In Remembrance Of

Bill D. Cook

Bill D. Cook, 84, of Dearborn, MO passed away, February 13, 2022.

He was born on October 2, 1937 to Cecil C. and Cecil M. (Culp) Cook in Edgerton, MO. He grew up in Edgerton and graduated from North Platte High School in 1956. In high school he excelled in basketball and football.

On April 21, 1957 he was united in marriage to Zelma Staggs. After their marriage they lived in Dearborn where they made their home.

He accepted Christ at the Dearborn Christian Church where he served as Deacon for several years.

Bill was a board-certified hearing instrument specialist and co-owned Cook Hearing Aid with his wife Zelma in St. Joseph for over 40 years.

He was preceded in death by his infant son, Robert Wayne; his parents; and two sisters.

Bill is survived by his wife of 64 years, Zelma; daughter, Annette Burris and husband Bob; granddaughter, Lydia and husband Sam and great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 16th at Dearborn Christian Church with visitation one hour prior.

Burial: Dearborn Cemetery.

Arrangements, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home.

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  • Lois Thomas Sopher

    I am so sorry and sad to learn of Bill’s passing. He was a good friend and my guy pal for as long as I knew him. I was with Zelma and Bill the evening they became engaged. My date and I celebrated with them and they were the happiest couple I had ever seen. I am sending Zelma and Annette my love and prayers and my condolences to all of the family. God be with you.

  • Ronald L Grove

    My mother was nearly deaf and Bill was her hearing aid man. He took great care of her and was one of her favorites. He was a guest at our dinner table several times. She passed in 1995. Mom and Dad considered him a great friend and a wonderful person. I am sorry for your loss.

  • Valerie Kyle

    So sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and all your family.

  • Don Comeaux

    Zelma and Annette. So sorry to hear this sad news. May God grant you His loving peace during this difficult time.

  • Delbert and Sandy Branstetter

    With our heartfelt sympathy for you and your family.
    Death takes the body. God takes the soul.
    Our minds hold the memories. Our heart
    keeps the love. Our faith lets us know
    we will meet again. Love is the bridge
    between here and Heaven.

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