Krystle Cook My dearest Marmee. I miss you so much already. Here we are having an absolute ball at the Allergy and Free From Show in London, where we gaily perused and tasted all the treats on offer because we could actually eat them!

Benjamin Cook I had arrived to spend 2 months in Australia after Mum's diagnosis, and we went for a walk in the Botanic Gardens. Mum wanted to show me the fern gully, one of her favourite parts of the gardens. We shared a cuddle in the nest chair!

Maureen Penwill I feel so blessed to have had you in my life for the past 14 years, Kim. So glad that we both got to see you last week, and to feel the amazing love shared between your brother, husband and beautiful kids. The times that you and Cam shared together are simply priceless! Right to the end, you still only cared for everyone else... so selfless! Our last hug, you said.. “take care of my little brother”. You will be SO sadly missed!

Sharyn Hillier Kim taken at the park in Renshaw Street with my brother in early 70s . I was very sadden to hear the passing of a beautiful person. I first met Kim in Grade 5 at Beverly Hills Primary School in 1967, we became very best friends. Our friendship continued right throughout our high school years. .We both decided to leave high school in 1972 to attend Taylor’s Business College to learn Secretarial work . My fondest memories of Kim and I at business college were the days we decided to “wag” school . We never told our parents as it wasn’t cheap to attend Business College. On the occasions we did wag we would go to Myers try on the latest fashions, of course we never had money to buy anything . Afterwards we would wander up to the Botanical Gardens and walk around until it was time to go home. We use to love doing this. Another wonderful memory I have, were the times we went into Moomba. Kim’s dad would drive us into the city. Kim and I would get prime position out the front of the town hall to watch the parade and afterwards Kim’s dad would treat us lunch at Hotel Australia (he was a Chef there) . After lunch we wandered up to Treasury Gardens to check out the guys, enjoy rides and stay for the night’s fireworks. My dad would meet us and bring us home. It became an annual event. We lost contact for a number of years as we both were on different life paths. When Facebook came about we found each other and our friendship commenced again. Kim I am going to miss our catch up lunches and the laughs we shared of the good old days growing up . Rest In Peace

Cameron Penwill To my beautiful sister at Maureen’s 50th dressed as morticia and at our wedding. Such a loving, caring person taken way too young. You will always be in my heart and I cherish the memories we had growing up together. Back then, Sis... it was you and me against the world... that world is still here Kim... but not the same without you in it. Love you Sis. Xx

Rosemary Church So many beautiful memories of a very beautiful and humble sole. Kim and I met when Krystle and Ben were at Ringwood North Primary School with my two youngest kids Sasha and a Justin. Justin, Krystle and Ben performed at the Australia Art Centre in Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Kim, Julie and I put up our hands many times to accompany the children on the bus into the city so we got to see their performance over and over again. We had so much fun. Then a few years later we celebrated the kids music teacher, then Pam Philpot’s birthday to see the singalong version of Sound of Music and of course we all got dressed up for the performance. Again we laughed like silly school girls. The only other photo I have of Kim is one day in March when we went on a picnic in the Botanical Gardens as we couldn’t go to the Botanical for lunch because of CoVid restrictions. Kim took me to her favourite place - the fern gardens where she said gave her a huge amount of peace. Kim you were so utterly amazing even in your illness where you showed so much dignity and never complained. You were determined to see your beautiful kids when they arrived home in June, but of course had to remain in ISO for two long weeks. I’m so glad you got to spend your last four weeks with the three loves of your life. You have given us so many beautiful memories Kim and you are loved by so many. Rosemary

Cathy Buerckner Kim and I first met when our kids were in primary school but became close when working together at a doctors surgery approximately 15 years ago. We’ve walked thousands of kilometres mainly doing laps of Ruffey Lake Park and many many long lunches together. Lots of fun memories but one that stands is getting all dressed up to attend a sing along screening of Sound of Music in the city. It was well out of our comfort zone but so much fun! Kim impacted my life profoundly in such a positive way. Incredibly insightful, compassionate, intelligent, a very deep thinker. I can’t remember the amount of times I’d share something with her and her initial response would have me thinking for days and then days later she’d write or call me to add to that discussion because she was still contemplating it, such genuine care and friendship. She has helped me navigate so many aspects of my life and those lessons will live on with me my lifetime. Kim was also very artistic, she loved to draw/paint, her work is beautiful and she wrote such powerful poetry. I recently received a beautiful hand written letter and powerful poem because she felt the energy from someone’s handwriting is much more apparent than the typed word, how true is that! Thank you for everything my cherished friend, I love you 💖

Benjamin Cook As you may be aware, the current lockdown limits us to just 10 people at Mum's funeral. However, if you'd like to watch Mum's funeral service as it happens, you can join us live via the power of the internet here: http://funeralcast.com.au/funerals/view/kim-elizabeth-cook The service will be on Thursday 16th at 11:45am. We will also be posting a link to the recording of the service afterwards for anyone that is unable to tune in at the time. Much love to you all, Ben

Adrian Rice Here Fraser, Krystle and Kim are kicking around St.Kilda one afternoon a few years ago. We had a great day sampling incredible cakes and ice cream.