Patricia Jo Cook

Patricia Jo Cook age 71, of Findlay died at her residence on Tuesday August 21, 2012 at 4:45 a.m. She was born on June 4, 1941 in Findlay to Joseph W. and Frances E. (Hune) Shields. Patty Jo married Ronald R. Cook on June 23, 1963 in The United Methodist Church in Forest and he survives in Findlay. She has three children surviving Christa Jo Cook, Columbus, Ronald Shields Cook his wife Carolyn Cook, Smithtown; NY, Linda Diane Cook, Findlay, five grandchildren Brandon & Amanda Cook, Smithtown; NY, Emily, Zachary Rabinowitz and Joshua Cook-Rabinowitz, a brother William H. his wife Pat Shields of Findlay. She was preceded in death by her parents. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Findlay. Mrs. Cook graduated from Forest High school class of 1959. She attended BGSU and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education in 1963. She became a teacher and taught in Adams Township, Toledo; OH. Mrs. Cook directed church choirs in Frederick; MD, Bristol, CT, and Smithtown; NY where she directed two bell choirs and four vocals at First Presbyterian Church. She also taught in Parochial School in Waterbury; CT and gave private music lessons. While in Connecticut she was a charter member, a section leader and assistant director of the award winning Farmington Valley Chapter of Sweet Adelines and was a certified international arranger for Sweet Adelines. Pat was a devoted wife, mother, sister and friend. She enjoyed being surrounded by her family and was proud of their accomplishments. A funeral service will be held on Sat. August 25, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. in CLARK SHIELDS Funeral Home with Pastor Greg Creech officiating. Burial will follow at Hueston Cemetery, Forest. The family will receive friends on Friday August 24, 2012 from 3-8 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s United Methodist Music Fund or Bridge Hospice in care of Clark Shields Funeral Home 301 S. Patterson St. Forest, OH 45843. Visit www.shieldsfh.com to view the Life Tribute DVD, send a condolence or share a memory. http://videos.lifetributes.com/328456

Patricia Jo Cook

June 4, 1941 - August 21, 2012