Alexander Earl George Kox
October 28, 1985 - October 03, 2018
Obituary
MADISON-Alexander Kox, age 32, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, at UW Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Oct. 28, 1985, the son of Connie (Gray) and Kevin Kox. On Jan. 7, 2012, Alex married his Oregon High School sweetheart, Katrina Harms. He began his lifelong passion for counseling and community service at Edgewood College where, in 2008, he obtained his bachelor’s degree in psychology. A vast majority of his career was spent at Lutheran Social Services Day Center for Adults with Mental Illness, the Off The Square Club. He completed his master’s degree in community mental health at Southern New Hampshire University in 2016 and made plans to open his own counseling practice. Alex is survived by his wife, Katrina of Madison; brother, Adam Kox of Fitchburg; parents, Connie and Kevin Kox of Oregon; and grandmother, Doris Kox of Madison. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Betty Gray; and grandfathers, Virgil Gray of Oregon and William Kox. A Celebration of Alex’s Life will be held at OLBRICH GARDENS, 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, at 1 p.m., on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, with Matthew Westfox presiding. A lunch will follow the service. Visitation will be held at Olbrich Gardens from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Katrina Kox, 1217 Gilson St. #2, Madison, Wisconsin 53715. Memorials received will be given to fund cancer research and various social service organizations. “Compassion is the radicalism of our time.” –the Dalai Lama. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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mary tinberg
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Alex your beautiful light shines on and your love, courage and compassionate spirit fills all of us.
I am so blessed to be your aunt.
My love and prayers to Katrina, Kevin, Connie and Adam.
Love forever Aunt Mary and Brian T
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Linda Keegan
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I worked with Alex Kox. He was so dedicated to serving health-care consumers. I was touched by his commitment to helping people. His passion for providing quality care was his hallmark. The world became a better place just by having him present. My condolences to all who were touch by his generous spirit, especially his wife, whom he talked about so dearly. Peace, Alex.
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Mark Wakefield
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Alex was a supremely dedicated and insightful professional who always delivered his best self to his clients. In our work together at ACS, he brought a positive attitude and passion for healing into every encounter. My best thoughts go out to his family and friends at this very sad time. Sincerely, Mark Wakefield
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Dan Flood
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My deepest sympathy to Katrina, Connie, Kevin, Adam and Alex's extended family. I will remember Alex as a man of sincere compassion, a wry sense of humor and a deep love of his family. I enjoyed the path I traveled with him.
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Sandra Van Tassel
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With deepest condolences to the entire Kox family . . . we extend our sympathy and heartfelt sorrow. No words or actions will ever replace the loss. Be at peace while you freely grieve and reflect on the precious memory of Alex.
With love,
Todd Mellen and Sandy Van Tassel
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Christopher J. Kox
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The photo of you is vivid and engrossing. I just want to give you a big hug as I did on seeing you last year as you were just reckoning with a diagnosis. You are alive to me, in spirit and memory, in the many manifestations of your age -- birth, two, five, twelve, seventeen, twenty-three, thirty -- in which I'd had the pleasure of seeing you over the years. I was always thrilled that you had achieved Eagle Scout, an honor not visited on any other Kox, and clearly a mark of dedication to purpose that comes from your mother's side. This followed by your graduation from college, and your persistence through graduate school as you also navigated adulthood and marriage. Alex, your thoughtfulness to others and your concern for their well being is sadly taken from us only in practice as our memory of you and your spirit remain as a welcome guide to our better selves, in family, community and society. Be at peace always in our hearts and love.