Vincent Wolford

Vincent Wolford, age 88, of Kearney died Monday, April 12, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.Funeral service will be Friday, April 16, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at the First Christian Church in Kearney with Pastor Lew Champ officiating.Burial will be at the Kearney Cemetery.Military Rites will be provided by the Kearney American Legion Post #52, Kearney V.F.W. Post #759, and the Nebraska National Guard Military Honors Team.The family will greet friends during the visitation Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral Home in Kearney. The casket will be open one hour prior to the service on Friday at the Church.Memorials are designated to First Christian Church or the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation.A message of condolence, tribute or memory can be left at www.hlmkfuneral.com Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Service in Kearney is in charge of arrangements. Vincent was born February 10, 1922 in Kearney to Cecil and Olive (Hollingsworth) Wolford.His mother died and he was raised by his father and step mother Leanda on their farm east of Kearney.He attended Stone School and graduated from Kearney High School in 1939.He attended University of Nebraska at Lincoln for 2 years.He married Ruby Snyder on April 5, 1942 in Kearney.Vincent enlisted in the Army Air Corp on September 19, 1942 and served until October 1, 1945.While in the Army he trained as a B 17 pilot and served during WW II in England.He was honorably discharged as a 2nd Lieutenant.After the service Vince farmed east of Kearney for 42 years and moved in to Kearney in 1988.Ruby passed away in 2001. Vincent married Wilma (Huffstutter) Hendrickson on October 29, 2001 in Kearney.Vincent served on a rural school board, worked on Gateway farm expo and he was Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee.From 1973 to 1978 he served on the Federal Land Bank Board of Directors.He was on the Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for three years.Beginning in 1978, Vincent served 14 years on the First National Bank Board of Directors.He also served on the First Commerce Bank Board.From 1976 to 1982, he served as Chairman of the Good Samaritan Hospital Board of Directors and served on the Health Systems Board and Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation.He was a member of the First Christian Church, Kearney American Legion Post #52, and Kearney V.F.W. Post #759. He was able to be part of the Hero Flight to Washington D.C. in May 2008.Vincent was always involved in local organizations centered on cattle and farming.His joy in life was his family, the farm and many friends.Following his move to town he would drive to the farm daily to see the men and the work going on that day. Surviving Relatives: Wife Wilma Wolford of Kearney, NE Son Roger and Kay Wolford of Kearney, NE DaughterJanet and Dale Pohlman of Kearney, NE Brother Wayne Wolford of Cozad, NE Daughter In Law Jill and Keith Johnson of Kearney, NE Brother In Law Wayne Olson of Minden, NE Sister In Law: Mary Snyder of Kearney, NE Grandchildren: Camie West of Elm Creek, NE, Julie Keaschall of Pleasanton, NE, Holly Thyne of Kearney, NE, Brian Wolford of Lincoln, NE, Jenny Wolford of Kearney, NE, Shari Wolford of New York City, NY, Gina Gerlach of Omaha, NE, Glen Wolford of Beebe, AR, Gail Whalen of Kearney, NE, Geri Jasnoch of Kearney, NE 22 Great Grandchildren Step Children Kathleen Colburn of Phoenix, AZ Kevin and Connie Hendrickson of Denver, CO 4 Step Grandchildren and 6 Step Great Grandchildren Vincent was preceded in death by his parents, step mother Leanda wife Ruby, one Son Russel, sister Wanda Olson, Sister In Law Marcey Wolford. PDF Printable Version

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Vincent Wolford

February 10, 1922 - April 12, 2010