Cofounder of Cook Group, Gayle Cook dies at 91

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Gayle Cook, who cofounded Cook Group with her husband Bill Cook in 1963, has died at the age of 91.

"Gayle's spirit of innovation was evident in everything she did. Whatever she was involved in, she left it better than she found it. This was true of her philosophy for the ever-growing company, her extensive efforts in renovating historically significant places, and her daily interactions with other people. That's her inspiring legacy that we will keep striving for," said Pete Yonkman, president of Cook Medical and Cook Group.  




Cook was a historical preservation activist and cofounder of what is now known as Cook Group. She served as the company's first quality control employee, checking devices her husband made.




Cook Group is a global company that includes Cook Medical, which invents, manufactures and delivers devices for treating medical conditions.




"We are deeply saddened by Gayle Cook's passing. She was an enthusiastic and generous advocate for preservation," says Brad Ward, president of Indiana Landmarks. "Beyond the sheer number of properties they've restored around the state, Gayle and her family have elevated preservation in a very public way as both a social good and a practical economic activity."




Nothing will change for employees of Cook as Carl Cook, the son of Gayle and Bill, has been CEO of the company since Bill died in 2011. Yonkman will continue to serve as president of Cook Group and Cook Medical and Steve Ferguson will continue to be Chairman of the Board.  





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