Sept. 16, 1936–Nov. 30, 2013
Marvin Olaf “Ole” Hokanson, 77, of Newcastle, died Nov. 30, 2013, in Rapid City, S.D.
He was born Sept. 16, 1936, in Fort Yates, N.D., to Goodwin and Delia Hokanson. He completed eighth grade in Fort Yates, and eventually made his way to Wyoming, where he married Martha Cool in Sundance on Feb. 18, 1961.
He worked the better portion of his life in the oil field, and started his own roofing business in 1970 and worked on most places in Newcastle. Ole enjoyed fishing, camping and hunting, and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandkids and great-grandkids. He spent his time outside, working and playing with everyone.
Ole worked hard his whole life at everything he did, and never met a stranger. His lust for life will be remembered by many. Ole had a wonderful sense of humor and a strong devotion to family. He was known for always going on spur-of-the-moment adventures, and when asked about the destination would always say, “Timbuktu or Ekalaka!”
Ole is survived by his wife, Martha; children, Monica (Jim) Phillips, DeWayne (Erica) Hokanson, Kelly (Starla) Hokanson, Shelly Talbot and Mark Hokanson; 21 grandkids and 28 great-grandkids; two older sisters, Mildred Hokanson and Marleen Brumbles; and numerous nieces, nephews and family friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, four sisters and two grandchildren.
Ole requested that he be cremated, so there will be no formal services, but the family is having a reception at the West End Bar and Grill in Newcastle on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 1 to 4 p.m. They invite all to come and share good memories of Ole there.
Marvin Olaf “Ole” Hokanson, 77, of Newcastle, died Nov. 30, 2013, in Rapid City, S.D.
He was born Sept. 16, 1936, in Fort Yates, N.D., to Goodwin and Delia Hokanson. He completed eighth grade in Fort Yates, and eventually made his way to Wyoming, where he married Martha Cool in Sundance on Feb. 18, 1961.
He worked the better portion of his life in the oil field, and started his own roofing business in 1970 and worked on most places in Newcastle. Ole enjoyed fishing, camping and hunting, and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandkids and great-grandkids. He spent his time outside, working and playing with everyone.
Ole worked hard his whole life at everything he did, and never met a stranger. His lust for life will be remembered by many. Ole had a wonderful sense of humor and a strong devotion to family. He was known for always going on spur-of-the-moment adventures, and when asked about the destination would always say, “Timbuktu or Ekalaka!”
Ole is survived by his wife, Martha; children, Monica (Jim) Phillips, DeWayne (Erica) Hokanson, Kelly (Starla) Hokanson, Shelly Talbot and Mark Hokanson; 21 grandkids and 28 great-grandkids; two older sisters, Mildred Hokanson and Marleen Brumbles; and numerous nieces, nephews and family friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, four sisters and two grandchildren.
Ole requested that he be cremated, so there will be no formal services, but the family is having a reception at the West End Bar and Grill in Newcastle on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 1 to 4 p.m. They invite all to come and share good memories of Ole there.
Sept. 16, 1936–Nov. 30, 2013
Marvin Olaf “Ole” Hokanson, 77, of Newcastle, died Nov. 30, 2013, in Rapid City, S.D.
He was born Sept. 16, 1936, in Fort Yates, N.D., to Goodwin and Delia Hokanson. He completed eighth grade in Fort Yates, and eventually made his way to Wyoming, where he married Martha Cool in Sundance on Feb. 18, 1961.
He worked the better portion of his life in the oil field, and started his own roofing business in 1970 and worked on most places in Newcastle. Ole enjoyed fishing, camping and hunting, and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandkids and great-grandkids. He spent his time outside, working and playing with everyone.
Ole worked hard his whole life at everything he did, and never met a stranger. His lust for life will be remembered by many. Ole had a wonderful sense of humor and a strong devotion to family. He was known for always going on spur-of-the-moment adventures, and when asked about the destination would always say, “Timbuktu or Ekalaka!”
Ole is survived by his wife, Martha; children, Monica (Jim) Phillips, DeWayne (Erica) Hokanson, Kelly (Starla) Hokanson, Shelly Talbot and Mark Hokanson; 21 grandkids and 28 great-grandkids; two older sisters, Mildred Hokanson and Marleen Brumbles; and numerous nieces, nephews and family friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, four sisters and two grandchildren.
Ole requested that he be cremated, so there will be no formal services, but the family is having a reception at the West End Bar and Grill in Newcastle on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 1 to 4 p.m. They invite all to come and share good memories of Ole there.
Marvin Olaf “Ole” Hokanson, 77, of Newcastle, died Nov. 30, 2013, in Rapid City, S.D.
He was born Sept. 16, 1936, in Fort Yates, N.D., to Goodwin and Delia Hokanson. He completed eighth grade in Fort Yates, and eventually made his way to Wyoming, where he married Martha Cool in Sundance on Feb. 18, 1961.
He worked the better portion of his life in the oil field, and started his own roofing business in 1970 and worked on most places in Newcastle. Ole enjoyed fishing, camping and hunting, and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandkids and great-grandkids. He spent his time outside, working and playing with everyone.
Ole worked hard his whole life at everything he did, and never met a stranger. His lust for life will be remembered by many. Ole had a wonderful sense of humor and a strong devotion to family. He was known for always going on spur-of-the-moment adventures, and when asked about the destination would always say, “Timbuktu or Ekalaka!”
Ole is survived by his wife, Martha; children, Monica (Jim) Phillips, DeWayne (Erica) Hokanson, Kelly (Starla) Hokanson, Shelly Talbot and Mark Hokanson; 21 grandkids and 28 great-grandkids; two older sisters, Mildred Hokanson and Marleen Brumbles; and numerous nieces, nephews and family friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, four sisters and two grandchildren.
Ole requested that he be cremated, so there will be no formal services, but the family is having a reception at the West End Bar and Grill in Newcastle on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 1 to 4 p.m. They invite all to come and share good memories of Ole there.
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