Harold Fox Obituary
1923~2012
Harold Lavar Fox, "Hal", beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, was born August 24, 1923, in Vineyard, Utah, to George James Fox and Jennie Holdaway. He died August 20, 2012. He had 2 siblings, Burt Wesley Fox and Marion May Fox.
Hal served as Captain in the United States Air Force, working as a meteorologist in the Philippines', during WW2, as well as in England, Germany and Nebraska. He was a highly decorated veteran. Hal married Lucy Grant in the Salt Lake Temple, on May 16, 1942: they had 4 children, James, Nancy Jane, Kathleen, and Carolyn: Nancy Jane is the only surviving child. Lucy died after 26 years of marriage; Hal then married the lovely Joyce Benson in the Salt Lake Temple on August 20, 1968, and they enjoyed 44 years of marriage together. Joyce raised the children and they loved her.
Hal was a scientist, inventor, gardener, and poet; he wrote a poem for the kids and grandkids for their birthdays and for the family every year for Christmas. Hal and Joyce were active in the East Millcreek 11th Ward and they have many friends in the area. Hal has 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Friday August 24 at 2:00 pm in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
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Daniel Nielson
August 27, 2012
Joyce,
My deepest sympathy on your loss. I pray that your faith and your family keep you comforted.
Daniel
Kathy Leach
August 23, 2012
I miss you grandpa I love you I have so many fond memories with you and grandma Kim jeff and I were always so excited to come your house when were little I'm going to miss all of your poems watching you grow a garden and making all those yummy jellies and jams, watching you can fruits and vegtables I will love you always to the moon and back hope your enjoying your garden up in heaven.
Jake Burns
August 23, 2012
Nancy,
Even though we just met, it seems I have known you for years. What a burden you carry, and yet you are a rock! Sorry to hear that your Dad didn't make it to the 24th, but he is undoubtedly happy now just the same. May the choicest of blessing be yours for the service you are and have rendered to your family.
David Benson
August 23, 2012
Rest In Peace Uncle Hal. May God bless you. Aunt Joyce, we love you! Love to Nancy and all.
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Kathryn MacKay Jones
August 23, 2012
Dear Joyce, Nancy and family
My condolences on Harold's death go to you and the family. I hope to see you at the grave site tomorrow. love, Kathryn MacKay Jones
Pamela Fox
August 22, 2012
You are so missed by me and my kids. They loved you so much Hal..I hope you are greeted with your other children and are surrounded by all that you love.Pam
Love you Grandpa
Cinnamon Fox
August 22, 2012
I don't know how to express how I feel,but sad I miss you and love you grandpa. I hope you have a huge garden where you are and plenty of paper for your poems..I love you cindy
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