MARILYN JOAN COOK

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MARILYN JOAN COOK (nee Olson) Peacefully on April 1, 2001 at the Lakeshore General Hospital, our loving wife, mother and grandmother, Marilyn Joan Cook went home to be with her precious Saviour. Marilyn was born on April 1, 1943. She spent her first five years on Peonan Point, and the remainder of her life in the Steep Rock area. On July 8, 1961 she married Donald Cook. They enjoyed 40 years together on the family farm. She gave her heart to the Lord and was baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ in July of 1969. Marilyn was blessed with a artistic talent which was displayed in her painting, sewing, gardening and home decorating. Having her children and grandchildren in 4H Festivals was a highlight in her life. She spent many hours tutoring speeches and demonstrations. She dedicated her life to being a wife, mother and grandmother. As a Christian, her desire was to see each of her children and grandchildren come to know the Lord. Marilyn was predeceased by her father Kris Olson; and her in-laws, Herm and Chrissie Cook. She leaves to mourn her loving husband Donald James Cook; three sons, Kris (Shelly), Joel, Brianna, Joshua and Spencer; Stephen (Shawna), Jessica, Jennette, Shiloh and Sarah; Darren (Brandi), Anna; two daughters, Joanne (Ian) Thorson and Cheryl; her mother Martha Olson; brothers, James (Gayle), David (Phyllis) one sister Linda (Elmer) Nickel; brother-in-law Dave (Donna) Cook; sisters-in-law, Ellen (Alf) Cook, Lyla (Wilbert) Helm, Heather (Lloyd) Cook, Sharon (Alfred) Konzelman, and Marge Cook; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 6 at the Faulkner Hall with Brother Jim Naber officiating. Viewing will be held one hour prior to the service at the hall. Interment to follow in the Faulkner Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Steep Rock Christian Fellowship Missionary Fund. Arrangements by ARNASON FUNERAL HOME LTD ASHERN-LUNDAR 1-204-768-2072

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 04, 2001