity during her journey. Thanks also to Jon Daniels, PA-C and Hometown Hospice.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, October 14 at Faith United Methodist Church in Edmore. Visitation will be at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will follow in Vinewood Cemetery in Edmore. In lieu of flowers those wishing to do a memorial contribution are asked to consider the Alzhiemer's Association or Faith United Methodist Church.
The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Stanton. Online condolences may be left at bardenfuneralhome.com.