George Wilbur Cook

Notes:

George lost one eye (WWI Draft Registration)

Obituary Service for George W. Cook, 85, ex-purchasing agent of Portland public schools, was Thursday, with entombment following at Riverview Mausoleum. The service was conducted by the Albert Pike Masonic Lodge, which Mr. Cook served as secretary for 35 years. He was born in Garnavillo, Iowa, and came to Oregon in 1907, where he was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad. Later he was a purchasing agent for the Portland public schools until his retirement. For the last 18 months he has lived at Mr. Tabor Convalescent Hospital, where he died Tuesday. He was a member of the Rose City Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include his daughter, Mrs. Benjamin F. Schumacher, Corvallis, and a brother, Lee, Oelwein, Iowa. Three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive.
- The Oregonian, 3 Aug 1962, p25