Mr. David S. Cox

October 26, 1927 - August 7, 2012

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Uncle, Nephew, and Friend; David Somerset Cox of High River passed away on Tuesday, August 7th, 2012 at the age of 84 years. David was predeceased by his first wife Estel (1962) and daughter Sandra (1969). David will be loved and cherished by his wife Elizabeth and their four children, eleven grandchildren, and two great grandchildren: Christine (Doug) and their children Casey, Kristen, Cody (Jenna) and their children Lucas & Samuel; Murray (Barb) and their children Colton, Logan, Megan, Courtney; Art (Paula) and their children Adian & Keaten; Andrea (Tim) and their children Morgan & Cameron. David is also survived by his many nieces and nephews who always held a special place in his heart. David immigrated from England in 1948 to Ontario, later travelling to southern Alberta where he settled in Maycroft. In 1955 he moved his family to Hinton where he helped build the pulp mill. In 1960 David moved to High River where he farmed until 1994. He retired, and moved into his dream home in town, where he enjoyed gardening and traveling until the time of his passing. A Funeral Service was held on Thursday, August 9th at 1:00 p.m. at the Highwood Memorial Centre in High River. To send condolences view David’s Tribute page please visit www.lylereeves.com . Arrangements in care of Lyle Reeves Funerals (High River) Craig Snodgrass (403.652.4242).