Gregory Edmond Cox

Gregory “Greg” Edmond Cox, 72, passed away on February 24, 2026, in Puyallup, Washington, the place where he called home.

He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, to Edmond and Alice Cox. He had many interesting stories to share of his younger years spent in Winnipeg, from ice skating to his childhood home without indoor plumbing! As a young child, he moved with his family to Moses Lake, Washington. Greg graduated from Moses Lake High School in 1971. While living in Moses Lake, Greg had many jobs as a young adult including working as a truck driver, janitor, waste collector, factory worker and others. He had an on-the-job injury to his knee and was given an opportunity for vocational rehabilitation. Greg moved to Kent, Washington, and he attended Green River Community College where he received an Associate Degree. His studies in Drafting led to an amazing 33-year career at The Boeing Company. He started as a Drafter, worked in Safety and as a Construction Manager. He was well liked by his colleagues and was an incredible mentor to many. Greg was very proud of his career at The Boeing Company and made many friends throughout his time spent there.

Greg was a kind, loving, intelligent and compassionate man. He was an amazing husband and stepfather. He loved his family and friends dearly. He was very sports oriented and loved the outdoors. He was an avid golfer and in his younger years he took lessons with his father and learned to fly, he snowed skied, water skied, wind surfed, played volleyball on city leagues and also joined the Boeing Bowling League, where he bowled a perfect game! Greg was also an amazing cook. He so enjoyed cooking for family and friends. His meals were delicious. He was a natural and didn’t necessarily have to follow any recipe. He enjoyed watching cooking shows and could reproduce almost any meal that looked appealing to him. Greg loved photography. He took many beautiful pictures of vacations, family and friends. Greg was a great storyteller and had a great memory. We will all miss his stories immensely. Greg loved music. He sang karaoke for many years and he would often sing along to songs playing on the radio in the car. Greg LOVED the Seattle Seahawks! He was able to watch the Seattle Seahawks win the 2026 Superbowl, which brightened his day.

Greg is survived by his loving wife, Laurie Cox, of 26 years; his stepson, Brandon Strait; his sister Judy Griesemer (Michael); his nephews Ryan Kettenton, Eric Kettenton (Katie), Josh Kettenton (Lindsey) and his niece Jill Kettenton; his great nephews and nieces, Brendon Patterson, Georgia Kettenton, Archer Kettenton, Liam Kettenton, Nora Kettenton, Micaiah Kettenton, Kara Kettenton and his two beloved dogs, Ikey & Callie. Greg is predeceased by his parents Edmond and Alice Cox, his very dear friends Allen Jones, Jack Reese, Bill Reese and his beloved dog, Bailey.

A celebration of life will be held on April 18, 2026, at 11 am, at South Hill Christian Church, 12311 151 st Street East, Puyallup, WA 98374. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to South Hill Christian Church in memory of Greg Cox.