Mary Elizabeth Cox

Mary Cox of Boulder died unexpectedly in Boulder Community Foothills Hospital on Nov. 13, 2016. Mary was born in 1949 in Pasco, WA. She excelled in both academics and sports in her early years, was valedictorian of her senior class, and was on the tennis team at Richland High School. Subsequently, Mary earned a BS degree from Purdue University (Math with a minor in Chemistry, a degree in Accounting from Indiana University, and earned an MBA in finance from the University of Washington. Mary worked as a Research Scientist for Battelle Memorial Institute’s Pacific Northwest Laboratories, and held management positions for Pacific Northwest Laboratories and two divisions of Westinghouse in program controls, financial services, program and financial planning, and IT services.

She had many interests, including hiking in the mountains, travelling with friends and family, cooking, sports, theater productions, and dogs and cats.

Mary is survived by her beloved husband Carl, her children Doug (spouse Jaré) of Bellevue WA; Charles (spouse Christina) of Arlington VA; Bob (spouse Julie) of Cary NC; Kelly of Parker, CO; Matthew (spouse Angela) of Bothell WA, and Amy (spouse Dan) of Apex NC; by seven grandchildren, and by her sister Barb (spouse Paul) of Chandler, AZ, all of whom love her dearly. She was the hub and rock of her family.

There was a special place in her heart for her travelling friends, her hiking buddies, many relatives, friends and neighbors over the years, her cat Buster, and her four-legged neighbors Rudy Retriever, and Buddy Beagle.

She was greatly loved and highly valued by her family and friends. Those who were lucky enough to intersect with her during their lifetimes found someone who was truly interested in them and was always ready to help. Mary was truly a special person to so many fortunate people.

Her family suggests that gifts in her honor be to the Humane Society of Boulder Valley. Arrangements under the direction of Crist Mortuary, Boulder, CO.