Mary Ina Cook

1939 - 2025

Mary Ina Cook was born on July 19,1939 in Alturas, CA to John & Ina Ogburn. She passed away on October 30, 2025 at the age of 86 in Lodi, CA. In Mary's early years she loved riding horses and showing prize steers at County Fairs while she was in 4-H. Later after marrying Neal W. Cook in 1959, they had three children Charles, Carolyne and Lawrence Cook. Mary was involved in the Oak View School community and led several 4-H groups. She also became active in the Pork Producers of America and often traveled promoting the organization. In 1982 Neal & Mary purchased the Galt Frostie. When Neal and Mary divorced in 1986, Mary took over sole ownership of Galt Frostie until she sold it in 2004. Mary is survived by one sister, Lelia Gooding 81, of Snohomish Washington and her three children Charles Cook 65, Carolyne Cook 63, Lawrence Cook 62 and Mary's five grandchildren, Carry Ann Cook, Kelly Cook, Kaycee Cook, Marley Meredith and Charles "Junior" Cook. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother and an active community member of the Oak View and Galt areas. She will be missed greatly by all her family and friends. A celebration of her life is planned for Friday, January 23rd at Lodi Moose Lodge in Acampo, CA.