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John
Edgar
Hubbell
John Edgar Hubbell, age 89, of Gandy, passed away June 13 at Golden Living Center in Cozad.
Edgar was born, raised and educated in Gandy. He was born October 14, 1922 to John and Anna Hubbell. Siblings were brothers James, Harry, Richard, Jerry, and sister Georgia Alice. After graduation Edgar moved to Bend, OR where he worked in a saw mill. On October 11, 1942 Edgar married Elsie Fablinger of Gandy. In 1943 he was inducted into the Army and was a member of the 124th Cavalry. He was later transferred to Infantry in the position of driver and served in France and Germany. After his discharge Edgar and Elsie moved back to Gandy where they raised their four daughters. Edgar did some ranch work, farming and road construction. He soon found his niche in carpentry and building construction.
Edgar served as superintendent of the Logan County Noxious Weed Control Board and was a Logan County Selective Service Officer. For years he was the Sunday school superintendent at Gandy Methodist Church and later an elder in the Stapleton Presbyterian Church.
Edgar had many hobbies: singing for any occasion, participating in community playhouse productions, fishing and interacting with all of his grandkids. He was a people person and always had a ready smile and a firm handshake. His laugh could be recognized in any crowd.
Edgar is survived by his daughters, Janice Buker of Gandy, Joyce (Otis) Beach of Ft. Collins, CO, Jeanelle (Robert) Cross of North Platte, and Joleen (Jess) McDowell of Colorado Springs, CO; seven grandchildren, Eric (Andrea) Beach, Brenda (Rick) Petersen, Heather (Mike) Ossian, Tonya Cross, Deondra (Ed) Lashley, Robin (Brock) Retzlaff, and Nikki (Chad) Martin; nine great grandchildren; brother Jerry Hubbell; sister Georgia Alice Perkins; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Edgar was preceded in death by his parents; spouse Elsie; and brothers James, Harry and Richard.
Memorials may be made to Stapleton Community Center or to the donor''s choice and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswansoncom.
Services was at 3 p.m. Monday, June 18 at the First Presbyterian Church in Stapleton with Pastor Bob Anderson officiating. Burial will follow at the McCain Cemetery. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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| First published in The North Platte Bulletin print edition on 6/20/2012 |
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