John Bawdon
March 2, 1920 ~ October 9, 2014
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
John O. Bawdon, 94, of Highmore, died Thursday, October 9 at the Highmore Healthcare Center. Visitation will be Sunday, October 12 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service all at the United Methodist Church of Highmore. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 13 at the United Methodist Church of Highmore with Rev. Kori Lehrkamp officiating. Burial will follow at the Highmore Cemetery.
John Otis Bawdon was born March 2, 1920 in Hand County to Herbert Logan Garfield Bawdon and Theresia Anna (Dirks) Bawdon. John went to grade school in Van Order Township and graduated from Highmore High School.
John stayed to help at home while his brothers Herb and Harold served overseas. He was married to Ellen Loretta Manning on June 14, 1947 at Sioux Falls, SD. They were 1 of 13 couples tempting fate by obtaining a marriage license on Friday the 13th!
John was a rancher who raised crops to feed his cattle. He worked very hard. He never complained if he needed to go out in a blizzard to do chores. He loved his children and grandchildren. The great grandkids really made him smile.
John enjoyed going to rodeos, bull ridings, car races, bowling, dancing and playing cards. John served on the township board for many years. He was also a 4-H leader for a while.
Survivors include his wife Ellen, of Highmore; children, Bonnie (David) Ping of Highmore, Larry (special friend Lori) Bawdon of Highmore, Julie (Andrew) Canham of Miller; sister, Pearl Dittman of Miller; grandchildren, Travis (Katherine) Ping, Lacey (Jason) Roberts, Matt Bawdon, Jessica (Nick) Berndt, Alora (Jesse) Weinrich, Riley and Carter Canham; great grandchildren, Talon and Lainee Ping, Brooklyn and Aylah Roberts, Eli Weinrich; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Herbert and Harold and sister Alma.
John Otis Bawdon was born March 2, 1920 in Hand County to Herbert Logan Garfield Bawdon and Theresia Anna (Dirks) Bawdon. John went to grade school in Van Order Township and graduated from Highmore High School.
John stayed to help at home while his brothers Herb and Harold served overseas. He was married to Ellen Loretta Manning on June 14, 1947 at Sioux Falls, SD. They were 1 of 13 couples tempting fate by obtaining a marriage license on Friday the 13th!
John was a rancher who raised crops to feed his cattle. He worked very hard. He never complained if he needed to go out in a blizzard to do chores. He loved his children and grandchildren. The great grandkids really made him smile.
John enjoyed going to rodeos, bull ridings, car races, bowling, dancing and playing cards. John served on the township board for many years. He was also a 4-H leader for a while.
Survivors include his wife Ellen, of Highmore; children, Bonnie (David) Ping of Highmore, Larry (special friend Lori) Bawdon of Highmore, Julie (Andrew) Canham of Miller; sister, Pearl Dittman of Miller; grandchildren, Travis (Katherine) Ping, Lacey (Jason) Roberts, Matt Bawdon, Jessica (Nick) Berndt, Alora (Jesse) Weinrich, Riley and Carter Canham; great grandchildren, Talon and Lainee Ping, Brooklyn and Aylah Roberts, Eli Weinrich; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Herbert and Harold and sister Alma.
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Julie, So sorry to hear of the death of your father. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. May God wrap his loving arms around you and sustain during this difficult time!
My deepest condolences and sympathy to all of the Bawdon family. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you at such a sad and grief filled time. God Bless, Mike Anglin