Bobbie "Bob" D. Wilcox Obituary (1931 - 2009)

“Bob” Bobbie (Bob) D. Wilcox passed away October 20, 2009 of complications due to cancer. He was born November 15, 1931 in Paris, Idaho to Minor Dean Wilcox and Gladys Hymas Wilcox. Bob served an LDS mission to the Northern States; and served in the Korean Conflict. He married Betty Jo Day on April 2, 1953, together they raised six children.Bob really enjoyed his job with the Utah Highway Patrol for 30 years, receiving numerous awards. He also worked for Culligan & Hi-land Dairy and was head of security for Ogden Temple for 10 years, also serving as a temple worker there for five years. Bob served another LDS mission in Lubbock Texas with his sweetheart Betty. He loved to sing and sang with his sweetheart for over 50 years. Bob loved hunting and photography. He served in a Bishopric and many other church callings. Survived by his wife Betty, children, Roy (Melanie), Jacklyn (Dennis) Whitten, Rhonda (David) Clarke, Sara Wilcox, Mark (Denise), RaNae & fiance John Wheeler. 28 Grandchildren, 27 Great-grandchildren, Brothers, Ed (Carol), Roger (Kathy) and Sister, Carrie (Bill) Cox and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by son, Oneal and granddaughter, Megan. Special thanks are expressed to Dr. Carl Gray, as well as to the staff at Aspen Care Center for the kindness and exceptional care they provided to Bob. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 24, 2009 - 11:00 a.m. at the Middle Fork Ward, 6500 East 1900 North, Eden, Utah. A viewing will be held at the church on Friday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 pm and on Saturday from 9:30 – 10:45 am. prior to services. Interment Paris City Cemetery, Paris Idaho.