Howard Hodson

Howard A. Hodson, 96, of Gothenburg, NE, died April 3, 2011 in the same home where he was born on the family farm east of Gothenburg, NE.

He was born June 4, 1914 to Thomas A and Mildred A (Tallman) Hodson.

Howard graduated from Gothenburg High School. When his father was injured in an automobile accident, Howard saw the nurse who specialized his father and knew that was the girl that he wanted to marry. He married Violet L Carr on November 15, 1936 at Gothenburg. To this union, two children were born: H. Kent and Connie.

Howard farmed the land that his grandfather had homesteaded and later his grandfather and father farmed. He also was an insurance agent, dairyman and raised fattening cattle. Howard was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church.

Howard quietly left a legacy of being a good neighbor, by helping scores of individuals and families less fortunate than himself; from opening his home to finances to those who needed it. His reputation is a testimony to those he has aided.

Surviving are son, H Kent Hodson of Los Angeles, CA; daughter, Connie L White and her husband Ralph of Eustis, NE; a nephew, Thomas Z Hodson and his wife Mary Edna, a niece Kay E Hodson, and a great nephew Timothy Hodson all of Champaign Il; and many friends.

Howard was preceded in death by his wife, Violet Hodson on December 28, 2007.