Obituary of Heather Louise COCKX

COCKX, Heather (nee Fawkes) February 27, 1948 – June 25, 2015 Family and Friends are deeply saddened by the loss of Heather (Fawkes) Cockx on June 25, 2015 after a courageous battle with leukemia. She was an exceptional woman, treasured wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Heather Louise was born February 27, 1948 in Calgary, AB to parents William and Yvonne Fawkes. She spent her childhood growing up in Namaka until Grade 2 at which time the family moved to Strathmore, AB. On May 3, 1969, Heather married her high school sweetheart, Dale Cockx from Strathmore. They bought a ¼ section of land south of Strathmore, and this became their paradise. Heather was a passionate gardener and enjoyed the countless hours beautifying their yard. She is lovingly remembered for her genuine smile and warm hospitable manner that she shared with everyone she met. Always the “go to” person – she was our pillar of strength. Her pride and joy was the “PACK”, her four beautiful grandchildren; Parker, Aidan, Connor and Karson, who she adored and loved deeply. They learned so much about kindness and the goodness of human spirit from their Grandma Heather. Heather is recently predeceased by her mother, Yvonne and father, William (Bill). She is survived by her devoted husband of 46 years, Dale; her two sons, Darren (Krista) and Scott (Renae); 4 grandsons, Parker, Aidan, Connor, Karson; her sister Monica (Mike) Monner from Milo; and many friends and family. Our sincere appreciation and gratitude is extended to all the caring physicians, nurses and staff at the Peter Lougheed Hospital and Tom Baker Cancer Center. A special thank you to Dr. Lategan and Dr. Geddes, all the nurses in the Treatment room especially Noreen and Susan who compassionately oversaw her care for the last 10 years. Heather and her family thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers and friendship over the many years. You were very dear to her and we thank you for being a part of her life. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at the Carseland Community Hall at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation directly to the Cheadle Lions Club Hospice Fund (Box 22 Site 3 RR1, Strathmore, AB T1P 1J6). To send condolences, please click the link below. Send Condolences