Ernest Hogan

ERNEST K. HOGAN IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Ernest King Hogan, 92, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, died October 21, 2009, at Constellation Assisted Living Center of natural causes. Ernie was born April 30, 1917, in Roundup, Montana, to George Riley Hogan and Ruby Ellen King Hogan. He grew up in Bozeman and Billings, Montana, where he graduated from high school. He earned a Bachelor's Degree at Montana State University. He served in the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Ernie married Velda Leone Harrison February 22, 1986, in the Cardston, Alberta, Canada, LDS Temple. They made their home in Lewistown, Montana, where he had worked as a Soil Scientist for the Soil Conservation Service. Following a stroke that left him paralyzed on his right side, they moved to Idaho Falls to be close to the one living son. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the Boy Scouts. He enjoyed gardening and carpentry. Survivors include: Wife: Velda Hogan, Idaho Falls, ID Stepdaughter: Evelyn (Lawrence) Pool, Deerlodge, MT Stepdaughter: Linda (Herb) Lay, Thompson Falls, MT Stepdaughter: Sylvia McDuffie, Carrollton, GA Stepson: Leo (Cindy) Eaton, Ammon, ID Sister: Hazel Moore, Roundup, MT Sister: Madge Dismore, Bozeman, MT 24 Step Grandchildren & 45 Step Great Grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Verna Knesal and Georgia Sykes, a stepson, Howard Eaton, and a stepdaughter, June Saari. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, October 26, 2009, at the Idaho Falls LDS Woodruff 1st Ward, 1660 – 12th Street, with Bishop LaMar Densley officiating. The family will visit with friends Monday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2009, in the Central Montana Memorial Gardens in Lewistown, Montana, under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Eddie Crouch (Edna Harrell) I was saddened to read of Ernie's passing. He and Velda are two of my favorite memories of growing up. He was such a quiet, unassuming man whom I held the utmost respect for. I still remember riding in the back of his car to conference in Billings, snapping and chewing my gum in a very unlady like manner. I think that was the only time he spoke louder than his usual quiet tone when he said, "Who's popping that gum?" I don't think I ever popped my gum again that trip, and if I pop my gum today I think fondly of Ernie. Ernie and Velda opened their home to my family when daddy passed away and it was good to be with them both. What a grand reunion he must be having with the old Lewistown Branch and Ward members. Our love to Velda and the rest of the family. Larry & Eddie Crouch :-)