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Bradford Lewis Benson

Bradford Lewis Benson

Bradford Lewis Benson Sept. 26, 1921 – Jan. 20, 2012 Bradford “Brad” Lewis Benson, 90, passed away Jan. 20, 2012. He was born in Battle Creek, Mich., on Sept. 26, 1921. Soon after Pearl Harbor, Brad enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country for 32 Years. He was part of World [...]

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Robert Gene Harrelson Sr.

Robert Gene Harrelson Sr.

Robert Gene Harrelson Sr. May 21. 1926 – Jan. 26, 2012 Robert “Bob” Gene Harrelson Sr., 85, of Boulder City, passed away Jan. 26, 2012. He was born May 21, 1926, to Val and Mada Harrelson in West Frankfort, Ill. Bob enlisted in the United States Army on Aug. 24, 1944, and re-enlisted Nov. 10, 1945, [...]

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Raymond Emmett Hester

Raymond Emmett Hester

Raymond Emmett Hester Sept. 7, 1954 – Dec. 30, 2011 Raymond Emmett Hester, 57, passed away at his home in Boulder City on Dec. 30, 2011. Raymond was born Sept. 7, 1954, in Fort Dix, N.J., to Emmett Ostell Hester and Helen Louise Chilcote Hester. Raymond was an avid sports fan who enjoyed football, baseball and horse racing. [...]

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Joseph Frederick Theilman

Joseph Frederick Theilman

Joseph Frederick Theilman Joseph Frederick Theilman, 80, of Boulder City was a devoted, loving and wonderful father, master electrician and Korean War veteran. Joe leaves behind two sons, Rick Theilman of Henderson, and Daniel Theilman of Ashland, Ore., as well as many loving friends and caregivers. Joe was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Mary Evelyn Theilman [...]

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Leo E. Dunbar Jr.

Leo E. Dunbar Jr.

Leo E. Dunbar Jr. June 12, 1927 – Jan. 30, 2012 Leo E. Dunbar, Jr. passed away Jan. 30, 2012, at his home in Boulder City. Leo was born June 12, 1927, in Montrose, Colo. In 1932, he moved to Boulder City and was a member of the original 31ers families who settled Boulder City [...]

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Obits for the week of Jan. 26

Bradford Lewis Benson, Sept. 26, 1921 – Jan. 20, 2012 Bradford Lewis Benson, “Brad,” 90, passed away on Jan. 20, 2012. He was born in Battle Creek, Mich., on Sept. 26, 1921. Soon after Pearl Harbor, Brad enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country for 32 Years. He was part of [...]

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Robert Arthur Cavanaugh March 6, 1928 – Jan. 14, 2012 Robert Arthur Cavanaugh “Cav”, 83, a longtime resident of Boulder City, passed away on Jan. 14, 2012. He was born on March 6, 1928, in Boston, Mass., to John Arthur Cavanaugh and Lillian Redmond Cavanaugh. After high school, Cav attended college for a year and then [...]

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Elsie Guinn Aug. 23, 1913 – Jan. 4, 2012 Elsie Guinn passed away Jan. 4, 2012, in Brenham, Texas. She was born Aug. 23, 1913, in Lufkin, Texas, to Bruce Judson Bowen and Sophronia Ann (Herrin) Bowen. During World War II, Elsie worked at Ellington Air Force Base as one of the original “Rosie the Riveters.” Later she [...]

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Raymond Emmett Hester Sept. 7, 1954 – Dec. 30, 2011 Raymond Emmett Hester, 57, passed away at his home in Boulder City on Dec. 30, 2011. Raymond was born on Sept. 7, 1954, in Fort Dix, N.J., to Emmett Ostell Hester and Helen Louise Chilcote Hester. Raymond was an avid sports fan who enjoyed football, baseball and horse [...]

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Lucille Ellen Bretting June 15, 1924 – Dec. 24, 2011 Lucille Bretting, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 87 in Boulder City after a long and full life. A consummate seamstress, dedicated volunteer with the Children’s Benefit League at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, talented crafter and friend to many, “Lou” will be [...]

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