Manti, Utah
Edda Davis Cox, 89, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter in Taylorsville, Utah surrounded by family, on July 7, 2014. Edda was born on January 2, 1925 in Cardston, Alberta, Canada to Clifford Eli and Floss LaVerne Newby Davis. She was the oldest daughter of six siblings. Edda and her family immigrated to the United States in 1933. She graduated from Lewis & Clark High School in Spokane, Washington.
Edda met her sweetheart in Spokane, Washington during World War II. She married Lynn R. Cox in the Cardston, Alberta, Temple on October 11, 1944. Together they moved to Lynn's childhood home in Manti, Utah after the war.
Edda helped Lynn run the family business's, Manti Garage and Cox Oil Company until their retirement in 1979. She was active in local and civic organizations including American Legion Auxiliary, Ladies Literary Club, Daughters of Utah Pioneers, 40 Met & ET and Activity Club. She was a member of the LDS Church and served faithfully in many responsibilities and callings and as a Manti Temple ordinance worker.
Edda is survived by her five children: BethAnn Ericksen (Bruce), Carol Yates (LaDon), Charles Cox (Denan), Colleen Bunting (Drue) and Marian Braithwaite (Paul); 18 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter; one brother, Clinton Davis (Carmen); sister-in-law, Ruby Davis; brother-in-law, Gaylen Cox and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her husband Lynn and siblings; Carroll Davis, Hugh Davis, Bethanna Davis and Verna Wolfgramm.
Special thanks to Silverado Hospice, At Home Health Care and Hospice, Wade Anderson PA, for all their kindness and care.
Graveside services and Interment will be held for family and close friends on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in the Manti Cemetery. Friends may call at the LDS Church 295 South Main, Manti, Utah from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.
Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com
Manti, Utah
Edda Davis Cox, 89, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter in Taylorsville, Utah surrounded by family, on July 7, 2014. Edda was born on January 2, 1925 in Cardston, Alberta, Canada to Clifford Eli and Floss LaVerne Newby Davis. She was the oldest daughter of six siblings. Edda and her family immigrated to the United States in 1933. She graduated from Lewis & Clark High School in Spokane, Washington.
Edda met her sweetheart in Spokane, Washington during World War II. She married Lynn R. Cox in the Cardston, Alberta, Temple on October 11, 1944. Together they moved to Lynn's childhood home in Manti, Utah after the war.
Edda helped Lynn run the family business's, Manti Garage and Cox Oil Company until their retirement in 1979. She was active in local and civic organizations including American Legion Auxiliary, Ladies Literary Club, Daughters of Utah Pioneers, 40 Met & ET and Activity Club. She was a member of the LDS Church and served faithfully in many responsibilities and callings and as a Manti Temple ordinance worker.
Edda is survived by her five children: BethAnn Ericksen (Bruce), Carol Yates (LaDon), Charles Cox (Denan), Colleen Bunting (Drue) and Marian Braithwaite (Paul); 18 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter; one brother, Clinton Davis (Carmen); sister-in-law, Ruby Davis; brother-in-law, Gaylen Cox and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her husband Lynn and siblings; Carroll Davis, Hugh Davis, Bethanna Davis and Verna Wolfgramm.
Special thanks to Silverado Hospice, At Home Health Care and Hospice, Wade Anderson PA, for all their kindness and care.
Graveside services and Interment will be held for family and close friends on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in the Manti Cemetery. Friends may call at the LDS Church 295 South Main, Manti, Utah from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.
Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com
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