Alvin Verdell "Al" McGuire, 79
December 25, 1936 ~ April 10, 2016
Alvin was born in Bancroft, Nebraska on December 25, 1936 to Van Buren "Paddy" and Amelia (Novak) McGuire. He grew up on a farm south of Pender, Nebraska.
Alvin excelled in Football and Track in High School. Upon graduation from high school he attended North Central Bible College in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
He enlisted in the United States Navy in February of 1956. Taking his training in Great Lakes, Illinois he went on to the Medical Corps School; graduating in the top 3% of his class. He then served in Jacksonville, Florida and in Argentia, Newfoundland. He was honorably discharged from the United States Navy in January of 1960. He served in the Reserves for another 2 years.
He attended Wayne State College, completing his training in Medical Technology through Creighton University, interning at Saint Joseph Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.
He married Barbara Rihanek on July 26, 1963 in Pender, Nebraska. Al and Barb were blessed with three children and their spouses. His seven grandchildren were the light of his life.
Alvin worked at Emmanuel Hospital after college. Later he served as Chief Medical Technologist for West Point Hospital in West Point, Nebraska. In 1968, he returned to Omaha, Nebraska where he worked as a Medical Technologist at Children’s Memorial Hospital for 33 years.
Alvin and his family have been members of Spirit Life Assembly of God (South Side Assembly of God) in Omaha Nebraska, for over 50 years. The McGuire family and extended family are actively involved in service, summer camps, ministries, and missions to this day.
In 1971, his family moved to an acreage south of Blair, Nebraska. Where they bred and raised many types of animals, including registered Charolais and Chianina cattle, sheep, pigs, ducks, geese, turkey and guinea, but he is best known for his milk goats, ostrich and rhea. Most of the poultry were hatched on the farm in incubators. Alvin was active in the Nebraska Charolais Association and Local 4-H Club, “Just Kidding Around”.
Ben Stengl, a neighbor, remarked that Al McGuire gave gifts that helped others and lasted many years--in particular a pair of milk goats, which helped Ben's baby child thrive.
In his later years, Alvin volunteered at the Blair Recycling center and made many wooden toys for family and friends. He enjoyed Snickers candy bars, and often had them with him. He also had a small but well-used New Testament. Al sent daily e-mails updating everyone on the local weather, and encouraging people to "attend the church of your choice" on Sunday.
Al quietly served our nation by donating 12 gallons of blood to the Red Cross over the years.
Alvin Verdell McGuire, age 79, of Blair, Nebraska passed away peacefully at Good Shepherd Nursing Home on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 8:45 PM.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Left with memories are his wife, children and spouses, grandchildren and their spouses, good neighbors and many friends.
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.
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above from obituary courtesy of Campbell-Aman Funeral Home, Blair, Nebraska. Below is a letter sent by Barb to family and friends
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Just want you to know that I appreciate all of you. As you know by my last email, Al passed away Sunday night.
Al had been in Good Shepherd nursing home in Blair, Nebraska. Saturday evening as the nurses came to put him to bed, I have the good memory of him calling "Jesus, Jesus, Jesus" Then he said "Glory, hallelujah and praise Jesus". That was not like Al to do that at all, especially in front of the two nurses. Our son Mark is here helping me deal with all the decisions.
We are planning to have Al's funeral on Monday morning at 10:00 to allow family in other countries to be able to come. It will be at the Assembly of God church in Blair. The address is 10194 US Highway 75. Viewing to be one hour before the service. Then there will be a luncheon immediately following the service. As soon as possible, say about 12:00 to 12:30, we will head to Pender , NE for the burial with a very short service there. If possible, we want to have the flag folded by John and then presented to me at that time.--Barb McGuire, Al's wife
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Al and Barb were long-time volunteers at Washington County Recycling in Blair, Nebraska. Until the Parkinson's got bad, Al would be at the chipboard sorting table, with a smile and kind word for all. Later, at Good Shepherd, he valued visitors--his eyes would brighten, and after the conversation he would thank us for stopping to visit with him.
