Mary Wilson
December 6, 1939 ~ April 14, 2011
Mary Elizabeth (Zook) Wilson, 71, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, April 14, 2011, at the Hiawatha Care Center, Hiawatha. Private family services at a later date. Burial: Spring Grove Cemetery, Covington, Iowa. Survivors include three brothers, Raymond Zook of Cedar Rapids, Earl 'Jim' Zook of Gillette, Wyoming, and David Zook of Denver, Colorado; four sisters, Susan Zook of Gillette, Wyoming, Carol Kiernan of Mt. Vernon, Iowa, Rita Zook and Jean Zook, both of Cedar Rapids; her step-children; and nieces and nephews. Mary was born December 6, 1939, the first child of Edwin and Mary (Morris) Zook. She was in the first graduating class of Jefferson High School. Mary retired from the City of Cedar Rapids after driving city bus for over 30 years. She was very creative when it came to crocheting, knitting, and sewing; making gifts of hats, quilts and wall hangings for family, friends, and as donations. Preceding her in death include her parents; and husband, Charles O. Wilson, who died in 2003. Mary became special in the hearts of those who helped care for her at Silver Pines, Promise House, and the Hiawatha Care Center. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association.
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“Need I Say More?” I just had to start out that way because that is one memory of Mary that I will always have. I was Mary’s banker for several years, as Jean knows. Mary was always a cheery, fun person to wait on. She always needed some of my sugar treats when she would stop in. You all have my sympathy. Irma Wendt
Jean and family,
My deepest sympathy for your loss of Mary. I know that her failing health has been a struggle. She is happy now with no sorrow or worries. Let knowing that bring you comfort.
My condolences to Mary’s family.
I, too, graduated the first class from Jefferson. I didn’t know Mary well, but I pray that her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.
Our thoughts are with you and your family. Mary was a wonderful lady and we will miss her.
Mary was always so creative and great with color.. On one of her birthdays, while she was still driving the bus, several of us met her at HyVee and rode the route with her…It was so much fun….Have so many fond memories…Thank you Mary…..