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Marian Cook

June 23, 1919 — November 17, 2012

COOK, Marian
Kalamazoo Passed away Saturday Morning, November 17, 2012 at the Tender Care Nursing Home in Portage, at the age of 93. She was born June 23, 1919 in Lancashire, England, the daughter of William and Mary Ellen Deasy McCrakan and came to the United States at the age of 4. Marian was a member of the First Congregational Church of Kalamazoo and was employed by Western Michigan University in the Food Service Department; she also worked at Directors Hall at Upjohn Nursing Home in the Food Service Department prior to her retirement in 1983. She loved cooking, gardening and her family. On January 24, 1942, she married Dale F. Cook, who preceded her in death on June 23, 1998. She was also preceded by her parents. Marian is survived by her three daughters, Sandra J. Brigman, Karen E. Gary Baker and Susan M. Steven Johns; 5 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; a sister, Connie Joe Lucas; nieces and nephews. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place and a private burial service is being planned. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. 343-1508
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