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Pastor Charles Davis, of Spirit Life Assembly of God (South Side Assembly of God), from the church Al and Barb attended 50 years, conducted the service, and offered words of comfort. Clare Cowing was organist. Greg and Ruth (McGuire) Varney, with their 5 children, Sarah, Hannah, Esther, Daniel and Timothy, sang "Amazing Grace" at their father/grandfather's funeral. Ben Stengl, a family friend and neighbor, led the congregation in singing "How Great Thou Art" and "Soon and Very Soon".
Pallbearers: Mark McGuire, John McGuire, Gregory Varner, Tom Blann, Gene Novak, Leon Hammack
Honorary Pallbearers: Noah McGuire, Daniel Varner, Timothy Varner, Sarah Varner, Hannah Varner, Esther Varner, Sofia McGuire
It was raining at the graveside service in the country cemetery near Pender, Nebraska. The family and friends said the 23rd Psalm. Taps was played, and a US Flag was over the coffin. Al's son, John, had served at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC, and is still in the US military. John, in dress uniform, and his brother, Greg, with the help of grandchildren Noah McGuire (in Boy Scout uniform) and Sarah Varner, folded the flag carefully. On bended knee, John handed the flag to his mother, with the thanks of the United States of America. Then John went out to once more, in the rain, stand at attention over his father's grave until all had left the tent.
December 25, 1936 ~ April 10, 2016
Alvin was born in Bancroft, Nebraska on December 25, 1936 to Van Buren "Paddy" and Amelia (Novak) McGuire. He grew up on a farm south of Pender, Nebraska.
Alvin excelled in Football and Track in High School. Upon graduation from high school he attended North Central Bible College in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
He enlisted in the United States Navy in February of 1956. Taking his training in Great Lakes, Illinois he went on to the Medical Corps School; graduating in the top 3% of his class. He then served in Jacksonville, Florida and in Argentia, Newfoundland. He was honorably discharged from the United States Navy in January of 1960. He served in the Reserves for another 2 years.
He attended Wayne State College, completing his training in Medical Technology through Creighton University, interning at Saint Joseph Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.
He married Barbara Rihanek on July 26, 1963 in Pender, Nebraska. Al and Barb were blessed with three children and their spouses. His seven grandchildren were the light of his life.
Alvin worked at Emmanuel Hospital after college. Later he served as Chief Medical Technologist for West Point Hospital in West Point, Nebraska. In 1968, he returned to Omaha, Nebraska where he worked as a Medical Technologist at Children’s Memorial Hospital for 33 years.
Alvin and his family have been members of Spirit Life Assembly of God (South Side Assembly of God) in Omaha Nebraska, for over 50 years. The McGuire family and extended family are actively involved in service, summer camps, ministries, and missions to this day.
In 1971, his family moved to an acreage south of Blair, Nebraska. Where they bred and raised many types of animals, including registered Charolais and Chianina cattle, sheep, pigs, ducks, geese, turkey and guinea, but he is best known for his milk goats, ostrich and rhea. Most of the poultry were hatched on the farm in incubators. Alvin was active in the Nebraska Charolais Association and Local 4-H Club, “Just Kidding Around”.
Ben Stengl, a neighbor, remarked that Al McGuire gave gifts that helped others and lasted many years--in particular a pair of milk goats, which helped Ben's baby child thrive.
In his later years, Alvin volunteered at the Blair Recycling center and made many wooden toys for family and friends. He enjoyed Snickers candy bars, and often had them with him. He also had a small but well-used New Testament. Al sent daily e-mails updating everyone on the local weather, and encouraging people to "attend the church of your choice" on Sunday.
Al quietly served our nation by donating 12 gallons of blood to the Red Cross over the years.
Alvin Verdell McGuire, age 79, of Blair, Nebraska passed away peacefully at Good Shepherd Nursing Home on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 8:45 PM.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Left with memories are his wife, children and spouses, grandchildren and their spouses, good neighbors and many friends.
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.
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above from obituary courtesy of Campbell-Aman Funeral Home, Blair, Nebraska. Below is a letter sent by Barb to family and friends
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Just want you to know that I appreciate all of you. As you know by my last email, Al passed away Sunday night.
Al had been in Good Shepherd nursing home in Blair, Nebraska. Saturday evening as the nurses came to put him to bed, I have the good memory of him calling "Jesus, Jesus, Jesus" Then he said "Glory, hallelujah and praise Jesus". That was not like Al to do that at all, especially in front of the two nurses. Our son Mark is here helping me deal with all the decisions.
