1920
Helen
2017
Helen E. Cook
January 26, 1920 — January 14, 2017
Helen E. Cook, 96, of Sioux City passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017 at her residence.
Memorial Services will be held at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel with Reverend Roger Madden officiating.
Helen was born January 26, 1920 in Sioux City, the daughter of Harvey and Dorothy (Banbery) Weaver. Helen attended Morningside College receiving her bachelor’s degree. She then enlisted in the United States Navy from 1942-1945, serving during WWII. After her honorable discharge, she made her career teaching 4th grade at Riverview Elementary for over 20 years before retiring in 1981.
Helen married Paul Cook on November 10, 1945 in Corpus Christi, TX. He preceded her in death on July 16, 2008. The couple built houses together with Paul doing the structure and Helen doing the decorating. She also enjoyed golfing and playing bridge.
Helen was a member of First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, And P.E.O. Chapter GZ.
Helen is survived by her children: Gene (Chris) Cook of Sioux City, Betsy Cook-Voss of Sioux City, and Steven J. Cook of Sioux City; grandchild J.D. Cook; sister-in-law Twila Weaver of Sioux City and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Paul, sister Jean Petersen, brother Donald Weaver, and granddaughter Susan Cook.
Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Siouxland or First United Methodist Church in Helen’s memory.
Memorial Services will be held at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel with Reverend Roger Madden officiating.
Helen was born January 26, 1920 in Sioux City, the daughter of Harvey and Dorothy (Banbery) Weaver. Helen attended Morningside College receiving her bachelor’s degree. She then enlisted in the United States Navy from 1942-1945, serving during WWII. After her honorable discharge, she made her career teaching 4th grade at Riverview Elementary for over 20 years before retiring in 1981.
Helen married Paul Cook on November 10, 1945 in Corpus Christi, TX. He preceded her in death on July 16, 2008. The couple built houses together with Paul doing the structure and Helen doing the decorating. She also enjoyed golfing and playing bridge.
Helen was a member of First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, And P.E.O. Chapter GZ.
Helen is survived by her children: Gene (Chris) Cook of Sioux City, Betsy Cook-Voss of Sioux City, and Steven J. Cook of Sioux City; grandchild J.D. Cook; sister-in-law Twila Weaver of Sioux City and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Paul, sister Jean Petersen, brother Donald Weaver, and granddaughter Susan Cook.
Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Siouxland or First United Methodist Church in Helen’s memory.
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