Sarah Elizabeth Zook
November 11, 1918 — February 27, 2012
Sarah Elizabeth Zook, 93, Peru and formerly of Wabash, passed away on Monday morning, February 27, 2012 at 6:00 a.m. in her residence.
Born November 11, 1918 in Peru, Indiana she was the daughter of Scott Winfield and Amanda Irene Bailey Zook.
She was a 1937 graduate of Peru High School. She was married to Captain LeRoy Bakehorn in 1943. When he returned from serving in the Army Air Corp, they settled in Somerset, indaina. They moved their family to Wabash in 1964. She was a devoted homemaker, great cook, and terrific pie-baker. Her favorite pastimes, besides cooking and baking for her family, were reading mysteries and working crossword puzzles.
She is survived by four sons, LeRoy Bakehorn, James Bakehorn, John Bakehorn, and Thomas Bakehorn; one daughter, Kimberly Bakehorn, and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter who was born on her birthday, 11-11-11.
In honor of her wishes, the family will be gathering to celebrate her life at a later time. She will be laid to rest in Howard County's Mast-Hensler Cemetery with her parents.
Messages of condoles may be shared with the family at www.mcclainfh.com or mailed to The Zook Family, 150 W Warren St. #25, Peru, Indiana 46926.
McClain Funeral Home, Denver is handling arrangements.