Edward "Ted" Cox

Edward J Cox, best known as “Ted”, was called home Saturday, June 21, 2014. Ted was born on July 18, 1938, to Wilford G. (“Bill”) and Muriel J. Cox. He was born and raised in Mapleton, Utah, and attended Springville schools, graduating from Springville High School. He married the love of his life, Gloria F. Plewes, November 28, 1958. In celebration of their 50 year anniversary, they were sealed for time and all eternity in the Provo Temple. Ted and Gloria had three children, Mark, Bret, and Judy. Ted was an entrepreneur, starting a successful glass business (Ted’s Glass) in Ogden, Utah when he was 28, later re-locating to Springville, Utah.

Ted built the family home in Springville, from a design he created at age 14. Ted was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was an active member of the Rotary Club of Springville for 36 years, serving as President 1975 - 1976. As the acting president, he was primarily responsible and assigned to the planning and designing of the new Rotary Park in Hobble Creek Canyon.

Ted always loved talking and telling stories around friends and family. He was a friend to all he met. He loved fishing, especially in places such as Alaska, Fishlake, Strawberry, Schofield, and Lake Powell. At the age of 64 he rode his motorcycle 3500 miles down the Alaskan/Canadian highway from Anchorage, Alaska to Springville, UT. He loved tennis, golf, water/snow skiing, hunting, and motorcycles.

Ted is survived by his wife, Gloria; sons, Mark (Joan) Cox, Bret Cox; Daughter; Judy (Brian) King; Mother, Muriel Cox; Brothers, George Cox, Jack Cox; Sister, Carol Cox Farnsworth; 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his Father, Bill Cox; Granddaughter, Chelsi Cox; Grandson, Tracy Leonard.

We would like to thank, Sherree Reynolds at Hospice iCare, and all the many faithful friends and family that has helped us through these trying times.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday June 25, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Spring Creek 3rd Ward, 55 North Main Street in Springville, Utah. A viewing will be held on Wednesday from 9:30 - 10:30 AM and Tuesday June 24, 2014 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.