Jean Cox

Jean Cox, 70, of Sun City West, Arizona passed away March 13, 2012. Jean was born July 25th, 1941, at her home in Bricelyn, Minnesota. She graduated from Bricelyn High School in 1959. On September 3rd, 1960, Jean married Clifford Cox in Casper, Wyoming. They lived in Casper for 10 years before heading back to the Midwest. Jean and Cliff lived most of their married life in Albert Lea, Minnesota, where they raised four children, Ron, Arlene, Audra and Janel. Jean was a dedicated homemaker for many years before taking on the job of head cook at Lakeview Elementary School. Jean and her husband were members of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, Minnesota. The couple retired in Sun City West, Arizona, eight years ago. Jean and Cliff treasured their retirement years together. They took their passion for square dancing from Minnesota to the dance halls of Arizona. During their golden years in Sun City West, they achieved the blessed event most couples would be very proud of, fifty years of loving marriage. Jean was blessed with many artistic talents. She loved to paint beautiful pictures, which were displayed in her home and given as gifts to loved ones. Jean learned the art of playing the accordion, where as a young woman she was even featured on a local television show. Jean also enjoyed dancing, in particular, country line dancing. In addition to her passion for the arts, Jean enjoyed league bowling both in Minnesota and Arizona. Although she battled her cancer for the past six years, she persevered in life. Jean continued to bowl and dance every week, despite the physical toll of her illness. Jean is survived by her children Ronald Cox, Arlene Long, Audra Cox, Janel (Patrick) Lacke; brother, Armand Ulstad, grandchildren, Jordan, Cody, Jenna, Logan, Taylor, Bain, Jaren & Julia. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Orville and Marie Ulstad and her sister Marvanne Ertman. Visitation will be 3:00 p.m. with funeral service at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. Interment will be at Center Lutheran Church Cemetery in Leland, Iowa.