Dennis L. Cox, 57

Dennis L. Cox, 57, of Elk City, died Monday, June 25, 2007 near Elk City.

Dennis was born June 30, 1949 at Orofino, Idaho to Raymond D. and Joyce C. Cox. His family moved to Elk City in 1956. At the age of 16, he began work at the sawmill in Elk City and remained there for 41 years until his retirement in January 2005.

He is survived by his wife, Janet A. Cox at their Elk City home; his son, Raymond D. Cox of Elk City; one daughter of Grangeville; 3 grandchildren, Raymond C. Cox and Megan A. Cox, both of Elk City, and Shawna R. Sipes of Grangeville.

Dennis had three true passions in life. First and foremost, his family was his top priority. His second passion was fishing; the third was the way of life in the forests and mountains around Elk City, untouched by modernization and technology. He truly loved the simple ways of mountain life.

At Dennis’ request, cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Blackmer Funeral Home in Grangeville.

Send condolences to the family at Blackmerfuneralhome.com.