Gertraud Brownlee Cookson

Calais – Gertraud Brownlee Cookson, 59, died Saturday, April 29, 2006 at her residence. Gertraud was born in Austria, August 17, 1946, daughter of Alois and Maria Eder. She was employed as a cook for the Calais High School cafeteria. Gertraud married Gerald Cookson on July 15, 1989. She was a Catholic by faith, and enjoyed playing cards and bowling. Gertraud was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #3 of Calais and the St. Croix Bowling Club. She was predeceased by her father, Alois Eder. Surviving are her husband of 16 years, Gerald; her mother, Maria Eder of Austria; two daughters, Frauke Davis of Mt. Terrance, WA, and Petra Dow and husband Philip Jr. of Calais; a step-son, Dana Cookson and wife Miranda of Robbinston; a step-daughter, Karie Kelly and husband Ryan of Mass.; a sister Erika and a brother Reinhold, both of Austria; three grandchildren, Philip III, Christopher, and Amanda Dow; step-grandsons, Tyler and Anthony Cookson; and many nieces and nephews; and her faithful canine companion, Ginger. A memorial service will be held at a later date.


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