On the morning of April 14, 2018 Edwin “Taylor” Cox passed away at Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City, MT at the age of 79. He was born on March 10, 1939 to Edwin Allen & Elizabeth Botsford Cox in Sheridan, WY.
Taylor was raised on the family ranch in Birney, MT. He attended school in Birney, Shattuck Military Academy in Minnesota, and finished his high school education at Sheridan High School in 1958. He never forgot his upbringing where hard work, manners, and respect for others mattered. His work ethic never failed him from the family ranch on the Hanging Woman to the Tongue River in Miles City. We are all proud to have had a husband and father who set such an example.
He worked the family ranch until 1987. He married Betsylou Dake in 1959 and from their marriage Taylor Owen and Carolyn Patricia were born.
He and Teri (Boardman) Kohones were married on December 22, 1990. They made their home in Miles City, MT where she taught school and he worked on various ranches on the Tongue River. In his retirement, he began refinishing furniture and building his own pieces. He especially loved using native juniper.
Teri and Taylor became foster parents and adopted their daughter Sabrina Lynn on June 5, 2005. She kept them young, busy and on their toes.
He is survived by his wife Teri of 27 years, his son Taylor Owen (Molly), daughters; Carolyn Patricia and Sabrina Lynn, his precious grandchildren; Sophi Colleen, Kasen Taylor Cox, Nicole and Clayton Partridge. His sister Sara (Mark) Taliaferro, and their children, Libby (Dan) Sullivan, Chuck (Julie) Taliaferro, Adele (Kip) Stenson and their children.
Memorials can be made to Trinity Lutheran Classical School in Miles City or a charity of your choosing.
Special thanks to Holy Rosary Hospice for the great care given Taylor and all of us.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 20, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Birney Cemetery in Birney MT. Condolences to the family may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
Rayetta Fjell says
Teri & family,
So sorry to hear of Taylor’s passing. Prayers of comfort to all.
Rayetta
Jim & Marj Anderson says
Sorry for your loss. Taylor was a sweet man.
Vanessa James says
Teri and family
My heart is breaking for you all.Taylor was one of the nicest gentlemen i got to know..i loved his story’s he would tell of his life…my prayers and sympathy to you all
Rebecca Jordan says
Teri and Family,
We are thinking of you and your family during this rough time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Rebecca, Karl and Aaron.
Mary Snell says
Teri & Family:
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you.
Marci and Pat says
T.O. and Carolyn, so sorry about your loss. We have many fond memories of your father. Our thoughts and prayers, Marci (Hoveland) and Pat Kirk
Jean jones says
Teri, I’m so sorry. My heart aches for you. Prayers
Denise Harvey says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Take care!
Denise and Jay Harvey and family
Deb says
This is a very notice memorial, you all are in our prayers and thoughts
Deb @ ROI
Sabrina
LYNETTE Myrstol says
Teri and Brina, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Lord provide comfort during this difficult time. I pray that many fond memories bring you peace and solice.
Kyla Kennedy says
Teri, and family,
So sorry for your loss, thinking of you all.
Kathleen Hosford says
So sorry to hear about Taylor. I have known him and his family for many years. Taylor was always a delight to be around and such a hard worker. My condolences to all. I will not be able to attend the services.
Eileen and Vern Entzel says
Teri and family
You are in our thoughts and prayers
David Georgen says
Teri and family
Sorry for your loss. Thought and prayers to you and the family. Enjoyed working for Taylor on his ranch in the early eighties.
Karen (Hoveland) Kawulok says
T. O. and Carolyn, We are so sorry for the loss of your dad. Wishing you and family the best at this difficult time.
Frank and Karen (Hoveland) Kawulok
Bob Ebeling Family says
We were so sorry to hear of Taylor’s passing. Sending all of his family many thoughts and prayers.
From Bob Ebeling family
Sarah Carrel Clifford says
I am saddened to hear of Taylor’s passing. I remember him so well as a Birney rancher. My thoughts go out to his family, especially my Birney School buddies, T.O. and Carolyn.
Trudy Kittelmann says
T.O., Carolyn, Molly, Teri & Family,
Our heartfelt thoughts & prayers are with you all!!
Taylor has always been a very special & important part of our lives & always will be. Taylor, Betsy & the kids were my second family & I cherish those memories always!
All our love, Trudy, Tom, Chelsea & Cooper Kittelmann
Angie Failoni says
I am so sorry to hear of your families loss, prayers and hugs are sent. Love you.
Judy Musgrave says
My deepest condolences to Taylor’s family and friends. I knew Taylor slightly, but he was a great friend of my late husband, Bill Musgrave. I wonder what kind of shenanigans they will cook up in the great beyond.
Teri Cox says
Thanks to all our wonderful friends for the comfort you have given us with your kind thoughts. Taylor will be missed by many, but none more than his family. Teri and Sabrina Cox
Kathleen Hoover Roos says
T.O. and Carolyn, I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I remember well spending my sixteenth summer at your house taking care of you two and helping out in general. I don’t think I’ve seen either of you since then, but you and your family are special to me and you are in my thoughts and prayers.