We are planning to have Al's funeral on Monday morning at 10:00 to allow family in other countries to be able to come. It will be at the Assembly of God church in Blair. The address is 10194 US Highway 75. Viewing to be one hour before the service. Then there will be a luncheon immediately following the service. As soon as possible, say about 12:00 to 12:30, we will head to Pender , NE for the burial with a very short service there. If possible, we want to have the flag folded by John and then presented to me at that time.--Barb McGuire, Al's wife
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Al and Barb were long-time volunteers at Washington County Recycling in Blair, Nebraska. Until the Parkinson's got bad, Al would be at the chipboard sorting table, with a smile and kind word for all. Later, at Good Shepherd, he valued visitors--his eyes would brighten, and after the conversation he would thank us for stopping to visit with him.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Pastor Charles Davis, of Spirit Life Assembly of God (South Side Assembly of God), from the church Al and Barb attended 50 years, conducted the service, and offered words of comfort. Clare Cowing was organist. Greg and Ruth (McGuire) Varney, with their 5 children, Sarah, Hannah, Esther, Daniel and Timothy, sang "Amazing Grace" at their father/grandfather's funeral. Ben Stengl, a family friend and neighbor, led the congregation in singing "How Great Thou Art" and "Soon and Very Soon".
Pallbearers: Mark McGuire, John McGuire, Gregory Varner, Tom Blann, Gene Novak, Leon Hammack
Honorary Pallbearers: Noah McGuire, Daniel Varner, Timothy Varner, Sarah Varner, Hannah Varner, Esther Varner, Sofia McGuire
It was raining at the graveside service in the country cemetery near Pender, Nebraska. The family and friends said the 23rd Psalm. Taps was played, and a US Flag was over the coffin. Al's son, John, had served at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC, and is still in the US military. John, in dress uniform, and his brother, Greg, with the help of grandchildren Noah McGuire (in Boy Scout uniform) and Sarah Varner, folded the flag carefully. On bended knee, John handed the flag to his mother, with the thanks of the United States of America. Then John went out to once more, in the rain, stand at attention over his father's grave until all had left the tent.
Alvin Verdell "Al" McGuire, 79
December 25, 1936 ~ April 10, 2016
Alvin was born in Bancroft, Nebraska on December 25, 1936 to Van Buren "Paddy" and Amelia (Novak) McGuire. He grew up on a farm south of Pender, Nebraska.
Alvin excelled in Football and Track in High School. Upon graduation from high school he attended North Central Bible College in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
He enlisted in the United States Navy in February of 1956. Taking his training in Great Lakes, Illinois he went on to the Medical Corps School; graduating in the top 3% of his class. He then served in Jacksonville, Florida and in Argentia, Newfoundland. He was honorably discharged from the United States Navy in January of 1960. He served in the Reserves for another 2 years.
He attended Wayne State College, completing his training in Medical Technology through Creighton University, interning at Saint Joseph Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.
He married Barbara Rihanek on July 26, 1963 in Pender, Nebraska. Al and Barb were blessed with three children and their spouses. His seven grandchildren were the light of his life.
Alvin worked at Emmanuel Hospital after college. Later he served as Chief Medical Technologist for West Point Hospital in West Point, Nebraska. In 1968, he returned to Omaha, Nebraska where he worked as a Medical Technologist at Children’s Memorial Hospital for 33 years.
Alvin and his family have been members of Spirit Life Assembly of God (South Side Assembly of God) in Omaha Nebraska, for over 50 years. The McGuire family and extended family are actively involved in service, summer camps, ministries, and missions to this day.
In 1971, his family moved to an acreage south of Blair, Nebraska. Where they bred and raised many types of animals, including registered Charolais and Chianina cattle, sheep, pigs, ducks, geese, turkey and guinea, but he is best known for his milk goats, ostrich and rhea. Most of the poultry were hatched on the farm in incubators. Alvin was active in the Nebraska Charolais Association and Local 4-H Club, “Just Kidding Around”.
Ben Stengl, a neighbor, remarked that Al McGuire gave gifts that helped others and lasted many years--in particular a pair of milk goats, which helped Ben's baby child thrive.
