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   Stephen Edward Fox, 83, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Iowa Jewish Senior Center on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

   Steve was born in Des Moines on October 6, 1942, to Edwin and Carol “Bobby” Fox. He was a proud alumnus of East High School, and then graduated from Grinnell College where he met and soon married, Maurine “Bunny” King. 

   Steve was a salesman for many years before he and Bunny bought Sugar Point Resort on Leech Lake in Minnesota - which they ran for 34 years.

   Steve was a friend of Bill W.’s for nearly 50 years.

   He is survived by his wife, Bunny; his son, Roger (Shelly); grandchildren, Jordan and Anna; his sister, Susan (Bill); sister in-law, Nancy; and several nieces and nephews.

   Many thanks to the wonderful staff at the Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center for the kind care they provided for many years.

   The family invites you to celebrate Steve’s life on Friday, February 20, 2026 from 4 to 6 p.m. with a time of sharing at 6:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA. 

   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Hope Ministries or to the American Parkinson Disease Association. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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