Dorothy Cook

Dorothy Irene Cook, 87, of Osawatomie, Kansas passed away at her home on January 5th, 2010. She was born Dorothy Irene Mitts on April 19, 1922 in Amoret, Missouri. Dorothy helped on the family farm and was a homemaker all of her life. Her hobbies included gardening, bird watching, cooking, playing cards, playing the piano, and she especially enjoyed being with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, John W. Cook, Sr. on February 18, 1992. She is survived by her nine children; John Cook, Jr. of Paola,KS; James Cook of Osawatomie, KS; Leonard Cook of Wisconsin; Carol Mignot of Baldwin City, KS; Donna Locke of Olathe, KS; Connie Ward of Edgerton, KS; Larry Cook of Osawatomie, KS; Vicky Corson of Gardner, KS; and Charles Cook of Australia; 23 grandchildren, and 38 great-grandchildren; all of whom will miss her greatly. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Miami County Cancer Society.