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Avis Lorraine Cook

Colorado Springs, Colorado

1937 - 2025

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Cook Avis Lorraine (Barbour) Cook August 18, 1937 October 27, 2025 Born in Denver on August 18, 1937, the fourth and last child of Jane Fay Barbour and Ancel Baxter Barbour, died October 27, 2025. Raised in Denver, graduating from South High School in 1955, then attending University of Northern...

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I volunteered for Avis at Palmer Lake, starting in 1986. Later, I was a fellow-teacher at Grace Best. After we retired, we were in a book club together. Avis had resources for everything. My kindergarten son wants to learn how to play chess? She brought over a special board for learning the game and told me about an after-school chess program at Kilmer Elementary. I want to make a braided wool rug for my entryway? Avis gave me the number of a company back east that would sell me the...

Avis was truly an amazing person. Her accomplishments could fill an entire book. She was a warm and caring person, first and foremost. But what is more amazing is her impact on her family, students and LP community. Her support and guidance pushed everyone to do better and be better. She will be missed.

Can you get the name correct here? Hers, not mine.