Luene Cobb's Obituary
After a long period of declining health, Luene was reunited with the love of her life for 68 years. Luene was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa. She graduated from Drake University with a degree in biology. While attending Drake she met Bob Cobb and they later married on February 11, 1944 while Bob was in the Army Air Corp. Luene always loved working with young people and after graduation from college taught high school science in Oakland, Iowa. She later taught for many years as a laboratory Instructor for the Biology Department of Drake University. She was an active member of University Christian Church in Des Moines and then Redeemer Covenant Church in Tulsa. Luene was a member of PEO for over 50 years and held numerous offices in local chapters as well as nationally. She loved her garden and had a remarkable green thumb that could make any plant thrive. Her life was devoted to caring for her family and her home and to serving the Lord. She is survived by her three children, Lauretta Rigler of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Larry and his wife Becky of Waukee, Iowa and Charles of Tulsa. She has 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Donations in Luene's memory may be made to Redeemer Covenant Church, 5415 E 101st St, Tulsa, OK, 74137.
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