Lorne Cogger

COGGER-Lorne Burton Cogger passed away peacefully at home on April 16, 2008. He was born in Nokomis, SK on August 28, 1926, an only child to Bert and Molly Cogger. Lorne graduated from Radio College of Canada in Toronto and began his career working for Dominion Sound in Winnipeg, installing and servicing theatre equipment throughout Manitoba and southern Saskatchewan. In 1951 he moved to Regina where he became manager of Dominion Sound's Regina office. He married Shirley Jean Currie and this wonderful couple raised three daughters Barb, Jane and Judi. In 1966 he formed the construction company Wood Cogger Ltd, with his friend, Ron Wood. This thriving business expanded to Saskatoon and Edmonton and was eventually sold in 1997. Lorne's retirement years were spent with family and friends at the cottage and in Rio Verde. Lorne was active in the Regina Construction Association for many years and earned a reputation as a fair-minded businessman. He was a member of the Wascana Country Club for over 40 years. This much loved husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law and friend will be sorely missed. We are grateful for having had him in our lives. He leaves behind the love of his life and wife of 55 years, Jean, daughters Barb Cogger, Jane Cogger and Judi (Tom) Gazda, as well as his grandchildren Jenal (Aaron) Wingfield, Drew Cogger, Megan and Matthew Gazda, his aunt Eldeen Henderson, cousins Laurie and Craig Henderson, brother-in-law Cam (Jean) Currie, best friends Ron and Jean Wood and dear neighbour Vivian Syme. We would like to thank Dr. Allan Miller and two loving caregivers, Sherry and Ardith who made it possible for Dad to remain comfortably at home. A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenue, Regina. Friends so wishing may make donations, in memoriam, to Regina Palliative Care Inc., 4101 Dewdney Avenue, Regina S4T 1A5 or the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan Inc., #301 2550 12th Avenue, Regina S4P 3X1. An online book of condolences may be signed at www.speersfuneralchapel.com