Ted Cox

Ted Cox of Bella Vista, Ark., passed away Nov. 2, 2013, at his home. He was 83 years old. His parents were Alice and Ted Cox Sr.; they lived in Montana, and Ted graduated form Great Falls High and later from Iowa State University. He was a large animal veterinarian for more than 40 years at Armour, S.D. He was married to Carmen Obermeyer, and they were parents of two daughters, Jan and Jody. Carmen died when their children were young adults, and he married Pat Bosworth and was a stepfather to Ross, Brad and Brian Bosworth. When they retired they moved to Bella Vista, Ark. Ted was a faithful church member and belonged to a golf league and Bella Vista Fly Tyers and other retirement groups. Bridge was another of his hobbies. He leaves behind his wife, Pat; daughters, Jan Adams of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Jody Eggers of Sioux Falls, S.D.; three stepsons; 10 grandchildren and four greats. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, at the Bella Vista Community Church. Arrangements are by the Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Ark. Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.