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Aaron Michael Cox died on May 28, 2004, at age 32.
He was born in Minneapolis on Nov. 15, 1971, to parents Carmen and John Cox. His two older brothers, John and David, were his companions in his Minnesota childhood, as were his nearby grandparents. At White Bear Lake High School, Aaron excelled in both academics and sports. He went on to graduate Cum Laude from Carleton College in Northfield, Minn., with a bachelor of arts in Economics.
Aaron shared his life with Vivian Albritton. These partners were married on July 21, 2001, in Boulder, Colo. Aaron and Vivian lived in Denver before moving to Billings.
Aaron loved Montana and its outdoors. As a boy, he had fished the Minnesota lakes with his grandfather, becoming an avid fisherman and a passionate outdoorsman. Aaron and Vivian, with their dogs Denali and Nellie, enjoyed the trails and lakes of Colorado and Montana. A record-sized Brook Trout stood out among Aaron's many happy outdoor memories. Coupled with their love of the outdoors was the love of their home in Laurel, which they made into a reflection of their life together.
A clear indicator of the life of this kind and generous man is the large number of his long-standing friends, extending from high school, college, and to later life. Aaron spent the last 10 years as a highly valued sales representative for Graebel Companies.
Survivors include his wife, Vivian Cox; his parents, John and Carmen Cox of Haines City, Fla.; two brothers, John Cox Jr. (Stefanie, Lindsay and Ryan) of Overland Park, Kan.; and David Cox (Kiti, Michael and Nicholas) of Maple Valley, Wash.; grandparents William and Dorothy Cox of Little Marais, Minn., and Dolores Gaffaney of Silver Bay, Minn.; along with many cherished aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, at Dahl Funeral Chapel.
Memorials may be made to Pheasants Forever, Inc., Yellowstone Valley Chapter #434, PO Box 20996, Billings, MT 59104. Dahl Funeral and Cremation Service is entrusted with arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Billings Gazette.
Guest Book
So sorry for you loss of Aaron. I pray for peace behind this tragedy.
Charlesia Heard
July 14, 2012 | Chicago, IL
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Remembered By
Christina Rauch
July 24, 2004 | WBL, MN
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To the Cox family - we just learned about Aaron's accident and are deeply saddened by your loss. We have fond memories of all the WBL basketball special times we shared.
We are praying you will find strength in the thought that God is with you and all the good memories of Aaron will help you through this difficult time.
Bruce/Betty Rabe
July 12, 2004 | WBL, MN
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Dear Carmen, John and family,
My heartfelt sympathies to you all. Andy informed me of Aaron's tragic death and I will remember you in my prayers during these difficult days.
I was reflecting back to 1975 when I first met Aaron, David and John in our New Brighton neighborhood. Bill, Andy and the three Cox brothers had lots of fun, climbing trees ( one broken arm!), playing with GI Joes in the sandbox, etc! How we treasure those memories! Aaron was such a gentle,...
Beth Martin Roth
June 24, 2004 | Tucson, AZ
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Cox Family,
I am very saddened at the news of Aaron's passing. I attended a lot of classes at Carleton with Aaron, and spent some fun times with him. He was a great person, a lot of fun to be with. I know at times like these there is nothing I can say or do that will make things better, but you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jamie Loch
June 22, 2004 | St. Michael, MN
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Dear Cox family,
I can't help but remember the laughter I was fortunate enough to share with Aaron and your family. I remember being "cuffed" upside the head by Mr. Cox while Aaron and I were acting like fools at a White Bear basketball game. I remember getting schooled at whiffle ball and basketball by the brothers Cox. But most of all I remember growing up with Aaron and acting like complete idiots, and sometimes those memories put a smile on my face. I am sorry I was unable to...
Tim Hines
June 20, 2004 | St. Paul, MN
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To Vivian, Carmen, John, all the Coxes and Grandma Gaffaney, words cannot express my deep sorrow at the loss of Aaron. I will fondly recall the many Christmas day and Thanksgiving meals I had the good fortune to spend with him (and all of you) through the Gaffaney gatherings whether they be at Dolores (grandma's) or at Pat's (my mother-in-law's) house. As I had worked at his alma mater, Carleton College, for five years, he and I often exchanged stories of what Carleton was like, then and now....
Kendre Turonie
June 18, 2004 | Woodbury, MN
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May you find comfort in the many fond memories you shared with Aaron.
Our deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.
Liz (Clark) Gregoire
June 15, 2004 | Hugo, MN
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