Lawrence, Elaine Cook – 1922-2012

COOK, LAWRENCE, SMITH, WOODS

Posted By: Polk Volunteer
Date: 7/23/2024 at 11:07:35

Elaine Cook Lawrence, 89, was born July 8, 1922 in Fonda, Iowa, the daughter of Melvin and Olive Cook. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Thursday, March 22, 2012 at her home.
Elaine is survived and lovingly remembered by her daughters, Janet Lawrence (Robert), JoAnn (Don) Smith and Judy (Tom) Woods; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; other loving relatives and many special friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Bert Lawrence; grandson, Chad Woods; brother, Loren Cook and her parents.
Funeral services will be 12 p.m. Monday, March 26, 2012 at Hamilton's on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, with burial to follow at Resthaven Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday at the funeral home prior to the service.
The family would like to thank all of mother's caregivers, doctors, nurses and staff at Mercy Hospice for their love and comfort through this journey.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family or Mercy Hospice, 1055 6th Ave. Suite 200, Des Moines, Iowa 50314 in loving memory of Elaine. Online condolences may be directed to www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Published in Des Moines (IA) Register; Sunday, March 25, 2012, page 9B