1931
Anthonia
2014
Anthonia "Toni" Cox
April 18, 1931 — February 13, 2014
COX, Anthonia "Toni"
of Galesburg, Michigan Toni, age 82, went to be with our Lord & Savior on Thursday morning, February 13, 2014. She was born on April 18, 1931 in Westbroek, Province of Utrecht, The Netherlands, the daughter of Evert and Hermÿntje "Mina" VanderScheur Griffioen. On December 18, 1953, Toni was united in marriage to the love of her life, Byron Cox, in Kalamazoo. She was employed by The Upjohn Co. at The Brook Lodge Hotel & Conference Resort for 17 years until her retirement. Surviving her are her best friend and loving husband of 60 years, Byron Cox; their three sons and three daughters and their spouses: Barb and Drew Meinema of Portage, Thomas and Kelly Cox of Richland, Deborah and James Coe of Galesburg, Susan and John Pettigrew of Galesburg, Jeffrey and Kelly Cox of Valparaiso, Indiana, and Michael Cox and Christi Payne of Galesburg; 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, John Griffioen. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life service will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, February 21st, at New Life Victory Church, 2775 South 26th Street, where friends may visit with the family from 10:00 AM until the time of service. A reception will immediately follow the service at the church. We welcome you to attend any or all - the visitation, celebration and/or reception. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed in her name to West Michigan Cancer Center. Private inurnment will be in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Langeland Family Funeral Homes.
of Galesburg, Michigan Toni, age 82, went to be with our Lord & Savior on Thursday morning, February 13, 2014. She was born on April 18, 1931 in Westbroek, Province of Utrecht, The Netherlands, the daughter of Evert and Hermÿntje "Mina" VanderScheur Griffioen. On December 18, 1953, Toni was united in marriage to the love of her life, Byron Cox, in Kalamazoo. She was employed by The Upjohn Co. at The Brook Lodge Hotel & Conference Resort for 17 years until her retirement. Surviving her are her best friend and loving husband of 60 years, Byron Cox; their three sons and three daughters and their spouses: Barb and Drew Meinema of Portage, Thomas and Kelly Cox of Richland, Deborah and James Coe of Galesburg, Susan and John Pettigrew of Galesburg, Jeffrey and Kelly Cox of Valparaiso, Indiana, and Michael Cox and Christi Payne of Galesburg; 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, John Griffioen. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life service will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, February 21st, at New Life Victory Church, 2775 South 26th Street, where friends may visit with the family from 10:00 AM until the time of service. A reception will immediately follow the service at the church. We welcome you to attend any or all - the visitation, celebration and/or reception. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed in her name to West Michigan Cancer Center. Private inurnment will be in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Langeland Family Funeral Homes.
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