Jesse Edward Fox "Ed", 66, of Ucon, died December 13, 2014, in Idaho Falls, ID, from complications following open heart surgery. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on February 25, 1948, to Samuel Ross Fox and Blanch South Fox. Ed grew up on Commonwealth Avenue in Salt Lake City and graduated from Granite High School. He also attended his junior year at Madison High School in Rexburg, Idaho, while living with Sterling and Erma Magleby. After high school he served an LDS mission in England. He met the love of his life, Bev Grover, in 1974. It was love at first sight and he proposed 6 days later. They were married shortly after on July 26th,1974. This year marked their fortieth anniversary. They lived in the Salt Lake area until 1981. In October of that year they moved to Idaho Falls and have lived in this area since. He worked in the cabinet and countertop business for over 40 years. The highlight of his career was owning Foxtree Countertops and "working with his sons" everyday. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served willingly in several callings. In recent years, he enjoyed serving and cooking at the local soup kitchen. Ed's favorite pastime was spending time with his family. He delighted in making memories with his children and grandchildren. He and Bev could often be found cheering them on at various activities. He also loved spending time with his dog Eva, and his friends at the dog park. Ed had a lifelong quest for knowledge and a passion for ingenuity. He loved to be challenged and spent several years training for and running marathons. He is survived by his wife, Beverly, his children Stacie (Greg) Dye of Idaho Falls, Ty (Pam) Fox of Rigby, and Mike (Tina) Fox of Idaho Falls; his siblings Ross (Kathy) Fox of Washington, Richard (Barbara) Fox of Utah, Joyce (T) Buehner of Utah, Chuck (Sandra) Fox of Utah and "blood" brother John Yazzie of Arizona, as well as 9 grandchildren with one on the way...whom he is currently spoiling in heaven. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Thomas Fox. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 19, 2014, at the Ucon LDS Stake Center, 2967 E. 105 N. in Idaho Falls, with Bishop Michael Gifford, officiating. Burial will follow in the Archer Sutton Cemetery in Archer. A viewing for family and friends will be held Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Buck-Miller-Hann Funeral Home, 825 E. 17th Street in Idaho Falls and at the church one hour prior to the funeral on Friday. Condolences for the family may be left at www.buckmillerhann.com.
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