She was the spunky light in our family's lives, and a true inspiration to us all. Linda was pre-deceased by her mother and father, Betty and Bill Batliner, as well as her brother William Batliner, II. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Bob Cook and children Lindsay (Joe) Jurden and Ward (Sally) Cook, as well as four grandchildren: Drew and Grant Jurden; Katie and Jack Cook.
In addition to being a wonderful wife, mother, mother-in-law and grandmother, Linda possessed exceptional talents in dancing, interior design, gardening and landscaping. From Mark Twain: "The two most important days in life are the day you are born, and the day you find out why." Linda found her "why" early, it was serving others. Her entire adult life was spent in service to our community. She started with KCMO Junior League projects, and the "Bacchus" Board of Governors then, involvement in the American Royal as a "BOTAR" and committee chair. She was a tour guide at the Nelson Gallery, and on the committee that held the first Channel 19 Auction. A music lover from an early age, she was a member of the Junior Woman's Philharmonic League, Symphony League and a longtime KC Symphony season ticket holder. Linda served on the board of directors of: Friends of Art; Historic KC Foundation and chaired the "Possum Trot" project; Folly Theatre; KC Arts Council; KC Ballet Guild and started the Ballet Boutique; Friends of the Zoo; Worn all House and for 20 years, The Children's Center for the Visually Impaired. She was exceptionally successful with charitable fund raising. Somehow, Linda found time to volunteer at church, the United Way, American Cancer Society, and of course there was always time for family. She truly was a tireless worker for others, and will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Throughout her life Linda relied on her strong Christian faith and the promise of life eternal.
Linda's funeral service will be Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 10:00 am, at Cure of Ars Church - 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, KS 66206. Due to Corona 19 Virus concerns neither a visitation nor reception will be held and the cemetery service will be private.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: Sally Cook, Director of Development - "Cornerstones of Care" - 300 East 36th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111.
