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Wesley M. “Wes” Henderson

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Birth	:	16 Jan 1918 Butler County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	22 Oct 2011 Seward, Seward County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Circle Mound Cemetery, Rising City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2064018, -97.3039017
Description	:	Wesley M. "Wes" Henderson, of Seward, NE., formerly of Rising City, NE., died Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Ridgewood Care Center Seward, NE. Wesley was born on January 16, 1918 to Willard D. and Dalma N. (Jennings) Henderson on the farm near Rising City< NE. Wesley attended the Rising City (NE.) public schools and graduated from Rising City (NE.)High School in 1935. After graduation, he worked at an auto repair shop in Lincoln, NE. for several years before returning to the Rising City, NE. area to farm. Wesley met Grace E. Bonne they were married on February 20, 1938. Two... Read More	Wesley M. "Wes" Henderson, of Seward, NE., formerly of Rising City, NE., died Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Ridgewood Care Center Seward, NE. Wesley was born on January 16, 1918 to Willard D. and Dalma N. (Jennings) Henderson on the farm near Rising City< NE. Wesley attended the Rising City (NE.) public schools and graduated from Rising City (NE.)High School in 1935. After graduation, he worked at an auto repair shop in Lincoln, NE. for several years before returning to the Rising City, NE. area to farm. Wesley met Grace E. Bonne they were married on February 20, 1938. Two children were born to this union. He continued to farm while opening his own auto repair center on the farm. In 1972, he moved his repair center into Rising City, NE., where he also established a motorcycle dealership. Wesley owned and worked in his shop until he "retired" from ownership, but not from repair work. He was known as the "go to" guy whenever anything needed to be repaired, fixed or put back together. His wife, Grace Henderson passed away in 1995. Two years later, Wes reconnected with Thelma Samuelson. Wesley and Thelma were childhood sweethearts, who went their seperate ways after graduation. When fate brought them back together again, they were able to pick up where they left off and were married in 1997. They lived in the Utica, NE. area for 14 years and up until 2010, worked at the Pioneer Seed Corn Plant in York, NE. during harvest time. Wesley enjoyed building and fixing cars and motorcycles. he built several championship stock cars in the 50's and 60's and always had a strong interest in motorcycles. He rebuilt and restored many throughout his lifetime. Wes also loved to dance and on Sunday's would frequent the local ballrooms. He also loved to travel, going up to Sturgis and sightseeing the country on his own motorcycle. Wesley is survived by: wife: Thelma Henderson of Seward, NE.; sons: Jay (Pauline) of Valparaiso, NE., Randy (Doris) of Rising City, NE.; Step-son: Michael(Susie) of Eagle, NE.; Step-daughter: LuAnn(Marshall)Bruns of Waco, NE.; grandchildren: Dan of Lincoln, NE., Scott(Kelly) of Kansas City, KS., Jamie of Philadelphia, PA. and Jesse (Gail) of Sturtevant, WI.; Great-grandson, Grant Henderson; Step-grandchildren: Joshua Samuelson, US Army- Korea, Rachael (Andy) Carlson of Grand Island, NE., Sara (Logan) Botzman of Auburn, AL; Grant (Holly) Bruns of LaVista, NE. and Brittany and Katie Bruns both of Waco, NE.; step-great-grandchildren: Emma, Mary and Reese Carlson. Wesley was preceded in death by: parents, first wife, Grace Henderson and brother, James w. Henderson. Burial was in the Circle Mound Cemetery, Rising City, NE.

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Where is Wesley M. “Wes” Henderson's memorial?
Wesley M. “Wes” Henderson's memorial is located at: Circle Mound Cemetery, Rising City, Butler County, USA.
When did Wesley M. “Wes” Henderson death?
Wesley M. “Wes” Henderson death on 22 Oct 2011 in Seward, Seward County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Wesley M. “Wes” Henderson's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2064018
Longitude: -97.3039017

Family Members:

Parent

Willard D. Henderson

(1890 - 1983)

Dalma N. Jennings Henderson

(1892 - 1957)

Spouse

Grace E. Bonne Henderson

(1916 - 1995)

Siblings

James Willard Henderson

(1911 - 1991)

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Coordinate: 41.2064018, -97.3039017

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Coordinate: 41.1130981, -97.1763992

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Coordinate: 41.2787000, -97.4822000

24. Saint Marys Cemetery
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