Ellis Fox

Green River– Ellis Mathias Fox, 96, of Green River, formerly of Rock Springs, Wyoming and Orem, Utah died February 18, 2005 at Castle Rock Convalescent Center, Green River after a brief illness. Ellis was born November 7, 1908 in Murray, Utah the son of Jesse W. and Rosemary Johnson Fox. He married Vera Wilde on February 9, 1941 in Coalville, Utah. Their Marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake City temple on July 10, 1964. Vera preceded him in death on August 31, 1999. He served in the Coast Guard during World War II. He worked from 1929-1969 for Mountain Fuel Gas Supply (Questar) in Coalville, Utah and Rock Springs. After retirement, he and his wife lived in Green River, Wyoming and then moved to Orem, Utah in 1975. Ellis was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in numerous positions, including the bishopric. He was a scoutmaster for many years and received the Silver Beaver award. His interests included hunting, fishing, and boating. He had his private pilot license and took many trips flying friends and family. He liked the outdoors and took great pride in keeping his yard immaculate. He built some of his own boats and remodeled houses, apartments and duplexes, turning them into rental units. Survivors include one daughter, Karen Jean (Jeannie) Bretzing and husband Gordon of Loveland, Colorado; two sons, Russell E. Fox and wife Karen of Tustin, California, and Spencer W. Fox of Rock Springs, Wyoming; thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vera Fox, six brothers, two sisters, two foster brothers, and twelve half brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 26, 2005 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs where friends may call one hour prior to the services. Interment with military honors will be held at the Coalville, Utah cemetery at approximately 3:30 p.m.