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George Howard Widdowson

Birth	:	23 May 1927 Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	31 Mar 2020 Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Shelton Cemetery, Hall County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7725780, -98.7135790
Description	:	SHELTON — George Howard Widdowson, 92, of Shelton died March 31, 2020, in Kearney. A celebration of life with military honors will be held at a later date. Apfel Funeral Home is assisting the family. George was born May 23, 1927, at Kearney to Howard and Maud (Hibberd) Widdowson. He grew up on a farm northwest of Shelton. He received his education from Shelton High School, and graduated in the Class of 1944. He entered the United States Army in February 1946 and was part of the Asian occupation forces following World War II. He was honorably discharged in August... Read More	SHELTON — George Howard Widdowson, 92, of Shelton died March 31, 2020, in Kearney. A celebration of life with military honors will be held at a later date. Apfel Funeral Home is assisting the family. George was born May 23, 1927, at Kearney to Howard and Maud (Hibberd) Widdowson. He grew up on a farm northwest of Shelton. He received his education from Shelton High School, and graduated in the Class of 1944. He entered the United States Army in February 1946 and was part of the Asian occupation forces following World War II. He was honorably discharged in August 1947. On Aug. 21, 1951, he was united in marriage to Helen Kappius in Council Bluffs, Iowa. George and Helen lived and raised their family on the family farm. He and his brother, James, were in a farming and livestock partnership. George farmed and fed cattle until his retirement. He was also active in the auction business and sold seed corn. George and Helen moved to Shelton on Nov. 6, 1990. He was a member of the Shelton Methodist Church and served as an usher for many years. He was also a longtime member of the Odd Fellows and the American Legion in Shelton. George was a dedicated family man and an active member of the community. He loved playing cards, collecting tractors and talking to friends and neighbors. George had a great memory when it came to faces and names, and was a wonderful neighbor. Survivors include his wife, Helen, of Shelton; sons, Richard (Susan) Widdowson of Naperville, Ill., and Thomas (Mary) Widdowson of Kearney; daughter, Jennifer Watzke, of Bennington; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Joyce Martin, of Fort Collins, Colo. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, James Widdowson.

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George Howard Widdowson's memorial is located at: Shelton Cemetery, Hall County, USA.
When did George Howard Widdowson death?
George Howard Widdowson death on 31 Mar 2020 in Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.7725780
Longitude: -98.7135790

Family Members:

Parent

Howard M Widdowson

(1895 - 1980)

Maud G. Hibberd Widdowson

(1903 - 1950)

Spouse

Helen M Kappius Widdowson

(1931 - 2021)

Siblings

James Edward “Jim” Widdowson

(1930 - 2003)

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