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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Coreen Nilsen Cook
Coreen Nilsen
Cook
April 21, 1914 – July 9, 2013
Coreen Nilsen Cook's Obituary
Coreen Nilsen Cook of Trumbull, CT beloved wife of the late Dr. Robert A. Cook, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford, CT. She was 99.
Born on April 21, 1914 to Norwegian immigrants Harold and Hilda Nilsen, she was raised in Chicago with sister, Evelyn. As a child she attended the Logan Square Norwegian Baptist Church where she gave her life to Christ. Coreen graduated from North Park College in 1935.
She married her sweetheart, Robert Cook, on September 24, 1935. The perfect blend of talent and temperament for the years ahead, she stood by his side as they served the Lord together in ministry. These ministries included: two pastorates, the Presidency of Youth for Christ International, Scripture Press, the Presidency of The King's College, National Association of Evangelicals, and National Religious Broadcasters. While Bob ministered and travelled around the globe, Coreen held down the home front caring for three daughters and aging parents.
Coreen enjoyed gardening, entertaining, and taking care of her family--all of which she did with selfless love and diligence. She was a gracious hostess, and their home was often filled with students, conference speakers, and guests. She had a deep love for the Lord, His work and His Word; reading through the Bible many times. Nothing gave her more joy than seeing people turn their lives over to Christ.
A woman of strength and graciousness, kindness, dignity, and humility, she will be missed by her family and all those who knew her. She reminded us that serving the Lord, even with all of its sacrifice, is eternally worthwhile.
Coreen was predeceased to Glory by her husband of 57 years, Robert A. Cook; sister and brother-in-law, Torrey and Evelyn Johnson; sister-in-law, Mildred Cook; daughter, Carolyn Cook Borrink and daughter, Marilyn Cook Parry.
She is survived by her daughter, Lois Cook Gillern; son-in-law, Michael Gillern; grandchildren, Heidi Borrink Corrente, Christopher Borrink, Melissa Parry Ritchie and spouses; Grete Gillern, Robert Gillern; great-grandchildren, Andrew and Joshua Borrink; niece, Arlene Johnson Yoder, and nephew, Torrey Johnson, Jr. and spouses.
Funeral services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Coreen's husband's ministry: Walk With The King, Inc., PO Box 43, Trumbull, CT 06611.
Born on April 21, 1914 to Norwegian immigrants Harold and Hilda Nilsen, she was raised in Chicago with sister, Evelyn. As a child she attended the Logan Square Norwegian Baptist Church where she gave her life to Christ. Coreen graduated from North Park College in 1935.
She married her sweetheart, Robert Cook, on September 24, 1935. The perfect blend of talent and temperament for the years ahead, she stood by his side as they served the Lord together in ministry. These ministries included: two pastorates, the Presidency of Youth for Christ International, Scripture Press, the Presidency of The King's College, National Association of Evangelicals, and National Religious Broadcasters. While Bob ministered and travelled around the globe, Coreen held down the home front caring for three daughters and aging parents.
Coreen enjoyed gardening, entertaining, and taking care of her family--all of which she did with selfless love and diligence. She was a gracious hostess, and their home was often filled with students, conference speakers, and guests. She had a deep love for the Lord, His work and His Word; reading through the Bible many times. Nothing gave her more joy than seeing people turn their lives over to Christ.
A woman of strength and graciousness, kindness, dignity, and humility, she will be missed by her family and all those who knew her. She reminded us that serving the Lord, even with all of its sacrifice, is eternally worthwhile.
Coreen was predeceased to Glory by her husband of 57 years, Robert A. Cook; sister and brother-in-law, Torrey and Evelyn Johnson; sister-in-law, Mildred Cook; daughter, Carolyn Cook Borrink and daughter, Marilyn Cook Parry.
She is survived by her daughter, Lois Cook Gillern; son-in-law, Michael Gillern; grandchildren, Heidi Borrink Corrente, Christopher Borrink, Melissa Parry Ritchie and spouses; Grete Gillern, Robert Gillern; great-grandchildren, Andrew and Joshua Borrink; niece, Arlene Johnson Yoder, and nephew, Torrey Johnson, Jr. and spouses.
Funeral services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Coreen's husband's ministry: Walk With The King, Inc., PO Box 43, Trumbull, CT 06611.
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