COOK, Ruby Alice - b. August 11, 1903 - d. March 9, 1919

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(from THE MOLINE ADVANCE  March 13, 1919)

Death of Ruby Cook

Ruby Alice Cook, the youngest daughter of Mrs. Lizzie Cook, was born near Moline, Kansas, August 11, 1903, and departed this life March 9, 1919.

Ruby was a frail girl having been a great sufferer the greater part of her life.  She was known by her friends as a patient, compassionate and sympathetic friend, fond of the companionship of young people, and of children especially, in whom she took great pleasure.  Though suffering much always as the result of her frail and weakened physical condition she often found relief by gratifying her love for music, often sitting at the piano and finding pleasure in what would otherwise be a weary hour.  She was always glad to attend Sunday School when able to go and though not having membership in the church organization yet she knew her Savior and prayed daily to the God she loved.

She leaves behind to mourn her departure, her mother, four sisters, Mrs. Lillie Saffels, Mrs. Emma Hugg, Mrs. Matilda Hupfer and Mrs. Schult; and one brother, George, besides many friends and companions among whom she will be missed with sorrow.

The funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. J. P. Landon and interment was made in the Moline cemetery.

A fair young form has fallen
    'Midst those who loved her best;
Gently she lived and patient
    God grant to give her re(st.