Diane Irene Cook, 68, of Coldwater, passed away unexpectedly
Monday, May 27, 2019 at her home. She
was born October 15, 1950 in Coldwater, the daughter of Ervin and Norma
(Swihart) Burritt. She married Charles
Cook on November 7, 1970 and he survives.
Diane was a graduate of Quincy High School, Class of
1969. She was employed at Watt’s Drug
Store before gaining employment in Quincy Community Schools as a classroom
para-pro and eventually retired as the high school secretary. Diane loved to bake Santa cookies at
Christmas and was very crafty. She
especially enjoyed painting, sewing, knitting, and also had her own booth at
Hog Creek Antique Mall in Allen. Diane
had a very spunky personality and could be very feisty, but also very caring
and kind.
Surviving besides her husband, Charles, are three sons,
Clinton (Heather) Cook, Clay (Jill) Cook and Patrick (Lisa) Cook; and four
grandchildren, Chase, Cailyn, Corrin and Quinn Cook.
Diane was preceded in death by her parents and two siblings,
Linda Buckley and Nathan Burritt.
A memorial service for Diane Cook will be held Friday, May
31, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Eagle Funeral Home-George White Chapel in Quincy
with Jeff Smith officiating. Interment
will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Quincy. The family will receive friends for
visitation Thursday from 3-7 PM at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Branch
County Community Foundation in memory of Diane Cook.
