Lois Lorraine Cook

Lois Lorraine "Raine" Cook

OGDEN - Lorraine passed peacefully away on June 20, 2008, at the Wasatch Care Center of Ogden, Utah. She was born to Wilbur P. Cook and Muriel R. Ogden Cook on July 4, 1923 at her home in Ogden, Utah.

Lorraine was a charter member of the Trinity Presbyterian Church where she had served several years as an elder. She was a graduate of Ogden High School, Weber State College, and the University of Utah (with a bachelor's degree). She earned a master's degree at Stanford University, attended Columbia University, and took a second master's degree from University of Utah.

She was a member of the National Association of Social Workers. She also was a member of the Eastern Star, Queen Esther Chapter, the PEO Sisterhood, Chapter AAA, and the Daughters of the Nile. Lorraine was appointed as the first woman Welfare Commissioner for the State of Utah, and addressed the United States Senate in that capacity. She was the Director of the Community Welfare Council, and was instrumental in founding the Golden Hour Center in Ogden, Utah, and in establishing the Meals on Wheels program in Utah.

In 1968, Lorraine was employed by the Bradley Center of Columbus, Georgia. She was headquartered in Macon, Georgia, where she spent the next six years.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her brother, Wilbur "Wib" P. Cook of Ogden, Utah; her two nieces, Ginger Weirich and Lori Lovelady (husband Graham); and numerous grand-nephews and nieces.

To the staff, employees, patients and friends at the Wasatch Care Center, the family offers its sincere thanks for the loving care and comradeship they gave to Lorraine. Special thanks go to "Jennie" and "Mildred".

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2008, at the Trinity Presbyterian Church located at 140 North Tyler Avenue, Ogden, Utah. Visiting with family and friends will began at 10:00 a.m. with services at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Reverend David Stellmon.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Habitat for Humanity or Ogden Rescue Mission.
VisitationTrinity Presbyterian Church
140 North Tyler Avenue
Ogden, UT
June 28, 2008
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Memorial ServiceTrinity Presbyterian Church
140 North Tyler Avenue
Ogden, UT
June 28, 2008
11:00 AM