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Delson LeRoy “Del” Cox

Birth	:	2 May 1946 Maywood, Frontier County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	9 Jan 2017 Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Aurora Cemetery, Aurora, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8843994, -97.9997025
Description	:	AURORA — Delson L. “Del” Cox, 70, of Aurora passed away on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, at Grand Island Lakeview in Grand Island. A Memorial Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Aurora. The Revs. Mike McDermott and Dhan Raj Marneni will officiate. Inurnment will be at the Aurora Cemetery at a later date. Higby-McQuiston Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements. Delson LeRoy Cox, the son of Richard and Rita (Bates) Cox, was born in Maywood, Neb., on May 2, 1946, and passed away in Grand Island, Neb., on Jan. 9, 2017, at... Read More	AURORA — Delson L. “Del” Cox, 70, of Aurora passed away on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, at Grand Island Lakeview in Grand Island. A Memorial Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Aurora. The Revs. Mike McDermott and Dhan Raj Marneni will officiate. Inurnment will be at the Aurora Cemetery at a later date. Higby-McQuiston Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements. Delson LeRoy Cox, the son of Richard and Rita (Bates) Cox, was born in Maywood, Neb., on May 2, 1946, and passed away in Grand Island, Neb., on Jan. 9, 2017, at the age of 70. Delson was raised in Maywood and was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Curtis. He graduated in 1964 from Maywood High School, where he played football and basketball. He was chosen All-State in football, and their basketball team played in the State tournaments in Lincoln two years. Following graduation, he attended and graduated in 1965 from Denver Automotive Institute in Denver, Colo. After completing his schooling, Delson moved to Aurora, Neb., to work as a mechanic at Stan Allen Motors and Jones Motor Company. In 1978, Delson moved to Arizona briefly before returning to Aurora and marrying Karen (Gustafson) Mohr on June 16, 1979, at Marquette. Delson returned to Stan Allen Motors before going to work at Downtown Phillips 66 and then Hansen Oil Company. In 1990, Delson went to work for the Nebraska Department of Roads. He worked at the Aurora Public Schools before retiring due to his health. Delson enjoyed fishing and hunting all his life. He also liked woodworking, puzzles and paint-by-number projects, making several of these as keepsakes for family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Richard C. Cox; sister, Jeanie (Cox) Eisenhauer; brother-in-law, Bill Schnase; and in-laws, Walter and Violet Gustafson. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Karen Cox of Aurora; three daughters, Rhonda (Steve Dwyer) Gentry of Highland Ranch, Colo.; Angie (Jerry) Kovarik of Alma, Neb.; and Cheri (Aaron) Sailors of Omah; grandchildren, Nick (Lynette) McMurtry, Amanda Massey, Jake Gentry, Nate Ulrich, Matt Ulrich and Eric Kovarik; sister, Mae Annette Schnase of Omaha; brother-in-law, Eldon (Val) Gustafson of Phillips; sisters-in-law, Donna Erlenbusch of Ashland, Connie Gustafson of Lincoln and Janice (Don) Kruse of Aurora; his beloved dog, Ginger; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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Where is Delson LeRoy “Del” Cox's memorial?
Delson LeRoy “Del” Cox's memorial is located at: Aurora Cemetery, Aurora, Hamilton County, USA.
When did Delson LeRoy “Del” Cox death?
Delson LeRoy “Del” Cox death on 9 Jan 2017 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Delson LeRoy “Del” Cox's memorial?
Latitude: 40.8843994
Longitude: -97.9997025

Family Members:

Parent

Richard B. Cox

(1914 - 1991)

Rita Laverne Bates Cox

(1918 - 2005)

Siblings

Richard Clyde “Dick” Cox

(1936 - 2008)

Regina I. “Jeanie” Cox Eisenhauer

(1943 - 2012)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Aurora Cemetery
Aurora, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8843994, -97.9997025

2. Catholic Cemetery
Aurora, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8844000, -97.9997000

3. Salem Evangelical Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9300003, -97.9828033

4. Lincoln Valley Cemetery
Hampton, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8939000, -97.9217500

5. Siloa Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9305992, -98.0749969

6. Hampton Cemetery
Hampton, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8727989, -97.8927994

7. Richland Cemetery
Marquette, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9668999, -98.0175018

8. Pleasant View Mennonite Cemetery
Aurora, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8286018, -98.0838013

9. Salem Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8217010, -97.9203033

10. Prairie Gem Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7991982, -98.0363998

11. Youst Cemetery
Hampton, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8577995, -97.8818970

12. United Lutheran Cemetery
Hampton, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9300003, -97.8827972

13. Monroe Evangelical Free Church Cemetery
Murphy, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9449000, -98.1125000

14. George Cemetery
Hampton, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8149050, -97.8940420

15. Beaver Valley Cemetery
Hampton, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8563440, -97.8570700

16. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery
Hampton, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9154910, -97.8477940

17. Saint Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery
Kronborg, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9995000, -97.9393610

18. George Western Cemetery
Marquette, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0181900, -97.9888900

19. Seaton Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7569008, -98.0871964

20. Mennonite Brethren Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8139000, -97.8274994

21. Franklin Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7416992, -98.0642014

22. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Giltner, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7710991, -98.1391983

23. Giltner Cemetery
Giltner, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7717018, -98.1408005

24. Plainfield Cemetery
Bradshaw, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8856010, -97.7925034