Rod Cooper, 72, of Ismay, Montana, passed away on February 7, 2014, at RiverStone Hospice House, Billings, Montana.
Rod was born on April 10, 1941, in Baker, Montana, the son of Roy Allen and Lela Ruth (Houzvicka) Cooper. Except for the past few months at RiverStone Hospice House in Billings, he lived and ranched in Fallon County his entire life.
Rod was baptized on January 20, 1942, in the Congregational Christian Church in Baker, Montana. He attended Sunday school and church from 1951 to 1955 at the Congregational Christian Church in Plevna, Montana.
After a few years of homeschooling, Rod attended grade school at Dry Fork District No. 33, and graduated from Baker High School in 1958.
After high school, Rod stayed on the ranch to help his parents. His father passed away in 1976. After his uncle Charles (Charlie) died in 1983, he also helped Aunt Lottie – and later when she became ill, he took her into his home and cared for her until she passed away in 1997. He cared for his mother after she got sick until she passed away in 2006. He liked helping older neighbors when they needed assistance.
Rod was preceded in death by Roy A. and Lela R. Cooper, parents; John F. (Fred) and Mary M. Houzvicka, uncle and aunt; and Charles W. and Lottie V. Houzvicka, uncle and aunt. He is survived by cousins Donald R. Lee of Medford, NJ; Fred C. Houzvicka of Ismay, MT; Bonita F. Schmitz of La Crescenta, CA; Mary L. Applegate of Salt Lake City, UT; Leonard E. Wostrel of Creighton, NE; (Stanley) Dale Wostrel of Lincoln, NE; Linda F. Wostrel of Omaha, NE; Terry L. Wostrel of Denver, CO; and Beulah M. Garhart of York, NE; as well as a host of neighbors and friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 10, 2014, from 2:00 – 5:00 PM at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home, Miles City, MT. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 10:00 AM at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to RiverStone Hospice House in Billings, Mt, or to the hospice of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Visitation
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday February 10, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Mt 59301
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Tuesday February 11, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday February 10, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Mt 59301
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Tuesday February 11, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
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Lori Hall says
I’ve known Rod my whole life, spent a lot of time as kids at their place. Sad to see him go. Love you! Lori
DeLynn and Angie Meidinger says
We were so saddened to hear of Rod’s passing. I (Angie) was raised across the fence from Rod and his family. Whenever you would meet Rod on the road, he always greeted you with a big smile and a friendly wave. Rod loved to visit and whenever you saw him somewhere, he always had time to chat. Out thoughts and prayers are with all of Rod’s family during this difficult time.
DeLynn and Angie (Straub) Meidinger
Rodney and Marilyn Askin says
Our Sympathy and Prayers are going out to all of Rod’s Family. My brother Wayne Rustad and I went to high school with Rod and we have remained friends over the years. We always visited about the good old days whenever we saw him. Marilyn and Rodney Askin
Rodney and Marilyn Askin says
Our Sympathy and Prayers are going out to all of Rod’s family. My brother Wayne Rustad and I went to high school with Rod. We have remained friends over the years and always had a good visit about the good old days whenever we saw him. RIP Rod. Marilyn and Rodney Askin
Alvin and Sharon Wenz says
Extending our deepest sympathy and condolences to Rod’s family. Al has known Rod all of his life. Fond memories. He will be missed.
Alvin and Sharon Wenz
RALPH AND GLORIA DUNEMAN says
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT ROD I KNEW ROD FOR MANY YEARS AND HAD LOTS OF MEMORIES.
Robert and Jan Singer says
Sending our love and sympathy to all of the family. Rod was a good man and took his obligations very seriously. We enjoyed our visits with him and will miss the phone calls to the office. Robert and Jan
B & C OIL CO CREW says
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT ROD. ROD WAS A VERY GOOD CUSTOMER, AND WE’VE ALREADY MISSED HIM COMING IN FOR #1 DIESEL THIS WINTER! WE ALWAY ENJOYED
HIS VISITS, WHEN HE USED TO COME IN!!
OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY,
B & C OIL CO—- PATSY, BILL, & ROGER
J Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the family of Rod Cooper – May you find comfort in your loving memories, great pictures and in recalling the many talents of Mr. Cooper. It was not the Creator’s purpose that mankind suffer and die (Romans 5:12). God has promised that a time will come when no one will say “I am sick” (Isaiah 33:24). In the Bible we are promised the resurrection of dear family members and friends that we have lost (John 5:28, 29). I hope you are comforted by Bible promises of a hopeful future (John 17:3).