Obituary of Shirley Cook

COOK, Shirley (nee Clayton) age 90 of Pequannock, formerly of Wyckoff, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. Surviving are her devoted children, Robert and his wife Susan, David and his wife Elaine, and Pamela and her husband Robert Devine. Shirley also leaves her 8 adoring grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, her brother James H. Clayton and her sister, Norma Watson. Shirley was pre-deceased by her husband Robert J. Cook in 1998. Shirley grew up in Paterson, NJ and graduated Eastside High School. She and her husband moved their family to Wyckoff where she lived for more than 50 years. As a member of High Mountain Golf Club, she enjoyed many friendships and rounds of golf. A memorial service will be held Thursday, January 9, 2014, 11:00 AM at St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church, 169 Fairmount Rd., Ridgewood, NJ 07450. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Shirley's name may be made to St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church, 169 Fairmount Rd., Ridgewood, NJ 07450, or the Residents Care Fund, 4 Cedar Crest Dr., Pequannock, NJ 07444. Arrangements by the Vander Plaat Funeral Home of Wyckoff, www.vpfh.com.