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L. Lamoine Cox
1956 ~ 2010
Lowell Lamoine Cox, loving husband, father and son, passed away on January 16, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. His loving family was at his side through it all. Lamoine was born on July 11, 1956 in St. George, Utah to Lowell Orton and Donna Harris Cox. He graduated from Bountiful High in 1974, served an LDS mission to the Pennsylvania Harrisburg Mission and upon his return he met and married his sweetheart, Cydney Jeanne Low. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on March 14, 1979 and were later blessed with three wonderful children. Lamoine spent 25 years in the printing industry then changed careers to become an accountant by taking over his father's practice when he passed away. Throughout his life he tried to serve his employers and clients with honesty and integrity. These attributes were evident in all aspects of his life including the many callings he gratefully served in the church. Lamoine is preceded in death by his father, Lowell Orton; a brother, Darrell Roy; and a brother-in-law, Steven Delos Makin. He is survived by his wife, Cydney; their three children: Travis and his wife Jessica, Sara, and Jason; his mother, Donna; his brother, Cristin; his sister, Cynthia; many nieces and nephews; and brothers and sisters-in-law.
Published in Deseret News on Jan. 20, 2010
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Janine Tueller (Mickelson)
I have great memories of our many theater productions that Lamoine was part of, particularly "The Miracle Worker" in which we played Helen Keller's parents. Lots of fun memories of that! He was one of the few boys I knew that could do the splits! I'm so glad he had a happy, fulfilling life and loving family.
Randi Powers (Reyes-Daley)
I had forgotten that Lamoine could do the splits! I met Lamoine in my sophomore math class. I remember Lamoine to be very humble, gentle spirited and boy . . . could he do the splits!!! Though I really didn't know Lamoine a great deal, I have always attributed my career to he and his wife, Cydney. At the five year reunion, Lamoine and Cydney were at our table and as we dined together, Lamoine would share with us some American Sign Language, as Cydney was Hearing Impaired. It was a very enjoyable evening conversing with the two of them (Lamoine interpreted a lot) and when I returned back to the Denver area, I kept thinking about the signs that I had learned that night; potato was the first sign I learned. From there, I decided to take a sign language class that was offered at a community college and that led into an opportunity that I didn't even know I had received which I shall explain. Each class was sign only. One day I came in late and missed what was being signed and just followed the rest of the students and filled out a document, never asking what that document was. That document turned out to be an application for a government grant to have full ride to the Interpreter Training Program. My classes and books were all paid for and I became an Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. I was nuts, I was working a 30 hour work week and carrying 21 credit hours. However, next reunion, I could hardly wait, hoping that Lamoine and especially Cydney were there. This time, I could really speak with Cydney! Over the years, my skills led me into a position in a school district working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. My students ranged from 18 to 21 years of age and I fell in love with them! I might add, one of my students now lives in Park City, Utah and is considered a member of our family. After 6 years, I transferred to another school district where I was a Text Interpreter. This is a person who would type the classroom lectures for the Hearing Impaired student - I can type like the wind . . . Shortly after that, I applied for a position as an Administrative Assistant for Bethesda Lutheran Communities. This company is nation wide and operates group homes that house adult individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities - Bethesda is CQL accredited and that is a very big thing! Over time, I was promoted to Employment Coordinator and now I am an HR Administrator. Working for a non-profit organization doesn't make one rich, but I have received an abundance of wealth and knowledge from working in these fields and, had I not had dinner at the five year reunion with Lamoine and Cydney, I don't know where I would be today because quite honestly, I had no career goals. God works in mysterious ways. Thank you Lamoine and Cydney. Randi Powers (Reyes)
Janine Tueller (Mickelson)
Randi, thank you for sharing that wonderful story! Amazing how our life path is influenced by small things. I know that Lamoine, myself and many others who were in Kim Burningham's theater class were first exposed to sign language through our participation in "The Miracle Worker", which we performed in the little theater. Mr. B. had us learn the alphabet and some signs in preparation for our parts in the play. Lamoine and I played Helen Keller's parents, and I have retained what little sign language I learned all those years ago. Lamoine took it to a whole new level! I remember visiting with him after meeting him and his wife at our 10th reunion, and I think he learned sign language when he served as an LDS missionary.
Cameron Hess
Yes, Randi, thank you for posting the inspirational story about Lamonie.
Randy Ford
Wish he was going to be there its nice to have these blast from the past that people remember.