Cora Wilcox 1920 - 2006

Cora Wilcox, 86, Minot, died Thursday, November 30, 2006 in her home.

Cora was born January 30, 1920 in Wabek, ND, the daughter of Herman and Martha (Ulledahl) Nyquist. She was raised and educated in that area.

On December 27, 1943, she married Harlan F. Wilcox. Following their marriage they lived in Minot where they raised their family. Harlan died June 30, 1993.

Cora loved her family and every minute she spent with them. She also enjoyed playing bingo.

Survivors: Daughters, Beverly (Michael) Brown, and Gail (Merle) Thompson, all of Minot; five grandchildren, Candace Patterson of Florida, Randy Brown, Minot, Scott Wilcox, TX, Tim and Mark Thompson, both in Minot; six great-grandchildren, Lindsey and Troy Brown, both in Minot, Tyler and Trey Patterson of Florida, Hailey and Brooke Wilcox of Texas; one great-great grandson, Dryden Michels of Minot; sister, Marion Emerson, Minot; a number of nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Cora was preceded in death by her husband, Harlan; her parents; and a sister, Myrtle.

Funeral: Friday, December 8, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND.

Visitation: Thursday, December 7, 2006, from noon to 7:00 p.m.

Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND.

Officiant: Rev. Don Andrews, Chaplain at Trinity Health

Music: CD Music Selected by the family

Honorary Bearers: Cora's family and friends

Active Bearers: Mark Thompson,Tim Thompson, Scott Wilcox, Clifford Wiedeman, Steve Bohn William Emerson

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