Mary Jean Cook

Passed away peacefully at the Swedish Hospital on April 23, 2003 after a lengthy illness and courageous battle with cancer and pneumonia. She spent the last 15 months at home, under the care of her husband, Dick. They were married 52 years. She was born Mary Jean Haugen on February 6, 1929. A graduate of Seattle?s Cleveland High School, and the University of Washington in 1950. She was a member of the Sigma Kappa Sorority and an advisor there for several years; also an active member in a guild for Children?s Orthopedic, a member of the Daughters of Norway for over 50 years, and a longtime member with her husband, of the Sand Point Country Club. Mary Jean enjoyed traveling throughout the world, many vacations to Los Vegas and Reno, and active in a bowling league and bridge with many friends. She is survived by her husband; her son, Steve, and daughter-in-law, Linda; 3 grandchildren, Jeffrey, Jennifer and Andy; her brother Richard, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She will be greatly missed and remembered by all whose lives she touched. A funeral service will be held Thursday, May 1, 12:00PM; Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home Chapel 11111 Aurora Ave N. Seattle. Burial, Evergreen Memorial Park. Following the service, a reception will be held at the Sand Point Country Club, 8333 55th Ave. NE, Seattle, from 2:00PM-4:00PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Medic 1 or Children?s Hospital.