1939
Janice
2017
Janice Cook
August 31, 1939 — June 5, 2017
Janice "Jan" Cook, age 77 of Columbus, Nebraska died Monday, June 5, 2017 at her home in Columbus surrounded by loved ones following a courageous battle with cancer.
Janice "Jan" Cook was born September 1, 1939 to W. Martin and Leona L. (Borgelt) Wilson at Louisville, Nebraska. They moved to Herman, Nebraska to farm when Jan was one year old. They lived there until moving to Fremont, Nebraska when Jan was 14 years old. She graduated from Fremont High School at 16 years of age. Jan married Donald Cook at Trinity Lutheran Church on November 3, 1956. They had two children, Teri Kayleen and Donald Jr. They lived in Fremont until 1963, moving to Palmer, Nebraska where they farmed until 1973. After leaving the farm, moved to Columbus where both Jan and Don were employed at Lindsay Manufacturing. In 1978 Jan was employed as CEO of Columbus United Federal Credit Union, where she worked for 21 years until retiring in May of 1999. During that tenure she served on the Nebraska Credit Union Leagues board of directors from 1993 through 1999. Jan took pride in her ability to assist employees of over 30 Columbus businesses with their financial needs. Following retirement, Jan enjoyed RV traveling with Don, golfing, bowling and reading.
Jan was a devoted mother and grandmother, cherishing time spent with her family. She was also a dedicated member of Peace Lutheran Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Peace Lutherans Pastors Fund or Shepherds Canyon Retreat near Phoenix, AZ in care of the family.
She is survived by:
Daughter Teri (Allan) Ronkar of Columbus
Granddaughter Shannon (Pat) Powers of Broken Bow, NE
-Great Grandchildren Lindsay, Patrick, Kaden, and Devon Powers
Granddaughter Brandi (Andrew) Fehringer of ONeill, NE
-Great Grandchildren Codi Rose and Alyssa Fehringer
Grandson Donald M. Cook, III of Kearney, NE
-Great Grandchildren Logan and Jace Cook
Many Nieces and Nephews
Many Special Friends
She is preceded in death by:
Husband Donald M. Cook
Parents
Son Donald M. Cook, Jr.
Sister Carol Bignell
Janice "Jan" Cook was born September 1, 1939 to W. Martin and Leona L. (Borgelt) Wilson at Louisville, Nebraska. They moved to Herman, Nebraska to farm when Jan was one year old. They lived there until moving to Fremont, Nebraska when Jan was 14 years old. She graduated from Fremont High School at 16 years of age. Jan married Donald Cook at Trinity Lutheran Church on November 3, 1956. They had two children, Teri Kayleen and Donald Jr. They lived in Fremont until 1963, moving to Palmer, Nebraska where they farmed until 1973. After leaving the farm, moved to Columbus where both Jan and Don were employed at Lindsay Manufacturing. In 1978 Jan was employed as CEO of Columbus United Federal Credit Union, where she worked for 21 years until retiring in May of 1999. During that tenure she served on the Nebraska Credit Union Leagues board of directors from 1993 through 1999. Jan took pride in her ability to assist employees of over 30 Columbus businesses with their financial needs. Following retirement, Jan enjoyed RV traveling with Don, golfing, bowling and reading.
Jan was a devoted mother and grandmother, cherishing time spent with her family. She was also a dedicated member of Peace Lutheran Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Peace Lutherans Pastors Fund or Shepherds Canyon Retreat near Phoenix, AZ in care of the family.
She is survived by:
Daughter Teri (Allan) Ronkar of Columbus
Granddaughter Shannon (Pat) Powers of Broken Bow, NE
-Great Grandchildren Lindsay, Patrick, Kaden, and Devon Powers
Granddaughter Brandi (Andrew) Fehringer of ONeill, NE
-Great Grandchildren Codi Rose and Alyssa Fehringer
Grandson Donald M. Cook, III of Kearney, NE
-Great Grandchildren Logan and Jace Cook
Many Nieces and Nephews
Many Special Friends
She is preceded in death by:
Husband Donald M. Cook
Parents
Son Donald M. Cook, Jr.
Sister Carol Bignell
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