This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MarthannKohlFuhs Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4294/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hildreth, Charles Howard "Bud" January 27, 1926- April 21, 2007 Visitation: Monday, April 23, 2007 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM Prayer Service 7:30 PM until 8:00 PM Fouts Funeral Home 5th & Normal Street Woodbine, IA 51579 Service: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 10:30 AM Community of Christ 605 Weare St Woodbine, IA 51579 Charles Howard "Bud" Hildreth was born January 27, 1926, to Charles and Nina (Crews) Hildreth in Pisgah, Iowa. He attended Alan Center Country School and graduated from Pisgah High School in 1943. Bud joined the U. S. Navy and proudly served his country for three years during WWII. In 1948 he started working for Union Pacific Railroad as a blacksmith. Bud married Dorothy Hinkel on November 20, 1949, in Pisgah. The couple lived in Council Bluffs and were blessed with two sons. The family moved to Logan, Iowa in 1967 when they purchased a farm. The couple farmed the land and Bud continued working at UP until his retirement from UP in 1988. Bud served on the extension council, as a tour guide for Loess Hill, and volunteered at the Historical Village. Bud and Dorothy enjoyed many winters in Arizona. He also enjoyed watching his grandkids in their various activities and he enjoyed hunting and fishing as well. Bud died April 21, 2007, at Rose Vista Nursing Home attaining the age o! f 81 years, two months and 25 days. Bud was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Phyllis Peterson and Helen Welter. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Hildreth of Logan, Iowa; two sons, Jody Hildreth and his wife Kristi of Logan, Iowa and Dana Hildreth and his wife Deb of Neola, Iowa; five grand-children, Sarah, Daisha, Charles Dustin, Brianne, and Caleb seven step grandchildren; two step greatgrand-children; six brothers, Warren & Martha, Arlan & JoAnn, Bernard & Doris, Russell & Connie, Joe & Dorothy, and Royce & Elaine; three sisters, Neva & Estal Hinkel, Janece Connery and Sandy Tucker; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral Services 10:30 am Tuesday, April 24, 2007 Community of Christ ~ Woodbine, Iowa Clergy Elder Noel Sherer Evangelist Eugene Sherer Musicians Amy Sherer & Andy Makey Selections "Amazing Grace" "Mansion Over the Hilltop" Honorary Pall Bearers Warren Hildreth Arlan Hildreth Bernard Hildreth Russell Hildreth Joe Hildreth Royce Hildreth Ron Greenwood Danny Hildreth Pall Bearers Chuck Hildreth Troy Hildreth Bryan Hinkel Byron Hinkel Kevin Hinkel Mike Hinkel Military Graveside Service Logan VFW Post #6256 Final Resting Place Magnolia Cemetery Magnolia, Iowa posted with permission from: Fouts Funeral Home Woodbine - Dunlap, IA www.foutsfuneralhome.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.