Ellen Esther (Leimback) Cook

Born: December 11, 1917 in Joliet, Montana. Parents: Ernest and Mabel Leimback. She is predeceased by her husband Richard; her twin sister, Helen, and seven other siblings. Ellen married Richard Cook in 1934 in Joliet, Montana. They moved to Auburn in 1940. They lived in Ketchikan, Alaska; Joliet, Montana and back to Auburn in 1950. Ellen enjoyed gardening, camping, fishing, crocheting, and spending time with grand-and great-grandchildren. After the death of Richard, Ellen moved to Parkside Retirement where she excelled at darts, bingo and dancing. She is survived by her daughter, Helen Ortiz of Federal Way, granddaughter Debbie Amble (Gunnar) of Redmond, granddaughter Patti Beringer (Mark) of Bothell, great-granddaughter Kelsey Amble of Seattle, great-grandson Craig Beringer of Bellingham, and great-granddaughter Jill Beringer of Bellingham. Arrangements entrusted to Price-Helton Funeral Home. www.price-heltonfuneralhome.com

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