Fostina 'Tina' French Wookey

Fostina 'Tina' French Wookey BURLINGTON, Iowa - Fostina 'Tina' French Wookey, 43, Burlington died Saturday, October 24, 2009, at her home, after a three year courageous battle with cancer. A celebration of life will be held in November to celebrate what would have been her 44th birthday. According to her wishes, 'Tina' has been cremated. 'Tina' was born November 30, 1965, the daughter of Ken and Patricia French Messer, in Burlington. She married Irwin Wookey on October 20, 1989, in Burlington. She worked in production at Winegard Co. She was a great wife, daughter, mother and a wonderful sister-in-law. She was an inspirational friend to everyone that she knew and touched throughout her life. She was a great cook and loved to be with her family and numerous friends. Survivors include her husband, Irwin Wookey of Burlington; her mother, Patricia Messer of Wapello; her father, Ken Messer of Wapello; a step-daughter, Jeri Wookey of Muscatine; three grandchildren, Zackery, Brittany and Andrew Wookey, all of Muscatine; her aunt, Sharon Wolkenhauer and husband, Jerry; cousins, Brent Wolkenhauer, Tammy Ives, Derek Wolkenhauer and Dustin Wolkenhauer. She was prec...[more]

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d in death by her maternal grandparents; a sister in infancy, and her beloved dog, Simmons.