Ruby Rook

BLOOMFIELD:  Ruby Rook, 89 of rural Bloomfield died September 2, 2008 at her home.  She was born July 11, 1919 in Japton, Arkansas to Joseph and Sarah Herriman Harvey.  She married Henry Rook May 1, 1944 in Pensacola, Florida, he preceded her in death April 1, 1987.  She was a resident of Davis County most of her life and was a homemaker.  She was a member of the Midway Calvary Baptist Church and taught Sunday School for over 50 years.  She was a quilter and avid gardener.

She is survived by 3 sons  Bradley, Forrest and Kent all of Bloomfield, Iowa; 4 daughters  Carolyn Jean Danner of What Cheer, Iowa, Phyllis McCoy of Agency, Iowa, Kathy Sample of Bloomfield, Iowa and Marilyn Williams of Ottumwa, Iowa;  16 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; 2 grandsons  Nicholas Rook and Jeremy Danner;  a great grandson  Johnathon Danner;  5 brothers; 3 sisters and 2 sisters in infancy.