With sincere sympathy, we announce that Doris Cook passed away on November 17th, 2019 at age 88. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Willard A. Cook. Throughout her life, Doris was passionate about music and fashion. Doris owned and operated the Purse Revue, a women's specialty shop, for 26 years. She served as a business advisor for the Center for Entrepreneurship at UNL, traveling to Europe, China, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea.Doris was a committed civic volunteer. She was active in Lincoln Rotary Club #14 for 27 years, and proud of her perfect attendance. Doris served as president of the Lincoln Symphony Board, Symphony Guild, and Community Playhouse Guild.
Doris's dedication to the arts and community made an important difference in Lincoln's cultural fabric. She has passed on her passions for civic engagement and music to all of her children and grandchildren.
Contributions in memory of Doris Cook may be made to: Lincoln Rotary Club #14, the Lincoln Symphony, First Plymouth Congregational Choir, and The Landing Scholarship Fund. A Celebration of Life service will be held on April 4th, 2020, 2 p.m. at First Plymouth Congregational Church, 2000 D Street. Condolences online at Roperandsons.com. (Source: Lincoln Journal Star)
