Barbra Cook Obituary (1936

Barbra C. Cook, 78 of Fairfield died Sunday, May 17, 2015 at the University Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. She was born October 22, 1936 at Fairfield, Iowa the daughter of Andrew and Cathrine Dennison Harper. She was a resident of Fairfield area all her life. Barbra married James Cook, September 4, 1953. He preceded her in death on April 5, 1984. Barbra worked as a Certifed Nurses Aide and in Home Health Care. She was an avid Bingo player, loved to go to the Casino and play scratch off games. She enjoyed fishing, mushrooming and her beloved dog, Duffy. Surviving are 2 sons: Andy and his wife Becky Cook of Fairfield, Denver Cook of Fairfield; 1 daughter: Valerie Harryman of Faifield; 1 brother: John Harper of Fairfield and 1 sister: Viola Harper of Fairfield; 6 grandchildren: James (Amie) Cook; Mike (Jill) Lane; Rachel Sykes; Matt (Tiffany) Gearheart; Mike (Melody) Gearheart; Nicole (Tony) Ramirez, 13 great-grandchildren: Katelynn, Terrin and Kelly Frick, Iris and Maya Lane, Kali McEntee, Brooke and Ian Lane, Kameron, Aaron and Aspen Gearheart and Veronica Ramirez Deceased family members include her husband, her parents; 1 sister: Mary Neil and 1 daughter: Cathy Cook. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Raymond Funeral Home in Fairfield. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time beginning at 10 a.m. at the Raymond Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Fairfield. Raymond Funeral Home is assisting the family in arrangements.