Gordon Earl Cox 1937 - 2009

Was more commonly known as “Gordie” to friends and family.  A resident of Dawson Creek, British Columbia for 44 years, he was born on May 13th, 1937, on a farm, close to Daysville, Saskatchewan. Gordie’s parents were Olive and Earl Cox, also former residents of Dawson Creek. Gordon was the 4th child of seven.

Gordie grew up on a farm but spent a lot of time in Maidstone and Lash burn, Saskatchewan. He attended Key Worth School in Lashburn, Saskatchewan.  He was animated, humorous, friendly, diplomatic, patient and not a bad fisherman. Gordie loved life, fishing, farming, swimming and team roping. Meeting his friends at Lee’s Restaurant, the Travel Lodge, or the Voyager for coffee was a great pleasure.

Being born into a loving Christian family did not guarantee a life without trials or trouble; but somehow with the twinkle in his eye he received a lot of favour and would get away with pranks that most would not get away with. Gordie asked Jesus to save him when he was 10 years old. He tried his best to live in fairness and honesty, doing justly, loving mercy and walking humbly with his God. He re-committed his life to Christ and made peace with his Maker at the end.

At various times throughout his life, he was a firefighter in Vermillion, Alberta, a partner in Vermillion Plumbing & Heating, president and member of the Northern B.C. Construction Association, dealing with the Union, fighting the Union. Livestock and machinery auctions and of course helping manage the Dawson Creek Kodiaks Junior Hockey Club were all continuing interests.

His greatest efforts seemed to be saved for Dorsey Dean Gordy, (now Doris Cox) his wife of 50 years. This past weekend they were to celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary.  “Gordie tried his best to stay strong” for the event.

 Gordie is predeceased by his older sister Iris, and his Mom and Dad and friends.

He is survived by Doris his wife and best friend, Lee & Penny Fortier, his daughter and best son in law, Warren and Maryanne Cox his son and best daughter in law, who though they lived far away, were spoken of as though they were right there. Grandchildren: Amber, Bree, Kyle, Skyler, Anna, Paige, Jacob, Seth and Ben. Great Grandchildren: Mela, April, Journey and Owen. Brothers and Sisters: Don, Dell, Elaine, Marilyn, Betty and their families.

Expressions of sympathy may be made in memory of Gordon by way of donation to: “Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation” (Chemo room project)11100-13th Street Dawson Creek British Columbia, V1G 4T1 or “The Canadian Diabetes Association” PO Box 2361 Dawson Creek British Columbia V1G 4T9

A funeral service was held on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at the Alliance Church in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Pastor Gary Henderson officiated and interment followed in the Brookside Cemetery, Dawson Creek, British Columbia.

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