In his later years, Alvin volunteered at the Blair Recycling center and made many wooden toys for family and friends. He enjoyed Snickers candy bars, and often had them with him. He also had a small but well-used New Testament. Al sent daily e-mails updating everyone on the local weather, and encouraging people to "attend the church of your choice" on Sunday.
Al quietly served our nation by donating 12 gallons of blood to the Red Cross over the years.
Alvin Verdell McGuire, age 79, of Blair, Nebraska passed away peacefully at Good Shepherd Nursing Home on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 8:45 PM.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Left with memories are his wife, children and spouses, grandchildren and their spouses, good neighbors and many friends.
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.
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above from obituary courtesy of Campbell-Aman Funeral Home, Blair, Nebraska. Below is a letter sent by Barb to family and friends
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Just want you to know that I appreciate all of you. As you know by my last email, Al passed away Sunday night.
Al had been in Good Shepherd nursing home in Blair, Nebraska. Saturday evening as the nurses came to put him to bed, I have the good memory of him calling "Jesus, Jesus, Jesus" Then he said "Glory, hallelujah and praise Jesus". That was not like Al to do that at all, especially in front of the two nurses. Our son Mark is here helping me deal with all the decisions.
We are planning to have Al's funeral on Monday morning at 10:00 to allow family in other countries to be able to come. It will be at the Assembly of God church in Blair. The address is 10194 US Highway 75. Viewing to be one hour before the service. Then there will be a luncheon immediately following the service. As soon as possible, say about 12:00 to 12:30, we will head to Pender , NE for the burial with a very short service there. If possible, we want to have the flag folded by John and then presented to me at that time.--Barb McGuire, Al's wife
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Al and Barb were long-time volunteers at Washington County Recycling in Blair, Nebraska. Until the Parkinson's got bad, Al would be at the chipboard sorting table, with a smile and kind word for all. Later, at Good Shepherd, he valued visitors--his eyes would brighten, and after the conversation he would thank us for stopping to visit with him.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Pastor Charles Davis, of Spirit Life Assembly of God (South Side Assembly of God), from the church Al and Barb attended 50 years, conducted the service, and offered words of comfort. Clare Cowing was organist. Greg and Ruth (McGuire) Varney, with their 5 children, Sarah, Hannah, Esther, Daniel and Timothy, sang "Amazing Grace" at their father/grandfather's funeral. Ben Stengl, a family friend and neighbor, led the congregation in singing "How Great Thou Art" and "Soon and Very Soon".
Pallbearers: Mark McGuire, John McGuire, Gregory Varner, Tom Blann, Gene Novak, Leon Hammack
Honorary Pallbearers: Noah McGuire, Daniel Varner, Timothy Varner, Sarah Varner, Hannah Varner, Esther Varner, Sofia McGuire
It was raining at the graveside service in the country cemetery near Pender, Nebraska. The family and friends said the 23rd Psalm. Taps was played, and a US Flag was over the coffin. Al's son, John, had served at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC, and is still in the US military. John, in dress uniform, and his brother, Greg, with the help of grandchildren Noah McGuire (in Boy Scout uniform) and Sarah Varner, folded the flag carefully. On bended knee, John handed the flag to his mother, with the thanks of the United States of America. Then John went out to once more, in the rain, stand at attention over his father's grave until all had left the tent.
December 25, 1936 ~ April 10, 2016
Alvin was born in Bancroft, Nebraska on December 25, 1936 to Van Buren "Paddy" and Amelia (Novak) McGuire. He grew up on a farm south of Pender, Nebraska.
Alvin excelled in Football and Track in High School. Upon graduation from high school he attended North Central Bible College in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
He enlisted in the United States Navy in February of 1956. Taking his training in Great Lakes, Illinois he went on to the Medical Corps School; graduating in the top 3% of his class. He then served in Jacksonville, Florida and in Argentia, Newfoundland. He was honorably discharged from the United States Navy in January of 1960. He served in the Reserves for another 2 years.
He attended Wayne State College, completing his training in Medical Technology through Creighton University, interning at Saint Joseph Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.
He married Barbara Rihanek on July 26, 1963 in Pender, Nebraska. Al and Barb were blessed with three children and their spouses. His seven grandchildren were the light of his life.
