Homer was born on April 11, 1930 the son of Delbert and Lois (Cowan) Cogdill in Des Lacs, ND. He attended school in Des Lacs, ND. Following his schooling, he went to work for F&B Becker International and later Minot Sand &Gravel.
He entered the United States Army on November 14, 1951in Minot/Fargo, ND during the Korea Action. He was in the 74th Engineer Heavy Equipment Co & Tractor Scraper School, building roads and airports in Korea. Homer was honorable discharged on October 14, 1953 at Ft. Lewis, WA. He spent two years on active duty and six years in the Army Reserve.
Homer went to work for Paul Camper working on water and sewer projects in Minot, ND and then went on to work for Key Witt Construction as an Equipment Operator.
He was united in marriage to Ruth Anderson on June 25, 1955. Together they had five children, Darwin, Cleo, David, Clenora and Cathy. They later divorced. Homer was working for True x Trayer Coal Co. in 1968 when he accepted a job with Western Energy Coal Mine in Colstrip, MT. In 1969 he went to work for Peabody Coal Mine in Colstrip working as a Drag Line Operator. He met and married Anna Davidson in 1972. To this union one son, Iver was born. They later divorced. He retired from Peabody Coal Mine in 1995. For fun, following his retirement, he went to work for Bob Cogdill his nephew at Aggregate Construction. He was running caterpillar for gravel crusher in Wyoming, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Homer enjoyed raising Quarter Horses, Ponies of America Appaloosa´s, and had a breeding pair of Arabians. He traveled and showed horses with Cleo and Darwin with David trailing along until he moved to Montana. Homer was a member of the United Mine Workers Union and was also a VFW member.
He was preceded in death by his parents Delbert and Lois Cogdill; his sisters Leona Liefson and Inez Nelson; his brother Duane Cogdill and his son-in-law Dan Shea.
Homer is survived by his children; Darwin Cogdill of Colstrip, MT, Cleo Shea of Billings, MT, Iver (Julie) Cogdill of Billings, MT, David (Vivian) Cogdill of Forsyth, MT, Clenora (Gary) Quinlan of Forsyth, MT and Cathy Mertz of Minot, ND; his brothers, Clarence (Gwen) Cogdill of Burlington, ND, and Dick (Carol) Cogdill of Lonetree, ND; his sisters, Euinne Ann (Watt) Mertz of Minot, ND and Wyoma Ingolfsland of Minot, ND. He is also survived by his thirteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Family will be receiving friends on Sunday, August 21, 2011 from 4:00 to 6:00pm in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 22, 2011 at 12:00pm noon in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth. Burial will follow in the Forsyth Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth has been entrusted with these arrangements and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
04:00 to 18:00
Sunday August 21, 2011
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth
Forsyth, MT 59327
Funeral Service
12:00PM Noon
Monday August 22, 2011
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Interment with Full Military Honors
Veterans Section
Monday August 22, 2011
Forsyth Cemetery
Forsyth, MT 59327
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
04:00 to 18:00
Sunday August 21, 2011
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth
Forsyth, MT 59327
Funeral Service
12:00PM Noon
Monday August 22, 2011
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Interment with Full Military Honors
Veterans Section
Monday August 22, 2011
Forsyth Cemetery
Forsyth, MT 59327
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Patty Cogdill says
Cogdill Family
Sending our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy
Clarence&Gwen Cogdill
Patty Cogdill
Bob & Margaret Kenaston (Oen) says
Sorry to hear about the loss of HOMER, I have known Homer for a great many years, we were neighbors on the farm back in Des Lacs NDGot to know him well along with all his family. My Husband worked with Homer at the mine in Colstrip.We now live in Billings, Mt Our sympathy & prayers are with all of you. Bob& Margaret Kenaston(Oen)
Cliff & Nancy Cogdill says
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Iver Cogdill says
Rest in peace father we love you and miss you. May heaven receive you with open arms and may your bounty in heaven be plentiful.
Clenora Quinlan says
Daddy I’m so glad your in a better place now and we spent a lot of time together.
You’ll be forever missed and loved.
Janet Howard says
My thoughts and prays are with you at this time. Uncle Homer was always there with a good story to tell. “I remember when Lyle and I…..”the things those two did! And lived to tell us kids about. Notice they waited to tell us long after the fact.
cathi sopher says
oh homer, there were days when all i wanted to do was just walk away but something u said made me come back and fill your cup with more coffee, u would complain about the meal and i would look at u and say then why are u here, u old fart, and not at home cookin ur self,? u give me that look and i knew in my heart to keep me on my toes and make my day just that much brighter, yep u did each and every time i would see u , always a hard time but u know what i am thinkin cause u liked me and u know what i liked u also…RIP my friend, and when i have a cup i will truly think of u and smile and have joy in my heart for the old frat who made my day,,,