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Roy Andrew Simonson
June 23, 1933 - October 16, 2021

Place of Birth: Sidney, MT
Residence: Williston, ND
Age: 88



Roy Andrew Simonson, age 88, left this earth on October 16, 2021. He was born June 23, 1933, to parents, Andrew Simonson and Lola (Violet) Simonson. He had one brother, Earl and two sisters, Ruth and Laura.

Roy was raised on Shadwell Creek, near Sidney, Montana where his family homesteaded and ranched. In his teen years he played football as a guard for the Sidney Eagles. He graduated from Sidney High School in 1951. After high school he joined the Army on June 3, 1951 where he belonged to the 82nd and 187th Airborne Division during the Korean War and served until May 4, 1954. Roy was a true American, he believed in democracy and freedom and lived his life accordingly. He wore his airborne wings every day to demonstrate his love of country.

After his service in the Army, he returned home and met Coralee Myers, and they were married on September 15, 1954. Roy and Coralee made their first home in Klamath Falls, Oregon while he attended college, to learn the trade of carpentry and cabinet making. After several moves Roy and Coralee settled in Yakima, Washington on a small irrigated farm. In addition to the farm, he owned a place on the edge of the South Fork Ahtanum Creek. Roy and Coralee raised four kids; Vicky, Chuck, Annette, and Jody on the small farm which included, cows, horses, chickens, pigs, dogs, and cats. He loved the country life and all the animals.

In 1970 Roy’s father became ill so he moved back to Sidney, Montana to assist his father. While in Sidney, he worked in the cabinet making business until 1978 when they moved to Williston, ND. There he received a job at UND where he taught carpentry. Roy also taught Vo-Ag in Trenton, ND and Richey, MT. Roy was a teacher at heart and had lots of patience when teaching someone a skill.

While living in Williston, Roy lost his beloved wife Coralee to pulmonary fibrosis in the year 2005. Then Roy met his present wife, Evelyn Cartwright while dancing at the Moose in Williston, ND and they were married in Williston on June 30, 2007. Roy and Evelyn moved to Dagmar, Montana on her family farm where Roy enjoyed spending time in the shop building furniture.

Roy was a member of the Sons of Norway, VFW and the Moose Club. He even traveled to Norway to trace his roots. Roy was larger than life and shared his stories and jokes with anyone he met. He was a true cowboy and lived his life accordingly. In 1950, the first Miles City Bucking Horse Sale, Roy participated in the bareback event. He always had a barn full of horses and shared his love of horses with his children and grandchildren. Roy loved to take his grandchildren for sleigh rides at Christmas. He would also hook up the toboggan to the horse and pull the children through the hills and pastures.

Roy was generous to everyone, if someone needed help he was there to lend a hand. He enjoyed making furniture and cabinets for family members and friends. Roy was an avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, fishing and gardening. His other hidden talent was the ability to make bread and lefse. If anyone knows Roy you will remember his love of pie and ice cream.

Roy is survived by current wife, Evelyn; daughters, Vicky (Toby) and Jody (Todd) ; and son, Chuck; stepdaughters, Wendy (Mark), Tammy (Logan) , Jenny (Tyler); six grandchildren and 9 step grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Andrew and Lola; wife, Coralee; brother, Earl; sisters, Laura and Ruth, and daughter Annette.


He will be greatly missed.

Thank You
We would like to thank the staff at Bethel Home for his care during his final days.

