Violet Alice Cook, 96

Violet Alice Cook, 96, a native of Missoula who moved to Kalispell in 1941, died Sept. 11, 2005, at her home. She had been a resident of Rossmoor in Walnut Creek, Calif., since 1968. She was born Aug. 26, 1909.

She was the wife of the late Dr. John Cook and is survived by her two sons, William and Jack Brinkman. She also is survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Violet worked as a dental technician for 20 years and was member of Adah Chapter of the Eastern Star, Professional Women's Association and served as a docent at the Rossmoor Dollar Club House.

She loved painting, ceramics, her bridge club and friends.

At her request, no services will be held.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Contra Costa.

Arrangements were by Oak Park Hills Funeral Chapel.