Coddington Hewitt

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Coddington “Cod” Grant Hewitt died Saturday, July 19, 2014 under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley and surrounded by his family.

Cod was born on July 27,1924 to Charles and Olive Hewitt, Cogswell, ND.  He graduated from Forman High School.  After graduation, he worked on the family farm before serving in the Army.  He spent his time in the South Pacific and was sent to Japan with the Occupational Force.  He was discharged in November of 1946.

Cod worked for Northwestern Bell for 32 years, retiring in 1982.

Cod was united in marriage to Marguerite Silseth on October 11, 1947 at St. Mary’s Church, Havana, ND.  They made their home in Fargo, ND.

Cod was a member of the Eagles, the Knights of Columbus, the Telephone Pioneers and the VFW.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  He also was on a bowling league, enjoyed fishing and hunting, traveling and having a good political debate with his brothers.

He is survived by his wife Marguerite of 66 years; his daughter, Janice (Donald) Brandner and their children, Ryan and Katie, along with her fiancée, Dylan Just; his son, James (Jean) and his two sons, Austin and Evan; and sister, Jane (Jack) Delvo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Marjorie Dady; brothers, Charles, Theodore, Harrison, and Stanton.

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  1. Detroit Lakes MN
    .Dear Marge, Jan, Don and Family,
    So sorry for your loss. I remember Cod as such a great guy, fun and kind. He will be missed by us all. My Sympathy, Bev

  2. Fargo North Dakota
    I’m so sorry…i have fond memories of our Kiwanis trip to San Francisco!
    My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    I would have been at the funeral but I was out of town.

  3. Prospect KYHewitt Family,
    Cod was always a friendly face at family gatherings. I can truly say it was pleasure to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Take care,

    TJ Gibb

  4. Fargo ND
    Marge, Jan, and Don:
    We are so sorry for your loss. We know that this is a time of great sorrow for the family. We lived next door to Cod for 20 years and I knew what a kind man he was. He was always concerned about Dan having to drive in bad weather and he loved Bliss (our Yorkie) as he loved dogs in general. He delighted in giving Bliss a treat, petting her, and scratching her bellie. He will be missed by all who knew him and he is now at rest in a better place. Rest in Peace Cod. I’ll give Bliss a little hug from you!
    Colleen and Dan Eck

  5. With sincere sympathy. Cod was a true role model for those of us who hired on with the ‘phone company’ after him.

  6. Horace ND
    Rest in Peace Cod. It was a pleasure to know you. To the family, we are sending our thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss of this wonderful man.


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