Obituary
Leona Bertha (Goter) Cook, 92, of Holden, Missouri, passed away July 24, 2023. She was born March 13, 1931, in Woodworth, North Dakota to Rudolph and Bertha (Hermann) Goter. Leona is preceded by both of her parents, two brothers, and one sister. She leaves behind six sisters, four children, eight grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
Because she started high school late, Leona graduated when she was twenty-one years old. She worked her way through high school, usually as a maid or housekeeper. She loved to sing and was a member of a choir all her life. She and her sisters performed often. She worked at Truman Medical Center East. She had a large interest in the Kansas City Chiefs and the Royals. She was a Red Coater for the Chiefs and served on the board of directors for several years. She was also an inmate counselor at the Jackson County Jail for a few years. She loved gardening, music and reading.
No services are scheduled.
Arrangements by Langsford Funeral Home, 115 SW 3rd Street, Lee’s Summit, MO 4063
Prayers and best wishes for the family and it was great to know you! R.I.P.
Leona graduated from high school in Carrington, ND. My parents owned a grocery store in that town. She approached my parents, requesting to live with us offering to keep house in return. Leona was told by my Mother, “well try it out for two weeks”. Leona said Mother was very business like those first two weeks. Yes! And Leona became family. Leona was not only musical but an exceptional artist. We kept a contact with one another through out her lifetime. Cherished and loved.