Alvin worked at Emmanuel Hospital after college. Later he served as Chief Medical Technologist for West Point Hospital in West Point, Nebraska. In 1968, he returned to Omaha, Nebraska where he worked as a Medical Technologist at Children’s Memorial Hospital for 33 years.
Alvin and his family have been members of Spirit Life Assembly of God (South Side Assembly of God) in Omaha Nebraska, for over 50 years. The McGuire family and extended family are actively involved in service, summer camps, ministries, and missions to this day.
In 1971, his family moved to an acreage south of Blair, Nebraska. Where they bred and raised many types of animals, including registered Charolais and Chianina cattle, sheep, pigs, ducks, geese, turkey and guinea, but he is best known for his milk goats, ostrich and rhea. Most of the poultry were hatched on the farm in incubators. Alvin was active in the Nebraska Charolais Association and Local 4-H Club, “Just Kidding Around”.
Ben Stengl, a neighbor, remarked that Al McGuire gave gifts that helped others and lasted many years--in particular a pair of milk goats, which helped Ben's baby child thrive.
In his later years, Alvin volunteered at the Blair Recycling center and made many wooden toys for family and friends. He enjoyed Snickers candy bars, and often had them with him. He also had a small but well-used New Testament. Al sent daily e-mails updating everyone on the local weather, and encouraging people to "attend the church of your choice" on Sunday.
Al quietly served our nation by donating 12 gallons of blood to the Red Cross over the years.
Alvin Verdell McGuire, age 79, of Blair, Nebraska passed away peacefully at Good Shepherd Nursing Home on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 8:45 PM.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Left with memories are his wife, children and spouses, grandchildren and their spouses, good neighbors and many friends.
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
above from obituary courtesy of Campbell-Aman Funeral Home, Blair, Nebraska. Below is a letter sent by Barb to family and friends
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Just want you to know that I appreciate all of you. As you know by my last email, Al passed away Sunday night.
Al had been in Good Shepherd nursing home in Blair, Nebraska. Saturday evening as the nurses came to put him to bed, I have the good memory of him calling "Jesus, Jesus, Jesus" Then he said "Glory, hallelujah and praise Jesus". That was not like Al to do that at all, especially in front of the two nurses. Our son Mark is here helping me deal with all the decisions.
We are planning to have Al's funeral on Monday morning at 10:00 to allow family in other countries to be able to come. It will be at the Assembly of God church in Blair. The address is 10194 US Highway 75. Viewing to be one hour before the service. Then there will be a luncheon immediately following the service. As soon as possible, say about 12:00 to 12:30, we will head to Pender , NE for the burial with a very short service there. If possible, we want to have the flag folded by John and then presented to me at that time.--Barb McGuire, Al's wife
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Al and Barb were long-time volunteers at Washington County Recycling in Blair, Nebraska. Until the Parkinson's got bad, Al would be at the chipboard sorting table, with a smile and kind word for all. Later, at Good Shepherd, he valued visitors--his eyes would brighten, and after the conversation he would thank us for stopping to visit with him.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Pastor Charles Davis, of Spirit Life Assembly of God (South Side Assembly of God), from the church Al and Barb attended 50 years, conducted the service, and offered words of comfort. Clare Cowing was organist. Greg and Ruth (McGuire) Varney, with their 5 children, Sarah, Hannah, Esther, Daniel and Timothy, sang "Amazing Grace" at their father/grandfather's funeral. Ben Stengl, a family friend and neighbor, led the congregation in singing "How Great Thou Art" and "Soon and Very Soon".
Pallbearers: Mark McGuire, John McGuire, Gregory Varner, Tom Blann, Gene Novak, Leon Hammack
Honorary Pallbearers: Noah McGuire, Daniel Varner, Timothy Varner, Sarah Varner, Hannah Varner, Esther Varner, Sofia McGuire
It was raining at the graveside service in the country cemetery near Pender, Nebraska. The family and friends said the 23rd Psalm. Taps was played, and a US Flag was over the coffin. Al's son, John, had served at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC, and is still in the US military. John, in dress uniform, and his brother, Greg, with the help of grandchildren Noah McGuire (in Boy Scout uniform) and Sarah Varner, folded the flag carefully. On bended knee, John handed the flag to his mother, with the thanks of the United States of America. Then John went out to once more, in the rain, stand at attention over his father's grave until all had left the tent.
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