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Eileen Cook Obituary
Eileen M. Cook, 89, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away March 21, 2011. She was a resident of Scottsdale for 65 years. She was born in Davenport, Iowa on August 17, 1921. She was married to Gerald Cook for 45 plus years, who preceded her in death in 1989. Eileen worked as a Sous Chef for the Marriott Hotel Company. Eileen was active in the community as a past High Priestess of the Ladies Oriental Shrine and a volunteer for the local VFW. Surviving family members include one brother, Marlin "Bud" Ashcraft and his wife Phyllis, a nephew Mike Ashcraft and a niece Michele Hinz. Eileen was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church for many years. A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 24th from 12:00-1:00 PM with a funeral service starting at 1:00 PM at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Rd. in Scottsdale. Committal services will immediately follow at Green Acres Cemetery, 401 N. Hayden Rd. in Scottsdale. Contributions may be made in Eileen's honor to the Shriner's Children's Hospitals. Arrangements entrusted to Messinger Indian School Mortuary.
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Brenda Bradfield-Calhoun
March 23, 2011
Eileen...you filled the lives of my family with so very much love and laughs. We will miss you so very much but you did not deserve to suffer any longer. I know you and Gerry and Dad and Mom had a grand reunion!!!
As we discussed when I saw you a few days before you passed, you WERE my and Carolyn's "other Mother". When I married 33 plus years ago, Gerry walked me down the aisle, since my Daddy had passed away. You both were always such an amazing part of family get-togethers of all kinds. You and Mother took such good care of each other as widows next door to each other for many years...calling each other at precisely 9am to check in and make sure the other one was doing well. You were so very talented and your genuine love of supporting the Crippled Children's Hospital was amazing.
I remember when Shauna & Scotty moved in to Mom's house after she passed away, while they were building a new one. You were so thrilled to have them there! You loved us all like your own kids and grandkids and we will never, ever forget you. We will love you forever!
Carolyn Moran
March 23, 2011
My (Our) memories of Eileen for over 47 years will always have a special place in my Heart. The numerous times that Eileen brought so much joy and laughter into our lives. To this day, we still talk of how she danced in her clown outfit with all the young people after John's Wedding Rehearsal up at Morman Lake. We will miss her so very much and her sparkling smile and eyes. Someday, we will see Eileen again along with Jerry and the rest of our Families and it will be one joyous occasion.
Love, Carolyn, Ron and Family
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