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William Earl “Willie” Hodgson

Birth	:	24 May 1940 Miles City, Custer County, Montana, USA
Death	:	21 Nov 2021 Miles City, Custer County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Miles City, Custer County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.3807564, -105.8246536
Plot	:	Block B Row 13 Lot 1
Description	:	Source: Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home William (Willie) Hodgson passed away on Sunday, November 21st in Miles City. Willie was born in Miles City in 1940 in a small house just three blocks from the home he lived in for 55 years. He joined the U.S. Air Force at age 17 and was trained as a jet engine mechanic for F-104 Star Fighters. He served in the Air Force for five years, stationed in Victorville, CA with a one-year deployment in Spain during Cold War tensions with Russia. Willie really... Read More	Source: Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home William (Willie) Hodgson passed away on Sunday, November 21st in Miles City. Willie was born in Miles City in 1940 in a small house just three blocks from the home he lived in for 55 years. He joined the U.S. Air Force at age 17 and was trained as a jet engine mechanic for F-104 Star Fighters. He served in the Air Force for five years, stationed in Victorville, CA with a one-year deployment in Spain during Cold War tensions with Russia. Willie really enjoyed his time in Spain and spoke about it often throughout his life. After his time in the Air Force, Willie returned to Miles City and married the love of his life, Wanda Martin. They were married for 55 years and had four children. Willie also joined the Miles City Fire Department shortly after returning from Air Force. He worked there for about 30 years, retiring as Assistant Fire Chief. He was very proud to be a Miles City fireman and stayed in close contact with the department as well has his fellow firemen throughout the remainder of his life. On his off-days from the Fire Department, Willie also worked delivering freight in the local area for more than 25 years. Willie and Wanda both enjoyed having dogs around the house throughout their lives, especially their many Scottish Terriers over the last 30 years. Willie also enjoyed doing projects around the house and took tremendous pride in keeping the house and yard in tip top condition. He also was lucky to live his life in the same north-side neighborhood as his parents, siblings, and cousins. This made for many wonderfully memorable times during summertime family picnics and holiday gatherings. Willie was preceded in death by his parents John and Bertha Hodgson, his wife Wanda, his sister Lucy Peterson, and his daughter Wendy Hodgson. He is survived by his sister Betty South, brother Cliff Hodgson, and his three sons Wade (& Jeannie) Hodgson, Wayne Hodgson, and Wes (&Kellie) Hodgson, as well as five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Willie will be cremated and buried at the Veterans Cemetery in Miles City, MT. in the same plot as his wife Wanda. At Willie's request, there will be no service at the cemetery. There will be a remembrance and celebration of life at the VFW in Miles City on Wednesday, December 8th at 4 pm. All friends and family are invited. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages a donation to the No Kill Network of Montana which helps coordinate adoption of abandoned dogs and cats.

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Where is William Earl “Willie” Hodgson's memorial?
William Earl “Willie” Hodgson's memorial is located at: Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Miles City, Custer County, USA.
When did William Earl “Willie” Hodgson death?
William Earl “Willie” Hodgson death on 21 Nov 2021 in Miles City, Custer County, Montana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William Earl “Willie” Hodgson's memorial?
Latitude: 46.3807564
Longitude: -105.8246536

Family Members:

Parent

John Osborne Hodgson

(1904 - 1993)

Bertha B Brandal Hodgson

(1913 - 1994)

Spouse

Wanda Vera Martin Hodgson

(1941 - 2018)

Siblings

Elizabeth “Betty” Hodgson South

(1933 - 2022)

Lorraine Frances Hodgson Peterson

(1935 - 1996)

Clifford John “Cliff” Hodgson

(1937 - 2022)

Children

Wendy Hodgson

(1968 - 2021)

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