Former Hastings resident, Arlo Silas Woodward, 90, died Tuesday, November 26, 2002 at Tiffany Square, Grand Island, Nebraska.
Services will be Saturday, November 30, 2002; 2:00 P.M. at Butler-Volland Chapel with Pastor Sacia Vik & Rev. Harold D. Stromer officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Hastings, Nebraska.
Arlo Silas Woodward was born February 5, 1912 in Bladen, Nebraska to Jonathan E. & Elizabeth (Stark) Woodward. He graduated from Hastings High School and on October 5, 1935, married Alma Gartner. He farmed with his father for several years before founding Woodwards Disposal Company in 1933, retiring in 1984. He was a member of First St. Paul's Lutheran Church for over 50 years and a past member of the Eagle's and Knights of Pythias. He was a life long area resident.
Arlo Silas Woodward was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, Ora Walker and Geneva Frey.
Survivors include,
Wife: Alma Woodward - Hastings, NE
Sons & Daughters-in-law: John & Florence Woodward - Doniphan, NE
Marvin & Sandra Woodward - Hastings, NE
Leslie & Teresa Woodward - Doniphan, NE
Daughter & Son-in-law: Donna & Michael Crosier - Port St. Lucie, FL
14 Grandchildren
26 Great Grandchildren
4 Great-Great Grandchildren
Memorial may be given to First St. Paul's Bldg Fund