Cox, Jean (1941-2012)
COX, LONG, LACKE, ULSTAD, ERTMAN
Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 5/27/2013 at 18:31:03
Jean Cox
July 25, 1941 - March 13, 2012Sun City West, Arizona
Jean died Tuesday, March 13, 2012, in Arizona after a courageous battle with cancer.
Jean was born on July 25, 1941, at home in Bricelyn, Minnesota. She graduated from Bricelyn High School in 1959 and married Clifford Cox in Casper, Wyoming, on Sept. 3, 1960. They lived in Casper for ten years before returning to the Midwest.
Jean and Cliff lived most of their married life in Albert Lea where they raised four children: Ron, Arlene, Audra and Janel. A dedicated homemaker for many years, she, eventually, took on the job of head cook at Lakeview Elementary School. Jean and her husband were members of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Albert Lea.
Jean and Cliff retired to Sun City West, Arizona, eight years ago. Treasuring their retirement years together, they took their passion for square dancing from Minnesota to the dance halls of Arizona. During their golden years in Sun City West, they reached the blessed event most couples would be very proud of, 50 years of a loving marriage.
Jean was blessed with many artistic talents. She loved to paint beautiful pictures, which she displayed in her home and gave as gifts to loved ones. As a young woman, she learned to play the accordion and was even featured on a local television show. She also enjoyed dancing, country line dancing, in particular. In addition to her passion for the arts, Jean enjoyed league bowling both in Minnesota and Arizona. Although she battled her cancer for the past six years, she persevered in life. Despite the physical toll of her illness, she continued to bowl and dance every week.
God saw she was getting tired, a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around her and whispered “Come with me.”
We will always remember you, Jean; a wonderful wife, a dear mother, a special grandma, and friend to many!
Jean is survived by her children: Ronald Cox, Arlene Long, Audra Cox, and Janel (Patrick) Lacke; her brother, Armand Ulstad; her grandchildren: Jordan, Cody, Jenna, Logan, Taylor, Bain, Jaren, and Julia.
Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Cox; her parents, Orville and Marie Ulstad; and her sister, Maryanne Ertman.
Funeral services for Jean Cox, 70, of Sun City West, Arizona, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, the Rev. James Kassera officiating. Interment will be at Center Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, rural Leland, Iowa. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church. To sign the guest book, go to www.bayviewfuneral.com .
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