Deanna “Dee” Joyce (McLain) Cox was born in Portland, Oregon on September 15, 1941 to the union of John and Vivian McLain. Born and raised in Portland, she later graduated from Cleveland High School. Dee was lucky enough to meet the love of her life, Gary Cox, in grade school. They were wed on November 18, 1961, and remained happily married for 54 blissful years until his passing in 2015. Together they were blessed with two children, their son, Stephen and their daughter, Kimberly. Dee remained a devoted wife and mother while her children were in school. After raising her beloved son and daughter, she went on to work as a bookkeeper and later retired from the Clackamas Federal Credit Union.
Dee was extremely caring, quick-witted, and intelligent. She was an avid reader, crossword puzzle solver, card player, and enjoyed playing on her bowling league. She impressively had both a private pilot license and a Ham Radio license KX7T. She thoroughly enjoyed trips to the coast, and most of all, loved to spend time with her dear family.
Dee leaves to cherish her memory her son, Stephen (Tricia) Cox, of Gresham, OR; daughter, Kimberly (Michael) Peters, of Cookeville, TN; grandchildren, Ian (Katie) Peters, of Birmingham, AL, Emily (Nathan) Schlomer, of Graham, WA, Justin Cox, of Gresham, OR, and Brendan Cox (Imagen Huey), of Sherwood, OR; and great granddaughters, Sophia and McKenna Schlomer.
Per Dee’s request, no services are to be held. She is loved dearly, and will be greatly missed by all she leaves behind. The family invites you to share your fond memories of Dee at batemancarrollfunerals.com
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