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 Medica