Mary Ann Arvila, 82 of Cook, passed away peacefully at the Cook Care Center Tuesday, March 8, 2022.

Mary Ann was born January 17, 1940 in Virginia, MN to Gust W. and Mary (Jiacik) Peterson. She grew up in Gheen, MN, graduating from Orr High School in 1958. Mary Ann was united in marriage to Leslie G. Arvila on September 17, 1960 at Trinity Lutheran Church of Cook, where she was an avid member throughout her time. Mary Ann started her years of work at Mel's IGA in Orr. During this time, she also participated in the planting of trees for the State of MN, as well as cleaned cabins at surrounding resorts. Mary Ann retired from her long-time job at the Northern Farmers Co-op of Cook in 1991 and a couple years after started a part-time job at the Cook hospital in laundry.

Mary Ann was a busy woman that enjoyed life. Cooking, baking, gardening, and canning were some of her best interests, and if she wasn't doing one of these you could find her playing the accordion, playing cards, volunteering at the Thrift Shop, or listening to her beloved Elvis Presley tapes. Mary Ann had a love for Elvis. Mary Ann found great interest in volunteering at the Thrift Shop, she loved working in the household section and adding more and more every week. Most of all, Mary Ann loved spending time with her family.

Mary Ann is survived by her children: Dale (Karla) Arvila of Cook; Dawn (Troy) Simpson of Cook; Brad (Michelle) Arvila of Angora; Scott (Becky) Arvila of New London; her loving grandchildren Bo (Carissa) Simpson, Brenna Simpson, Samantha Arvila, Colton Arvila, Seth Arvila, Lauren Arvila, Brynn Simpson, Sophie Arvila; great-grandchildren Teagan Simpson, Rylin Worlds, and baby girl Simpson arriving in June; brother-in-law Arvid (Greta) Arvila and Stewart Anderson; sister-in-law Mary Arvila, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Leslie Arvila; sisters Delores Saatela, and Blanche Jacobson; brother Leonard Peterson; brother-in-laws Melvin Jacobson, and Everett Saatela; Granddaughter Brooke Simpson.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 2:00PM at Mlaker Funeral Home, Cook, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Lunch will follow immediately after the service at the Cook Community Center. To leave an online condolence visit www.mlakerfuneralhome.com