Dorothy "Dottie" R. Cook

Dorothy Rose Cook (Hall), age 86, known as Dottie, died peacefully October 12, 2023. Her hope in life and in death was her Christian faith. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Russell Hall, and second husband, Ronald Cook; parents Peter and Jeanette Vander Meulen; sisters Wilda Sennen, Teddy Pritchard, Joanne Vander Galien, and Evelyn Wiersma. Dottie will be lovingly remembered by her sons Larry (Susan), Doug (Jane), and Bruce (Shelley) Hall; grandchildren Lauren (Sasha) Neulinger, Brian Hall, Megan (Adam) Lorenz, Hope Emigh, Alyssa (Carson) Schmitz, Emma and Mary Hall, Andrew, Zoe, and Timothy Hall; great-grandchildren John, Ben, Kate, and Dave Schmitz, and Ted Neulinger. She is cherished in the memory of her sisters Annette Henker and Ruth (Roger) Steinhorst; and of Ron’s family, Fred (Kathy) Cook, Brad (Jeanne) Cook, Lee (Mary) Cook, and Jean Alice (Jon) Van Den Beldt; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Dorothy Vander Meulen was born in Randolph, Wisconsin May 10, 1937. From a young age, Dottie enjoyed music, whether playing the piano, organ, or singing in the choir. She often accompanied her favorite soloist, Russ, and loved playing in church or providing entertainment for those around her. She had a bright, friendly energy and sense of humor that endured even after her Alzheimer's diagnosis. Dottie also enjoyed family camping trips, longer travel adventures during retired life with Russ, and time at Barlow and Gun Lakes during the summer. In winter, Dottie and Russ created many memories with friends in Florida at Golf Lakes, singing, bowling, and sharing meals to celebrate special occasions, or just each new day! Later, she enjoyed time with Ron and Cook family members on Anna Maria Island. Dottie was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed many long-lasting friendships throughout her life.

Celebration of Dottie’s life will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 17, 2023, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m., at Cook Memorial Chapel (East Building), 4235 Prairie Street SW, Grandville, Michigan 49418. Rev. Scott Gurley will be officiating. The service will be livestreamed; the link is available in the service information below. A luncheon will follow the service. Interment will be at Grandville Cemetery. In memory of Dottie, contributions may be made to Faith Hospice or the Alzheimer's Association. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcaresbyron.com