Cecelia F. Cook

Cecelia F. Cook Cecelia F. Cook, age 93, of Portage, formerly a lifelong resident of Wixom and New Hudson, passed away peacefully February 12, 2015. She was born in Wixom, Michigan on August 30, 1921; daughter of Charles and Josephine (nee Hopkins) Westervelt. Cecelia grew up on a large farm in Wixom and graduated from New Hudson School. She was united in marriage to Thomas E. Cook on April 8, 1941; they spent 42 loving years together until his death in 1983. Cecelia was a devoted homemaker; her family meant everything to her. She was a wonderful cook and baker. She enjoyed traveling; visiting places like Alaska, Italy, Hawaii, and the Panama Canal. She was an avid reader, who also enjoyed crafting and crocheting. Cecelia and her husband shared a love for both flower gardening and vegetable gardening. Cecelia is survived by her loving children, Clinton Cook of New Hudson, Carolyn (Frank) Sajdak of Schoolcraft, and Gerald (Bonnie) Cook of Northville; her grandchildren, Kevin (fiancee Jennifer Wahi) Sajdak, Kelly (John) Bartelt , and Karen (Neil) Plohr; her great grandchildren, Samantha, Cassidy, and Jack. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and 4 brothers. The funeral service will be held Monday, February 16, 2015 at Noon, with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Casterline Funeral Home, 122 W. Dunlap, Northville. She will be laid to rest at Wixom Cemetery in Wixom, Michigan. The family would appreciate memorial contributions to the charity of the givers choice.