Elaine Mae Cook
September 30, 2015
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Elaine Mae Cook, 96, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Valley View Village in Des Moines.
Elaine was born November 5, 1918 in Duluth, Minnesota to Joseph and Angelle (Boorman) Schlenvogt. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1936. On January 26, 1943, she married Merlin Cook in Des Moines, Iowa. Together they raised their daughters, Susanne and Sharon.
Elaine was a giving person, volunteering her time to the Botanical Center. She enjoyed square dancing, which she taught to blind and mentally challenged people. She liked gardening and was proud of her roses. Elaine hosted wonderful Halloween parties. She loved camping and read many books, especially mystery novels.
Elaine is survived by her daughters, Susanne (Larry) Lauters and Sharon (Charles) Hornback; grandchildren, Sherry Christensen, Kelly (Sean) Maher, Katie (Andy) Prochnow, Joe (Holly) Lauters, Beth (Kevin) Harris, Michael (Kirsty) Lauters, Kristin (John) Carmody, Wendie (Todd) Dicher, Sean (Traci) Hornback, Mark (Patricia) Hornback, Sarah (Joe) Swackhamer, and Jonathan (Alicia) Hornback; 35 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Merlin, and granddaughter, Michelle.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., with funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Link Associates.
Condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Bill & Cindy Cross
10/04/2015
Sheri and Family, Sorry to hear about the passing of Elaine. She was always friendly and would ask how my mom, Maxine Cross, was doing. They had both been residents of the Catered Living Unit before it closed. They are both reunited in Heaven now.
Julie Simon
10/02/2015
Mrs. Cook was a treasure -- I first met her when we took my little sister, Barbara, to the Jewish Community Center on 8th and Forest [circa 1960] for classes. Her compassion and wonderful attitude of learning brings opportunities for all gave our family strength and confidence in those early years.
At Slinker and Ruby Van Meter Schools, Mrs. Cook continued to give students more enriching experiences. As an adult, Id take Barbara to weekly square dance classes given by Merlin and Elaine, and stay as a volunteer/chaperone. Of course Elaine volunteered me to learn square dancing, too, along with everyone else!
Blessings to this dedicated couple for their generous contributions to the community over so many years.
With prayers, Julie Simon