Obituary for Naomi Mae Cook
Naomi Mae ‘Nicky’ Cook lived a full life. She went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 3 at 6:30 am surrounded by her loved ones.
She is survived by her husband, George Nossek; her son, Ray ‘Smokky’ Cook Jr.; and her two daughters Nina (Cook) Heidt and Gina Cook; along with 10 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren and dozens of nieces and nephews.
Naomi was proceeded in death by her husband of 50 years, Raymond E. Cook, Sr.; her daughter Vija Cook; and her brother, Walter ‘Frank’ Evans.
Born Aug. 14, 1935 in Adrian, OR to Frank & Ella Evans she grew up in a good Christian home. They moved often during her childhood to many towns in the PNW. In high school she met Ray and they married two days after her 17th birthday. They lived in the Seattle area until 1968 when the family came to live on a farm in the Spokane area.
Ray and Nicky owned Warehouse Carpets for over 30 years and she served as the President of the Inland Empire Floorcovering Assoc for a term. Volunteering was a very large part of Nicky’s life. She made and served meals at the House of Charity; was President of St. Vincent de Paul for many years; VicePresident of the Catholic Business Women’s Group, delivered meals for the food bank; handed out sandwiches at the church twice a week; answered phones at the Cop Shop; was President of the Parish Council at Our Lady of Lourdes for a term and also served on the church finance committee; enjoyed her time as treasurer with the Model T Club and for the past 15 years has dedicated most of her time and energy to Ascenda, a recovery program for addicts. She did not sit still well and took people under her wing in an instant. Her true love of her fellow man showed in everything she did all day every day.
Rosary 6:00 pm December 10th Heritage Funeral Home – Viewing from 5:00 – 6:00.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am December 11th Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral, preceded by viewing at 9:00 and followed by reception luncheon.
Graveside Service 2:30 pm Mondovi Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to Ascenda at 3000 W Sunset Blvd. Spokane, WA 99224
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She is survived by her husband, George Nossek; her son, Ray ‘Smokky’ Cook Jr.; and her two daughters Nina (Cook) Heidt and Gina Cook; along with 10 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren and dozens of nieces and nephews.
Naomi was proceeded in death by her husband of 50 years, Raymond E. Cook, Sr.; her daughter Vija Cook; and her brother, Walter ‘Frank’ Evans.
Born Aug. 14, 1935 in Adrian, OR to Frank & Ella Evans she grew up in a good Christian home. They moved often during her childhood to many towns in the PNW. In high school she met Ray and they married two days after her 17th birthday. They lived in the Seattle area until 1968 when the family came to live on a farm in the Spokane area.
Ray and Nicky owned Warehouse Carpets for over 30 years and she served as the President of the Inland Empire Floorcovering Assoc for a term. Volunteering was a very large part of Nicky’s life. She made and served meals at the House of Charity; was President of St. Vincent de Paul for many years; VicePresident of the Catholic Business Women’s Group, delivered meals for the food bank; handed out sandwiches at the church twice a week; answered phones at the Cop Shop; was President of the Parish Council at Our Lady of Lourdes for a term and also served on the church finance committee; enjoyed her time as treasurer with the Model T Club and for the past 15 years has dedicated most of her time and energy to Ascenda, a recovery program for addicts. She did not sit still well and took people under her wing in an instant. Her true love of her fellow man showed in everything she did all day every day.
Rosary 6:00 pm December 10th Heritage Funeral Home – Viewing from 5:00 – 6:00.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am December 11th Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral, preceded by viewing at 9:00 and followed by reception luncheon.
Graveside Service 2:30 pm Mondovi Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to Ascenda at 3000 W Sunset Blvd. Spokane, WA 99224
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Previous Events
Visitation
Monday
10
Dec
5:00 PM
Heritage Funeral Home
508 N Government Way Spokane, WA 99224
Spokane, WA 99224
Rosary, vigil
Graveside Service
Tuesday
11
Dec
2:30 AM
Mondovi Cemetery
45500
Davenport, WA 99122
Committal Service
Funeral Service
Tuesday
11
Dec
9:00 AM
Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes
1115 W Riverside Ave Spokane, WA 99201
Spokane, WA 99203
Funeral Service
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