Mary Lynn Cook, 82

Mary Lynn Cook, 82, of Osburn, Idaho, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Dec. 12, 2024, surrounded by her family and loved ones at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Lynn was born Oct. 3, 1942, in Wallace, Idaho, a daughter of the late John and Frances (Uhllman) McGillis. 

Lynn graduated from Wallace High School, Class of 1960, and then attended NIC, graduating in 1962. Lynn went on to attend the University of Idaho, where she earned her degree in elementary education in 1964. Lynn was devoted to teaching and taught countless second-grade children in the Silver Valley. She retired from Silver Hills Elementary in Osburn after 42 years of teaching. 

On Aug. 14, 1965, Lynn married John Cook, Jr., in Wallace, Idaho. The couple had two children, Chris and Lisa. John passed away March 2, 2024. John and Lynn enjoyed camping, huckleberry picking and going to Arizona in the winter months. Spending time with her family was the greatest joy in Lynn’s life. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Lynn is survived by her two children, Chris (Debbie) Cook of Osburn, Idaho, Lisa (Bob) Delbridge of Yuma, Ariz.; two grandsons, Nathan (Alyssa) Cook of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and Kidman Cook of Osburn, Idaho; four great-grandchildren, Cali, Addi, Jackson and Madilynn; and two brothers, Jay McGillils of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and Dan McGillis of Phoenix, Ariz. 

A celebration of Lynn’s life will be held at a later date. 

Memories of Lynn and messages of condolence may be shared with her family online at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com. Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg, is assisting the Cook family with arrangements.