We just got home after a very sad week spending time with family and attending the funeral of our brother-in-law Ryan. I wanted to share the obituary and some photos from the program for the friends and family that couldn't attend. JP was one of the speakers at the funeral and did a very nice job which I know was hard for him. We love Katie and her girls very much and will do whatever we can to help out.
Ryan William Cox
April 17, 1979 ~ March 29, 2008
Ryan William Cox, 28, of American Fork, passed away tragically, Saturday March 29, 2008 as a result of a motorcycle accident at the Little Sahara Sand Dunes.
Ryan was born April 17, 1979 in American Fork to Michael Ray and Deborah Van Orden Cox. He grew up in Pleasant Grove and graduated from Pleasant Grove High School in 1997. He then served an LDS Mission in the West Indies. Ryan and Katie DeWitt were married on December 8, 2000 in the Mount Timpanogos Temple. He became the successful business owner of a roofing and construction company. Most importantly he was a devoted father to his three beautiful daughters. He enjoyed life to the fullest and spread that joy to everyone he met. His generous heart and fun loving personality will live on through all those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife Katie: three daughters: Asha McKay, Sage Jane, and Zaya Sue; parents: Michael Ray and Deborah Cox, Pleasant Grove: five siblings: Michael (Aimee) Cox, Pleasant Grove; Karen (Linn) Beck, Mendon, UT; Stephanie (Michael) Kendall, Farmington; Stacey Cox, Pleasant Grove; Justin Cox, Pleasant Grove; grandmother, Jerry Van Orden, Blackfoot, ID; Jackie (Rich) Maxfield, South Ogden; and many loving family and friends.
Friends may call Wednesday evening at the Olpin Family Mortuary 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the American Fork West Stake Center, 500 North 700 West, American Fork, Utah. An additional viewing will be held at the church one hour prior to services. Internment will be in the American Fork City Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.olpinfamilymortuary.com/obits/rCox_book/.
Donations can be made at Central Bank to the Ryan Cox Memorial Fund to benefit his wife and children.
6 comments:
Oh Shelly, I am so sorry to hear this. What a heart-breaking loss for your family.
Shel, I am so sorry to hear about your brother in law. how tragic. my prayers and thoughts are with your family and your sister in law.
Steph
So sorry I broke down on you Shelly. Those pictures are priceless. Katie is so lucky to have those. What a tribute!
Thank you everyone. (And don't be sorry Val--you're sweet)!
Scott called me a told me. I am so sorry. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Shelly,
I'm so sorry for your loss. If there is anything our family can do for you please let me know.
Our prayers will be with your family.
Jen Campbell
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