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Ray Leslie Cook

Birth	:	6 Jun 1893 Story County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	29 Jul 1969 Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0215683, -93.4610672
Plot	:	Block 26
Description	:	Ray Cook dies at home in Ames, rites Friday Ray L. Cook, Sr., a former Nevadan and prominent in area construction, died at his home in Ames Tuesday afternoon at the age of 76. Mr. Cook, ill of the past eight months, suffered a coronary attack. Born June 6, 1893 in Nevada, he was the son of James and Addie Cook. He was married to Grace Mable Mayo May 16, 1911 in Des Moines. Cook was president of the Ray Cook Construction Company in Ames and produced much of the gravel that went on Story County... Read More	Ray Cook dies at home in Ames, rites Friday Ray L. Cook, Sr., a former Nevadan and prominent in area construction, died at his home in Ames Tuesday afternoon at the age of 76. Mr. Cook, ill of the past eight months, suffered a coronary attack. Born June 6, 1893 in Nevada, he was the son of James and Addie Cook. He was married to Grace Mable Mayo May 16, 1911 in Des Moines. Cook was president of the Ray Cook Construction Company in Ames and produced much of the gravel that went on Story County roads and the lime that was used agriculturally. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Nevada, the B.P.O.E., Ames Golf and Country Club, Ames Town and Country Saddle Club, Past President of the Iowa Limestone Producers Association, and of the Associated General Contractors. He is survived by his wife Grace, three sons Max of Ames, Kenneth of Fergus Falls, Minn. and Ray Cook Jr., Ames; one daughter, Mrs. Leonard Staker of Nevada; fourteen grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two brothers, James of Tucson, Ariz. and Howard of DeKalb, Ill; and one sister, Mrs. Ruth Bryant of Nevada. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, one daughter, two brothers and one sister. Friends may call at the Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada until noon Friday when the body will be taken to the Nevada First Christian Church. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Michael Rush officiating. Burial will be in the Nevada Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established.

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Ray Leslie Cook's memorial is located at: Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story County, USA.
When did Ray Leslie Cook death?
Ray Leslie Cook death on 29 Jul 1969 in Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.0215683
Longitude: -93.4610672

Family Members:

Parent

James Thomas Cook

(1873 - 1949)

Addie May Dean Cook

(1876 - 1946)

Spouse

Grace Mabel Mayo Cook

(1891 - 1975)

Siblings

Ruth Eleanor Cook Bryant

(1899 - 1980)

Eva May Cook Anderson

(1901 - 1919)

Donald Fredrick “Don” Cook

(1916 - 1969)

Children

Margaret Ruth Cook Staker

(1912 - 1989)

Henrietta May Cook

(1913 - 1931)

Max Ray Cook

(1915 - 1979)

Jackie Cook

(1919 - 1938)

Morrison Charles “Jackie” Cook

(1919 - 1938)

Ray Leslie Cook Jr.

(1923 - 1996)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Nevada Municipal Cemetery
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0215683, -93.4610672

2. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0233803, -93.4629364

3. Evergreen Memory Gardens
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0424995, -93.4682999

4. Knoll Cemetery
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0489006, -93.4869003

5. Pleasant Run Cemetery
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9864006, -93.4060974

6. Mound Cemetery
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9899520, -93.3691480

7. Murphy Cemetery
Richland Township, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0569000, -93.3672028

8. Bloomington Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0466573, -93.5852182

9. Woodland Cemetery
Iowa Center, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9324989, -93.4064026

10. Oak Hill Cemetery
Richland Township, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0891991, -93.3550034

11. Ames Municipal Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0301208, -93.6061249

12. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1063740, -93.5614370

13. Saint James Cemetery
Colo, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0088997, -93.3099976

14. Colo Cemetery
Colo, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0181808, -93.3083420

15. Story Memorial Gardens
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9933014, -93.6112976

16. McMichael Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0852203, -93.5915833

17. Arrasmith Cemetery
Franklin Township, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0855600, -93.5913900

18. First Christian Church Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0270500, -93.6174100

19. Walnut Grove Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9468994, -93.5903015

20. Cambridge Cemetery
Cambridge, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9067600, -93.5424400

21. Maxwell Cemetery
Maxwell, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8950500, -93.3996900

22. Sheffield Cemetery
Howard Township, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1369020, -93.5585790

23. Saint Thomas Aquinas Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0224370, -93.6450840

24. Saint Johns Episcopal Church Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0224100, -93.6481040