Virginia Rose Crook died at home on Sept. 25, 2023, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She passed surrounded by her loving daughter, Cathryn Collins, and son-in-law, Dennis Collins.
Virginia was born on Aug. 8, 1927, in Sutherland, to Harry Lee Sr. and Velma Joyce (Purdy) Coleman. She grew up with her brother, Harry Lee Jr., in the Sandhills of Nebraska. She would often tell stories of her childhood, one being of how Jr. would shield her from harsh weather while they would ride their horse to and from school.
When Virginia grew up she became a teacher and then a manager at the McDonald drive-up bank in North Platte. Faith has always been a pillar in the Crook family, raising all of their children in the church, sharing her love for God by playing organ and/or piano for church services for many years and teaching Sunday School which is where she met her future son-in-law, Dennis, when he was only 5 years old. She gave him his first Bible.
In 1945, she met Ronald Dean Crook and while it wasn’t love at first sight, they did end up living happily ever after with Dean passing away on their 65th anniversary. He was the love of her life and they had three children together: Rex, Mark and Cathryn.
Virginia lived a life that was full of faith, love and beauty. She was caring, and sweet, and would always bake copious amounts of goodies for the holidays. She filled her home with treasures and could play a great game of pinochle. She will be dearly missed by everyone who had the opportunity to meet her and even more so by those who had the privilege to love her.
Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald; and her son, Rex.
She is survived by her children, Mark (Becky) and Cathryn (Dennis); grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Joshua and Jen (Zach and Lily); Ashley; son, Jordan (preceded in death); Katie; Cassie; Stephanie (Tony) and children; Jessica (John) and children; brother-in-law, Gary (Rosa) Crook; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Inurnment is at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 16, at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, near Maxwell, where she will be laid to rest with her husband. The Springs Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.