Owen Clifford Cox
September 06, 2012
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Owen Clifford Cox, 92, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2012 at Kavanagh House in Des Moines after a long and wonderful life.
Born on February 3, 1920 in Burkesville, KY to Robert and Elizabeth Cox, Owen graduated from high school and joined the US Army. While stationed in Cheyenne, WY, Owen met the love of his life, Ada Cirksena. They were married in 1952 and moved to southern California where they spent 49 years raising their family. In 2008, Owen and Ada moved to Des Moines to be near their daughter and son-in-law.
Owen was a proud World War II Veteran and while living in California was an active member of the V.F.W. He lived by the golden rule and spent his life helping others. Owen enjoyed life, the love of his family, playing the violin and a good joke – given or received.
Owen is survived by his beloved wife, Ada; children, Cheryl (Ron) Davidson, and Wende (Curtis) Holtzen; grandchildren, Ryan Cox and Roman Holtzen; and nephew, Mike (Liz) Davenport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Elizabeth Cox; sister, Marjorie Davenport; and son, Gregg Alan Cox.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Glendale Cemetery. The family will meet at the cemetery gates and proceed to the gravesite.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Rebekah Swasand
10/01/2012
I enjoyed getting know your father and mother. Owen never had a cross word or complaint and was a pleasure to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
James and Peggy Cilano
09/14/2012
We shared a common grandson whom we all knew was your pride and joy and your only grandson. You was a doting father and grandfather and a good friend to all who knew you. We will never forget your friendliness and your love of small talk. We love hearing your stories about WWII and how you were there. Thank you to an American hero.