Garneth Hook

Garneth Nadine Hook, 87, of Manchester passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Marietta’s Place in Manchester. Private Family Funeral Service was held Saturday, November 21 at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Manchester, with Rev. Kurt Pasko officiating. Interment was at Grant View Cemetery, Manchester.

Garneth was born September 5, 1933 in Edgewood, the daughter of Zepher Reade and Florence Ridenour. Garneth was raised by her grandparents, Glen and Ada Ridenour, in the Edgewood area, attended Edgewood High School and received her GED.

August 6, 1949, Garneth was united in marriage to Calvin Hook at the Methodist parsonage in Manchester. Four daughters were born to this union. After their marriage, Garneth and Calvin moved to St. Louis, MO.  They moved back to Iowa in 1959, where Garneth worked at Operation New View, Schultz’s and retired from Econo Mart.

Garneth was a long-time member of the Methodist Church. She enjoyed Blue Grass, camping and dancing with Calvin. Garneth also enjoyed crossword puzzles and playing the piano. She most enjoyed spending time with her family.

Survivors include her three daughters, Calleen (David) Adam of Postville, Beatrice (Todd) Wheeler of Arlington and Dawn (Bill) Ross of Manchester; one son-in-law, John LeGassick of Manchester; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and her in-laws, Randy and Kathy Waterman of Manchester, Barb Nurre of Elkader and Norma Sauerbry of Edgewood.

Garneth was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin, in 2016; her parents; a daughter, Melani LeGassick, in 2013; a grandson, Scott Adam, in 2015; a great-grandson, Eli Adam; one sister, Shirley (Ralph) Smedema; one brother, Richard Koelker; and her two brothers-in-law, David Nurre and Wayne Sauerbry.

Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, masks are required at the funeral home.