Charles W. Cook, 89, passed November 23, 2012. He was born on January 2, 1923 in Woodburn, IA of rural Clarke County where he resided until 1945 when he joined the army. In 1948 he moved to a farm in Lucas Co. north of Russell Iowa. Charles farmed and drove truck for Etter Livestock until his retirement in 1997. After retirement he moved to Southgate Apartments in Chariton, IA. After moving to town Charles found a passion in working with the Lucas County Humane Society where he volunteered and enjoyed walking the dogs.
In January 1949 Charles married Catherine Jones. When they went to be married Charles called Rev. Beals from Irving Station, they were married that Friday in Rev. Beals rural Russell home. With their union they had 3 children Florence, David, and Gene.
Charles is preceded in death by his father Orval L. Cook and mother Margaret E. Smith-Cook.
Charles is survived by his wife Catherine, children Florence (Marshall) Comstock, David (Barbra) Cook, Gene (Sabrina) Cook, former daughter in-law Jeannie Tuttle-Cook, 9 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren.
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