- Date Of Birth: October 2, 1917
- Date Of Death: February 5, 2011
- State: Idaho
Donald M. Cox
Donald M. Cox, 93, a resident of Fairfield, died Saturday, February 5, 2011 at his home in Fairfield.
Donald was born October 2, 1917 in the little town of Egin, Idaho, ten miles west of St. Anthony. Donald was the 5th of 13 children born to Bert and Jennie Cox. Raised in a home with an open door for family, friends or anyone who might just be in need of a hot meal, Donald spoke often of the hobos who would ride the rails into Fairfield and how quickly news would travel of his family’s generosity.
Donald met his future bride at the Leavell’s Rodeo in 1947. With plans of marriage, Donald bought the old Daniel’s schoolhouse and moved it to Fairfield, beginning what would be their home for their married life. Donald married Doris Hobdey on July 16, 1948 at the old Methodist parsonage in Fairfield. To the marriage they brought five children, Ken, Linda, Gary, Steve, and Janet.
His retirement years were spent helping with many building project for himself and Doris, all of his children and anyone else who might need a hand. His grandson, Joey would say, “My Grandpa doesn’t work, he just builds”.
