Harriette M. Cookston

Harriette M. Cookston, 73, of Springfield, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, February 15, 2013. She was born on November 3, 1939 in Urbana, the daughter of the late Harry E. and Cossetta (Sutteth) Solberg. Harriette is survived by her beloved daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Brian Preston; grandchild, Caitlin Preston; sister, Denise Bodoski; niece, Kim Clark; nephews, Ken Cookston, Charlie Cookston and Joe Cookston; and numerous friends. She is preceded in death by her sister, Delores Callicoat. Harriette worked at the IOOF Home in Springfield for around four years in housekeeping and also worked at the Northridge Lanes Bowling Alley. She loved crocheting and sewing and in her younger years she enjoyed camping with her family. Harriette adored her daughter and granddaughter and loved spending time with them. Viewing will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at WALTER & SMITH FUNERAL HOME from 4-8 p.m. A celebration of Harriette's life will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at the funeral home at 1:00 p.m. Burial to follow at Oak Dale Cemetery. Contributions may be made in memory of Harriette to the Ohio Association of the Deaf Inc. Treasurer, 14856 Alger Road Cleveland, Ohio 44111. Condolences may be expressed to Harriette’s family at www.walterfunerals.com.