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Maxine Elaine Stroud Cook, 92, went to be with Jesus on Friday, November 27, 2020, in Wenatchee, WA. She was born to Eugene A. and Mary E. Koch Stroud in CA. She grew up with her mother’s family and graduated valedictorian in Lind, WA. She loved playing the piano, the church organ, and also participated in a Miss America contest.

Maxine married Leonard L. Cook in 1957. She worked in banking for 36 years. Maxine enjoyed her family, doting over her dogs, and travelling around the country with Leonard.

Maxine is survived by her husband and children, Kevin (Karen) and Kathryn (Mark), her gra...