Michael Wilcox Obituary

Michael John Wilcox, 67, died Nov. 16, 2015, in Colorado Springs, CO. He was born March 20, 1948, in Detroit, MI, the son of Fred and LaVergne Wilcox.

Dr. Wilcox attended Purdue University, majoring in Psychology for his Bachelor's Degree and Physics for his PhD. After graduation, he held positions in Europe and the United States advancing glaucoma research and artificial vision systems. Dr. Wilcox moved to Albuquerque, N.M., in 1987, where he was an anatomy professor at the University of New Mexico.

Dr. Wilcox was a biology professor for more than a decade at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, where he worked with cadets in various areas of research. He held multiple patents and started two thriving research startups, Lamina Systems and Aqueous Biomedical in Colorado Springs. He served as president of Falcon Works, a technology and research incubator for new innovations in Colorado Springs.

Dr. Wilcox was happiest when he was in his lab and enjoyed working with his hands. He built models of ships in his youth and when his sons were young; later, he brewed beer. He was always reading and enjoyed discussing current events.

Dr. Wilcox is survived by two sons, Christopher (and wife Jenni and their son Erik) and Marc Wilcox, of Albuquerque, NM; a daughter, Joanna (and husband Corey and their son Casey) Allhands of Gilbert, AZ; his former wife, Claudie Zamet-Wilcox of Albuquerque, NM; a sister, Diane (and Moh) Wilcox-Ghanoonparvar of Austin, TX; three brothers, Paul (and Becky) Wilcox of Chicago, IL; Steve (and Pam) Wilcox of Vacaville, CA; and Al Wilcox of Vacaville, CA; and six nieces and nephews, Adam Wilcox, Sarah Lewis, Mina Lehmann, Tara Burd, Christine Wilcox and Danny Wilcox.

A private remembrance of Dr. Wilcox's life is planned in southern Colorado. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dr. Wilcox's name to Falcon Works. To donate, please visit https://goo.gl/pXiClE or contact Mary Fox at (719) 439-3795 or [email protected].