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Marilyn strand (Williston, Ndakota)
Oct 17, 2021
My Deepest sympathies to the Simminson family. I got to know Roy at the college,he was quite the teacher,great to all of us. Always had that special smile. You will be missed
David iverson (Ballantine , Montana )
Oct 18, 2021
Condolences to Roy's family we sure had fun watching all those children in high school rodeo club in Sidney and say hi to my mom .
Alicia Erickson (Dickinson, ND)
Oct 18, 2021
Roy was a wonderful man who brought so much joy to Aunt Evelyn’s life. He was always up for visiting and was a great craftsman. Look for the new bright star in the deep blue sky!
Loren Haugen (Bismarck , ND)
Oct 18, 2021
I met Roy as a fellow member of the staff at UND Williston. He could make a strong pot of "cowboy coffee"! My sympathy to his family. I always appreciated his willing attitude to take on projects with his Students, his zest for life, and his genuine personality.
Jeanne Knudsvig
Oct 18, 2021
My prayers & thoughts are with all Roy's family!
Sincere sympathy
Jeanne
Dick Scheetz (Terry, MT)
Oct 19, 2021
I am so sorry to se Roy's passing. I have many fond memories of dances at the barn, then visits with him at college. RIP
Ken & Bonnie Black (Epping, ND)
Oct 19, 2021
Sending our love and deepest condolences to the family of Roy Simonson. So glad we got to know Roy through the years, and he will be missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Terry Haugen (Williston, ND)
Oct 19, 2021
The passing of another legend... We all have our special memories of "Eagle Eye Simonson!" We will forever miss you, but your impact upon so many of us will never be forgotten. Love you my friend...
Casey Bohlman (richardton, North Dakota)
Oct 19, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers with all of the Simonson's. Take care, the good lord gets a another great cowboy..
Jim Haugen (Helena, MT)
Oct 20, 2021
Ah, he was one the finest people I’ve known. He was my brother’s best friend and there was a reason for that…two of a kind…gentlemen in the true sense of the word. His family has my most significant thoughts for a peaceful grieving. Jim zhsugen Helena
Andrea Long (Billings, Montana)
Oct 21, 2021
Roy was one of the nicest friends and neighbors we will ever know. Our sympathy goes to Evelyn and all of Roy's family.
Karen and John Garaas (Williston, North Dakota)
Oct 22, 2021
Sorry to hear of your loss. I knew both of your parents and worked with your mom in Williston. I loved to watch your parents dance. They would always stop what they were doing and visited. They left a mark in our hearts and will be missed.
Alicia Erickson (Dickinson, ND)
Oct 22, 2021
Roy was a wonderful man who brought so much joy to Aunt Evelyn’s life. He was always up for visiting and was a great craftsman. Look for the new bright star in the deep blue sky!
Deb Milne (Douglas (formerly Richey, MT) , WY)
Oct 23, 2021
Roy and I taught at Richey HS many years ago. He came to Richey as a Shop/Ag teacher for a period of time to fill in for another teacher and did such a wonderful job. His students had a lot of respect for him and by the time he left, the entire staff was so sorry to see him leave. Roy was such a friendly, knowledgeable man who had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to share thoughts and ideas with others. What a fine educator among so many other things!
Lorene Akovenko & Family
Oct 25, 2021
Evelyn & Family,
Our deepest sympathy are thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Kevin Brunsvold
Oct 26, 2021
So many memories the ones that come to mind are all the Barn Dances at Simonson's Barn - when the Airborn came through Sidney tracing the Lewis and Clark expedition all the old AIrborne members around Sidney had them out to the barn because as they stated once Airborne always Airborne and of course the rodeo from Little Britches through High School Roy was always there to lend a hand and cheer on his kids as well as whom he had ever met. RIP Roy you've left behind a very big pair of boots to be filled.
Dick Haugen (Forsyth, Montana)
Oct 27, 2021
I knew Roy through his lifelong friendship with my brother Gilbert. Roy was just simply Good People. It was always a treat to see him. He will be missed.
Jan (Minot, ND)
Nov 3, 2021
I worked with Roy for 12 years at UND Williston. What a wonderful and kind man. He was one of the best. RIP Roy, and I will never forget you.
Phil & C'Dale (Jenner McBride) Jore (Williston, North Dakota)
Nov 5, 2021
Roy is dancing in heaven! Dancing at the Moose are forever memories! We had a delightful time after doing a musical service at the church followed by a visit to Roy's shop. The back scratcher he gave us still gets good use and a reminder of the wonderful times with Roy & Evelyn. With our sympathy, C'Dale & Phil Jore
Mark Westphal (Epping, ND)
Nov 7, 2021
Condolences to the family. I had Roy as an instructor at UND-W. I admired him greatly.
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