Mary A. Cook

Mary Alice Cook was born September 4, 1935, in Van Buren, Arkansas, to Taylor and Mary (Thompson) Claphan.

Mary spent most of her life in the Denver area, working as a secretary for Martin Marietta Corporation and Lockheed Martin Corporation. She met Ralph “Dan” Cook at work, and they married in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on August 27, 1968.

In 1999, the couple made their final move to Wilsonville, Nebraska.

Mary enjoyed fishing and camping. Dan taught her to play bass guitar, and they performed music together for many years.

She also enjoyed watching him play at numerous events and festivals across southwest Nebraska.

Mary passed away at her Wilsonville home on Saturday, October 10, 2026, with Dan, her loving husband of 60 years, by her side. She was 91.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Edward Claphan.

Mary is survived by her husband, Dan Cook of Wilsonville.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Wilsonville Baptist Christian Church in Wilsonville, Nebraska.

Burial followed at Wilsonville Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Mary Cook’s family for later designation. Online condolences may be shared at lockenour. com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lockenour-Jones Mortuary of Cambridge.