Jack Cox

Biography

Jack A. Cox, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and physician, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2013. Jack, son of Frederick Harris and Catherine Pett Cox, was born on May 22, 1936, in Pocatello, ID. He married Janet Louise Chapman of Rexburg, ID, on August 17, 1962, in the Idaho Falls Temple; they are the parents of five children and grandparents of 18 grandchildren. Jack’s family was his greatest joy, and he often told his children and grandchildren they were his finest accomplishment. Jack and Janet were blessed to celebrate 51 years together. Jack was ambitious, bright, and -as he often told his children-he worked his “tail feathers off.” After graduating from Utah State University, Jack earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado. His specialty training and service in the U.S. Army included assignments in Ft. Lewis, WA, Ft. Campbell, KY, Washington, D.C., and Stuttgart and Heidelberg, Germany. Dr. Cox practiced as an Ear, Nose, and Throat Physician for 35 years and was revered by his patients for his compassion and gentle ways. Jack was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a missionary in Helsinki, Finland, and served in many church callings, including bishop, high councilor, and counselor in a stake presidency. Jack and Janet were service missionaries at the BYU Jerusalem Center from 2006-2007, and their time together in the Holy Land was one of the highlights of their lives. Jack lived his life without fanfare. He was the truest gentleman and preferred serving outside the limelight. Many of his kindest acts were performed anonymously. Jack was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his family, who will always cherish his legacy of kindness, dedication, humility, and integrity. Jack is survived by his wife, Janet; their five children and their spouses, Jeff (Gayle) Cox, Julia Cox, Jon (Amy) Cox, Jana (Tyler) Brough, Jason (Leslie) Cox; and their 18 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 26, at 11:00 a.m. at the Farmington North Stake Center, 729 Shepard Court, in Farmington, UT. Friends may visit with the family on Monday, November 25, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 1941 N. Main St., Farmington, as well as from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Interment will follow services at the Farmington Cemetery. Two of Jack’s greatest passions were caring for children and the needy. Please consider Primary Children’s Hospital or the LDS Humanitarian Fund in honor of Jack.