Dr. Stephen S. Fox PhD

Stephen S. Fox

Steve was a passionate participant in life and if you wish to make a memorial donation to his favorite causes you can join in his efforts to make a small difference in this world by donating to your preferred choice of:

Deep Mountain Retreat Center
Iowa City Zen Center
Life Skills Evening Club

Obituary:
Dr. Stephen S. Fox, July, 1933-May 31, 2006 died suddenly on May 31, 2007. Stephen was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grand father. He received his B. A. in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1955, a M. A. in Physiological Psychology from the University of Michigan in 1957, and a Ph.D. in Physiological Psychology from the University of Michigan in 1960. He spent his academic career at the University of Iowa in Psychology from 1965-1997. Stephen was recognized with an Excellence in Teaching Award in 1969. Stephen spent his life devoted to teaching and believed that good teaching was a gift. He spent his retirement continuing to teach others and giving to others through his volunteer activities. He was a master instructor of Chanoyu Japanese Tea Ceremony. Stephen was a practicing Zen Buddhist and an active volunteer at the Iowa City Zen Center. He volunteered several times per week teaching French at Pats Learning Adventure and preparing meals as the Guest Chief at the LIFE Skills, Evening Club Program. Stephen actively volunteered at the Crisis Center Food Bank and Table to Table. He was proud to participate in the process of interviewing students from local High Schools who were applying for the University of Pennsylvania. Stephen enjoyed spending time at his farm, stone carving, practicing tea ceremony, writing poetry, sailing, cooking, gardening, producing ceramics, and spending time with his family. He made a tremendous impact on the lives of many people and was dearly loved. He is survived by:

Wife, Cathy Berntsen-Fox. Children, Adam Fox, Ethan Fox, Gillian Fox. and Soren Fox. Grand Children: Aurora Fox, EmmaLee Fox, Noel Fox, Hanna Fox, Blakeslee Fox, Tiarnan Fox, Nichole Beckly, Amanda Immermann.

Click here to see the obituary from the Cedar Rapids Gazette 6/2/07.

Memorial candle on Tea Bowl from Steve's cremation.