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Wendell William “Windy” Harford

Birth	:	17 Jun 1921 Northville, Spink County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	23 Aug 1993 Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Memory Gardens Cemetery, Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.9180984, -97.9111023
Plot	:	Div I Blk 008 Lot -- Grave 022
Description	:	In memory of Windy by Tom Wagner and Marianne Baumberger, August, 1993: "Windy"- "He always went by Windy. Like his name he always had nicknames for his nieces and nephews as well as others; who can forget 'Cotton' -'John Thomas'-'Bingo'-and 'Peanuts' among others. We all have stories to tell about the fishing and hunting with Windy. Whether it be road hunting for pheasants, ice fishing at Twin Lakes, hunting and fishing at the Missouri River or more fishing at Lake Travers and of course Cottonwood Lake. ... Read More	In memory of Windy by Tom Wagner and Marianne Baumberger, August, 1993: "Windy"- "He always went by Windy. Like his name he always had nicknames for his nieces and nephews as well as others; who can forget 'Cotton' -'John Thomas'-'Bingo'-and 'Peanuts' among others. We all have stories to tell about the fishing and hunting with Windy. Whether it be road hunting for pheasants, ice fishing at Twin Lakes, hunting and fishing at the Missouri River or more fishing at Lake Travers and of course Cottonwood Lake. He would remind us to eat the yolk of our eggs so the fish would bite and even let one niece take full credit for shooting her first Canadian honker on a cold stormy morning near the Missouri River. Windy always had the gear, the food and the heart to entertain us all. Then there is the lake and the cabin which he and Bert put together from scratch. They started in the 50's and are still primping and caring for probably the most famous social and recreational spot in Spink and Hand Counties! It was there at the lake that Windy would teach kids to water ski. Around and around until finally success was achieved and then around and around again trying to dump us so we would stop. Oh, how sunburned he would get pulling us around all weekend behind the ol red boat! Memories of Bert and Windy's lake always bring to mind their famous 4th of July. The stash of fireworks under their bed seemed to get bigger and better every year! What a great feeling the experience left us with. Windy always seemed to have time for kids, even on his mail route. We would wait to meet him and walk the rest of the route with him and if we were good he even let us open the mailboxes so he could put in the mail. Even the neighborhood dogs looked forward to seeing him. (He would keep dog biscuits in the drop box!) At the end of the route it was break time and he would take us in the back door of Leo's and treat us to a "real" cherry coke. Maybe even a bit further back was the memory of Windy at Christmas. He did a great job of St. Nick downtown and at the State School and he would bring Bert a towering tree for the apartment. Ah, to eat Bert's cookies, listen to the hi-fi before Christmas, and hope to hear Windy coming up the stairs from delivering mail. The memories last much longer than the physical makings of man. Yup Windy, the generous joker and friend - yes, always a friend". Wendell "Windy" Harford Services for Wendell "Windy" Harford, 72, Redfield, were Thursday, August 26, 1993, at the First Congregational Church, Redfield, with the Rev. Fred Sprenger officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. The Thelen Funeral Home, Redfield, was in charge of arrangements. A Masonic service was held the evening of August 25 at the funeral home. Pallbearers were Everett Randall, George Schade, Bob Dobratz, Jack Boub, John Solheim and Dick Anderson. The organist was Betty Johnson and the soloist Maurice Hargens. Mr. Harford died Monday, August 23, 1993, at Community Memorial Hospital, Redfield. He was born June 17, 1921, at Northville to John and Wilkie (Collins) Harford. He attended Redfield Public Schools. He served in the U.S. Army First Armored Division, receiving honorable discharge in May, 1943. He married Bertha Roeber October 3, 1948, at Redfield. He was employed at Duke's Bootery and by the U.S. Postal Service in Redfield for 30 years before retiring. He was a member of the First Congregational Church, Masonic Lodge, Yelduz Shrine and the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, both of Redfield. Survivors include his wife, Redfield; four sisters, Dora Erickson and Mavis Tubandt, both of Redfield; Gladys Royce of Miller; and Dorothy Oliver of Macks Creek, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and three sisters. [Ref: his nephew Doug Roeber - probably from the Redfield Press Newspaper] Aberdeen Daily News, Aug. 25, 1993 REDFIELD -- The funeral for Wendell "Windy" Harford 72, Redfield, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First Congregational Church in Redfield. The Rev. Fred Sprenger will officiate. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery with Coleman-Thelen Funeral Chapel in Redfield in charge of arrangements. A Masonic service will be at 7 tonight at the funeral home. He died Monday, Aug. 23, 1993, at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield. Wendell Harford was born June 17, 1921, to John and Wilkie (Collins) Harford at Northville. He attended Redfield Public Schools. He served in the U.S. Army First Armored Division, receiving his honorable discharge in May 1943. He married Bertha Roeber on Oct. 3, 1948, at Redfield. He worked at Duke's Bootery and for more than 30 years for the U.S. Postal Service in Redfield before retiring. He was a member of First Congregational Church, Masonic Lodge, Yelduz Shrine and the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, both of Redfield. Survivors include his wife of Redfield; and four sisters, Dora Erickson and Mavis Tubandt, both of Redfield, Gladys Royce of Miller and Dorothy Oliver of Mack's Creek, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and one brother. Casketbearers will be Everett Randall, George Schade, Bob Dobratz, Jack Boub, John Solheim and Dick Anderson. Organist will be Betty Johnson and soloist will be Maurice Hargens.

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Where is Wendell William “Windy” Harford's memorial?
Wendell William “Windy” Harford's memorial is located at: Memory Gardens Cemetery, Valley City, Barnes County, USA.
When did Wendell William “Windy” Harford death?
Wendell William “Windy” Harford death on 23 Aug 1993 in Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Wendell William “Windy” Harford's memorial?
Latitude: 46.9180984
Longitude: -97.9111023

Family Members:

Parent

John William Harford

(1892 - 1963)

Wilkie Merle Collins Harford

(1892 - 1959)

Spouse

Bertha Marian “Bert” Roeber Harford

(1916 - 1995)

Siblings

Dora Ella Harford Esser Erickson

(1914 - 1998)

Geneva Merle Harford Hofemann

(1916 - 1988)

Cecil C. Harford

(1918 - 1993)

Mavis L. Harford Tubandt

(1923 - 1996)

Bertha Harford

(1926 - 1927)

Arlene L. Harford Ewing

(1928 - 1972)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 46.9180984, -97.9111023

2. Prairie Rest Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8772011, -97.9231033

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6. Salem Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.9827600, -97.9171000

7. Woodbine Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.9227982, -98.0186005

8. Oriska Cemetery
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9. Saint Bernards Cemetery
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10. Maryvale Convent Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.9555000, -98.0221630

11. Camp Arnold State Historic Site
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Coordinate: 46.9932800, -97.7911000

12. Zion Getchell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.0080600, -98.0667500

13. Holy Trinity Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8054400, -97.7426300

14. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8699200, -98.1449920

15. Faith Lutheran Church Cemetery
Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9356003, -98.1605988

16. Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery
Fingal, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7677994, -97.7881012

17. Ringsaker Cemetery
Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7757988, -98.0603027

18. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Fingal, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7421150, -97.8715057

19. Greenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.9193993, -97.6455994

20. Hill Side Cemetery
Fingal, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7536011, -97.7857971

21. Sheyenne Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7324100, -97.9815000

22. Morton Cemetery
Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0980988, -97.8106003

23. Free Methodist Cemetery
Pillsbury, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1249600, -97.9078700

24. Sunnyside Cemetery
Hastings, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7223100, -98.0394300