Patricia Ann Cook

BERGLAND, Mich. — Patricia Ann Cook, 75, a lifelong resident of Bergland, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, June 11, 2016.

Pat was born on Aug. 22, 1940, in Bergland, the daughter of Lyle John “Johnny” and Mildred Mae (Osborne) Fruik. She attended Bergland High School and graduated in 1958.

On May 11, 1963, Pat was united in marriage to Ronald Cook at the United Methodist Church in Bergland. They made their home in Bergland and were blessed with three daughters.

Pat was well known in her community and worked at local businesses including Nordine’s Market. She also was employed at the Holiday Station Store in Wakefield, the Mobil Station in Bergland and the Bessemer Plywood Corporation.

Pat made countless blanket quilts for her family and friends and enjoyed word search puzzles. She took pleasure in watching the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago Cubs on television.

Pat will be remembered by her family and friends as a loving, caring and giving person, who never complained and was always willing to help others. She especially treasured spending time with her beloved grandchildren.

Pat was a faithful member of the Bergland United Methodist Church. 

Pat is survived by three daughters, Jody Newberry, Wausau, Wis., Melodee (Billy) Dupont, Bergland, and Rhoda (Brad) Huettl, Merriweather; nine grandchildren, Dana, Michael, Jacob, Ryan and Carli Newberry, Nikki (Shane) Cowan and Jesse Pestka and Gentry and Shaye Huettl; four great-grandchildren, Domenic and Ariana Newberry, Alaina Newberry and Piper Cowan; a brother, Floyd (Lois) Fruik, Ironwood; her former husband and friend, Ron Cook, Bergland; her dear friend, Dannie Whitt, Ironwood; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and her loving pets.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a granddaughter, Harley Dupont; and a brother, Ted Fruik.

The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, June 22, from 10 to 11 a.m. EDT, at the Bergland United Methodist Church. A memorial service will follow the visitation at 11 a.m. (EDT), with the Rev. Ted Trudgeon officiating.

A luncheon will be held at the church following the service.

The Cook family wishes to acknowledge and thank profoundly the wonderful staff, especially the first floor staff, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. They are a truly remarkable group of people who treat everybody with dignity and respect in often trying circumstances. We are truly fortunate to have such a committed group of compassionate caregivers in our area. We also want to thank the numerous aides for the excellent care of Pat while she was at home.  

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Jerald Rocco, owner-manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield. Condolences may be expressed online at lakesidememorialchapel.com.