Ginamarie Cox, Longtime Oregon Resident, Dies at 67

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Ginamarie Cox, a longtime resident of Oregon who was known for her kind spirit and volunteer work, passed away on January 26, 2026 in Hermiston at the age of 67. Cox grew up in Salem and spent much of her adult life in the Portland area, where she raised two daughters and became a stepmother to her husband Jack's two sons.

Why it matters

Cox's passing is mourned by her close-knit family and the communities she was involved with, particularly the Silver Creek Fellowship in Silverton where she and her husband were avid volunteers. Her life exemplified the values of service and compassion that many in Oregon strive for.

The details

Born in Everett, Washington in 1958 to Dolan E. Mincher and Wilda I. Watson, Ginamarie Cox grew up in Salem and spent much of her childhood on the Oregon coast. As an adult, she lived in the Portland area, where she had two daughters, Angelina and Amanda. In 2006, she married her husband Jack Cox Sr. and became a stepmother to his two sons, Jack Cox Jr. and Shawn Cox. The couple were active members of the Silver Creek Fellowship in Silverton, where Ginamarie was baptized and spent much of her time volunteering.

• Ginamarie Cox was born on March 1, 1958 in Everett, Washington.
• Ginamarie Cox passed away on January 26, 2026 in Hermiston, Oregon.
• Ginamarie Cox married her husband Jack Cox Sr. in 2006.