W.P. "Willie" Bridge A Memorial Celebration for W.P. “Willie” Bridge, 83, Longtime Lamar Resident and WWII Veteran was held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. A graveside service with full military honors was held at the Veteran’s Section of Fairmount Cemetery under the auspices of the Lamar VFW, St. George Creaghe Jr., Post #3621
W.P. was born on September 23, 1923 at Quincy, Illinois and passed away on June 6, 2007 at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Morris and Ethel (Augustine) Bridge, his two brothers, Marley Bridge and Jerry Bridge and his sister, Thelma Gray.
Mr. Bridge is survived by his wife of 63 years, Pauline of the family home, children; Randy (Donna) Bridge of Lamar, Christina Williams of Cisco, TX, Doug Bridge of Holly, CO, and Don Bridge of Phoenix, AZ. His grandchildren; Rendi (Cliff) Tayloe, Trevor Bridge, Shelley Williams, Brad (Jill) Williams, Shawna Hodge and Troy Williams, David (Eve) Bridge, Michael Bridge, Jonathon Bridge, Summer (Steve) Street and Brandi (Chris) Hutto. He is also survived by his great grandchildren; Casey, Chalis, Cade, Cole, Clay, Brooklyn, Billy, Cirstye and Colby, Loren, Luke and Zoe as well as his two brothers-in-law, John Peterson of Lamar and Elmer Peterson of Crescent City, CA.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Prowers County Veterans Transportation Fund in care of the Peacock Funeral Home.
Online Condolences | | Dear Pauline, I am so sorry that you have lost such a good life partner. It will be very difficult for you to be without him but you have to be comforted by friends and family. I am sorry that I could not attend the service. Carol Bridge | Shawna, I was so sorry to read about your grandpa. I want you to know you are in my prayers and I wish I could be there for you to give you a big hug. Willie was such a joy to be around and to take care of. He will be sadly missed. Robin Becker | | Willie was such a fun person! I will miss seeing him. I am sorry for your loss. I am thinking about you all and you are in my prayers. Naomi Payne | | Chris, I am so glad I got to meet your dad. He was a kind and funny man and he had a great daughter who I am greatful to know. I hope your family comes together and finds peace and joy and laughter in the memories you have from all the good times with your daddy. He is your angel now, free of pain and smiling a big ole' smile. I love you and your family - I'm here for you! Love, Brandi | | Chris, I'm so sorry about your father, my prayers are with you and your family. wilksmasonry | | Chris, I am so sorry to hear about you loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Sheila Sanders | | Chris Williams & Family I send my condolences,my prays & thoughts are with you Jackey Corgill | | Chris, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Debbie Poe | | Chris, I'm so sorry to hear about your father. I know you will miss him terribly, but try to remember all the good times. Love and blessings, Gary and Beth Maynard | | Chris: I know that there is nothing I can say that will help at this time to help the hurt in your heart right now. It is such a terrible blow. Just know, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God's grace be with you and your family. We miss you. Please take care of yourself. Love Cherilyn, C.D., Rachel, Bucky, Becky & Kodi Jo | | Chris, I am so sorry to hear about your father.I can't imagine what you are going through. If you need anything, I will be here. God need another angel is all I can think of. I love you and yours. Tell your mother I am thinking of her. I will pray for you all. God Bless. Love, Bridget McCulloch | | We are thinking of your family during this time of loss. We were privileged to meet Mr. Bridge and visit with him on several occasions while he was visiting Chris in Cisco. He was a delightful man with many stories to tell and we really enjoyed the time we spent with him. Losing someone that I know was so special to you all can never be easy, but you will always have the memories of the time you spent with him. God Bless You Larry and Joan Gerhardt |
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