Edward Kelly Cook

It is difficult to remember any family time when Uncle Edward was not among us contributing his wisdom, humor and abundant laughter. Thinking of when he bought his first "bacaruda" car with push button transmission and hatchback. He excitedly drove it
to Florissant to show us and my dad. There was never a time when he was not attentive to everyone, remembering facts and information to inspire conversation relating to his international travels, teaching, religion and politics. I miss Uncle...

"Ave atque vale" Monsieur Cook! Some of my funniest memories of Priory are thanks to you.

I had Mr. Cook for French and German at Priory. He emphasized understanding people and culture as much as the languages, and stories from his extensive travels brought classes to life. Our class German Dinner remains a fond memory from senior year.
His timeless style, passion for teaching and zest for life will be missed by decades of Priory graduates.

I first met Mr. Cook over 50 years ago in a classroom at Priory. In the course of six years he formally taught me French, Latin and Greek... and informally so much more. He was one of the best teachers I ever had at any level, a true polymath.

Years later our paths crossed again when he went to work at The St. Louis Public Library, where I was on the board of directors. I was not surprised that his colleagues at the Library soon viewed him with the same combination of awe and...

It is difficult to remember any family time when Uncle Edward was not among us contributing his wisdom, humor and abundant laughter. Thinking of when he bought his first "bacaruda" car with push button transmission and hatchback. He excitedly drove it
to Florissant to show us and my dad. There was never a time when he was not attentive to everyone, remembering facts and information to inspire conversation relating to his international travels, teaching, religion and politics. I miss...