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Leland Edward "Boots" Hurlburt

26 Mar 1925 – 18 Jun 2016

Birth26 Mar 1925
Death18 Jun 2016
CemeteryArcadia Cemetery
Arcadia , Valley County , Nebraska , USA
Added byDiane on 20 Jun 2016
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/165318483

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Leland E. "Boots" Hurlburt, 91, of Arcadia passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016, at the Valley County Health System Hospital in Ord. Funeral Services were Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at the United Methodist Church in Arcadia. The Rev. Dr. Jeff D. Hale officiated. Burial was in the Arcadia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Arcadia Fire and Rescue Department or the Donor's Choice. Ord Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Leland Edward was born March 26, 1925, to Wesley and Lottie (Turvey) Hurlburt in Custer County near Westerville. He was raised on a farm near Arcadia and attended Hillside Country School. In 1945, he entered the United State Navy and served as a 2nd Class Seaman. As a young man he worked in the sugar beet fields at Scottsbluff, harvested wheat, drove a truck for five years and also drove the bus for Arcadia for five years. December 11, 1948, Leland was united in marriage to Doris Kamarad at Loup City. The couple farmed their entire married life. In 1984, they moved into Arcadia. Leland was a member of the American Legion Post #500 of Lincoln. Boots enjoyed the farm, especially during the spring when he could watch the new calves. He also followed his grandchildren with their events. He liked music, especially polka music. Boots enjoyed westerns on TV, and playing pool and cards. Survivors in include his wife, Doris of Loup City; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Laura, and Daniel and Peggy all of Arcadia; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; two step-great-great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Lorayne Hurlburt of St. Paul. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant twin siblings, Mary and Joseph; a brother, Dale; and a sister, Louise Walker. -Courtesy of Ord Memorial Chapel-

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