Colin Cameron

Funeral Services for Cog Cameron, 81, of Baker are 11:00 a. m. Saturday, March 10, 2007 at the Baker Community Church with Rev. Mark D. Arnold officiating. Burial will be in the Bonnievale Cemetery in Baker with Military Graveside Rites by the American Legion Post #35 of Baker. Visitation will be Friday, March 9, 2007, from 9:00 a. m. ? 9:00 p. m. at Stevenson Funeral Home continuing on Saturday one hour prior to the service at the church. Colin Edward Cameron was born on February 18, 1926, the son of Ross and Janette (Smart) Cameron in Hawley, MN. He moved with his parents as a young boy to Fallon County where he attended various country schools throughout the county. Cog, as all of his friends called him enlisted into the United States Marine Corps on November 16, 1943 at the age of 17. He served during the Iwo Jima campaign and in Japan during World War II. Cog was honorably discharged on May 27, 1946. He returned to Fallon County where he met and married Jean Cook on June 15, 1952 in Sentinel Butte, ND. Cog managed the Ollie Elevator and later the Thelen Elevator until 1954. Cog began his career with Shell Oil Company (Encore Oil) in the Cabin Creek Field as a lease operator. Along with his work in the oilfield, Cog also owned and operated a farm 12 miles north of Baker on the Big Hill. After 33 years of service, Cog retired from the oilfield and leased the farm. He and Jean continued to make Baker their home since that time. Cog enjoyed spending many hours at the farm and he always referred to it as his 4-H farm (for Headaches, Heartaches, Hernias and Hemorrhoids). He was an active member of the Baker Community Church which he served on many boards and helped in various capacities over the years. He was also a member of the American Legion. Cog had a very good sense of humor and always had a good story. He loved and cherished his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include, his wife, Jean of Baker; two daughters, Rebecca ?Becky? (Charles) Zinne, Watford City, ND and Joanne ?Jodi? (David) Schuetzle, Plevna; a sister, Virginia (Buck) Shepherd, Red Lake Falls, MN; seven grandchildren, Brandon Zinne, Mandan, ND, Kendra (Jeremy) Ruff, Akron, OH, Kalli (Robby) Schell, Minot, ND, Kylen Schuetzle, Great Falls, MT, Kadri Schuetzle, Miles City, MT, Jayden Zinne, Mandan, ND, Kaytlen Schuetzle, Plevna, MT; two great-grandchildren, Taylor Zinne and Payton Schell both of Minot, ND. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Terrence ?Terry? and Alan.


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Burial Date: March 10, 2007
Funeral Home Baker, MT

Funeral Service: Saturday, Baker Community Church