Obituary - Roger Nordrum

Roger Nordrum, 62, of Havre, passed away on Monday, Aug. 31, 2015, at Northern Montana Care Center of natural causes.

Cremation has taken place, and graveside services for family and friends will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, at Highland Cemetery. Roger's family has requested that memorial donations be made in his name to RezQ Dogs, PO Box 83, Dodson, MT 59524, to the Havre Youth Baseball Association, or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Roger's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his family at http://www.hollandbonine.com.

Roger was born on May 7, 1953, in Crookston, Minnesota, to Arnold and Lorraine (Olson) Nordrum. When he was a toddler, the family relocated to Montana and farmed near Gildford for a couple of years, before relocating to Havre.

Roger attended school in Havre, graduating from Havre High School in 1971. During high school, Roger wrestled for the varsity team and was a Babe Ruth All-Star. Following high school, he participated in Motocross from 1975 to 1977.

Roger began working for Brandon Floor Coverings immediately out of high school, and worked for them laying tile and carpet for many years. After he left Brandon's, he continued to perform the same work independently for many more years.

  Roger loved playing baseball, softball and riding in motocross. He was an avid Seattle Seahawks fan, watching them play at every opportunity. He also anticipated elk hunting with White Horse Packing Company every year. Spending time with his family and friends, storytelling and playing pranks also numbered highly under his favorite pastimes.

  He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Lorraine Nordrum, and several aunts, uncles and other close relatives.

  Roger is survived by his siblings, Gary (Lynne) Nordrum of Bayview, Idaho, Sandy (Bob) O'Leary and Keith (Janet) Nordrum, all of Havre, Shelly (Tim) Hauge of Odessa, Washington, and Shannon (Karl) Verploegen of Havre; his 10 nieces and nephews; his 15 great-nieces and great–nephews; and numerous beloved cousins.