Arthur William Redmond's Obituary
Arthur William “Bill†Redmond age 79 passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at the Dexter Care Center in Dexter, Kansas. Bill was born in Howard, Kansas on November 12, 1929, the eldest of twin boys to Bernadine Andrews Redmond and the late Forest Faburn Redmond, who had passed away in September of that year.
He graduated from Howard High School in 1947 & served in the Army from 1951 to 1953. He worked for the Boeing Company for over 30 years, most of which was in the Engineering Lab as a Hydraulics Technician.
He married Donna L. Hebb, in Howard, Kansas on Sept, 29, 1956, they divorced in December 1960. To this union two daughters were born, Deborah & Gina.
Bill and Dreva Boone were married on September 4, 1971, in Howard, Kansas. His family grew with the addition of her children -Terry, Betty, Joyce and Sandy.
Bill was an active Mason, belonging to Hope Lodge # 155, Howard, Kansas & was a member of the Scottish Rite. Bill also served the City of Howard as City Council member.
Bill is preceded in death by his wife Dreva, his parents, grandparents, a sister & his twin brother. Survivors are Deb Garison (Carl), Dexter, Kansas; Gina Randolph (Richard) Gillette, Wyoming; Terry Boone (Peggy) Haysville, Kansas; Sandy Swingle (Cliff), Zenda, Kansas; Betty Loyd (Larry), Mulvane, Kansas; Joyce Cass, Midland, Kansas; his nephew ,Kevin Redmond (Eilen), Mooresville, North Carolina; sister-in-law Juanita Redmond, Topeka, Kansas and his grandchildren & great grandchildren.
Funeral services with Masonic Rites will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, April 18, 2009 at Zimmerman Funeral Home with Pastor Robin Haines officiating. Per Bill’s wishes cremation will follow. Family suggests contributions to the Hope Lodge Essay Scholarship Fund and may be left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard, Kansas.
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