June 13, 1941 — July 3, 2008
OLATHE — Richard L. Cox of Olathe, Colo. passed away Thursday, July 3, 2008 at his home, at the age of 67. Richard was born June 13, 1941 to Elton and Evelyn (Miller) Cox in Fairmont, W.V. He spent his childhood and graduated from high school in Fairmont and received his certification as an X-ray Technician from Fairmont State College.
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Ann preceded him in death on Sept. 13, 1995.
Richard was a member of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.
He loved Colorado, the mountains, camping and the great outdoors. He was very involved in the Magic Circle Theatre in Montrose for many years.
Survivors include his mother, Evelyn Cox; sister, Diane Cox, both of Clermont, Fla; his three sons, Michael Cox and wife Jennifer of Brighton, Colo., Craig Cox and wife Jill, Brian Cox and wife Donna Stark all of Montrose; grandchildren, Braunsen Mitchell, Skylar Mitchell, Tessa Cox, Bethany Cox, and Mackenzie Cox. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The American Cancer Society, 2255 S Oneida St. Denver, CO 80224 in memory of Richard Cox, for brain cancer research.
A graveside burial service is scheduled for Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 10 a.m. at Cedar Cemetery in Montrose with Pastor Paul Nystrom officiating.
A special thank you to Jerald Gray who cared for Richard in the last few years of his illness. Arrangements are under the direction of Crippin Funeral Home and Crematory, 802 E. Main, Montrose, CO 81401 (970) 249-2121.
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