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Waldron G. Heany, 87, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Eileen Heany; daughter, Connie M. Cason and husband, Michael of Albuquerque, NM; son, Terry Heany of Lincoln, NE; two grandchildren, Troy Heany and wife, Valerie McHargue, of Lincoln, NE and Jeri Crouch and husband, Brandon, of Denver, CO; brother, Marvin Heany and wife, Norma of Denver, CO; three sisters, Laura Young of Ft. Collins, CO, Lona Burmeister and husband, Richard of Ft. Calhoun, NE, and Mariam Conley and husband, Tom of Bellingham, WA; and several nieces, nephews and friends. Waldron was preceded in death by his older brother, Edward Heany. He was born on June 27, 1921 in Cedar Rapids, NE to Perry and May Heany. On June 14, 1944 Waldron married Eileen Gress in St. Edward, Nebraska. During the early years of marriage they lived on a farm outside of Cedar Rapids, NE. He was active in the church, the Masonic Lodge in Primrose, NE and was a 4-H leader for several years. Waldron joined his son Terry to attend Hastings College where they graduated together in 1978. He enjoyed several years of teaching math, serving as principal and superintendent of schools in NE. Waldron and Eileen retired to Lexington, NE to enjoy family, grandchildren, and friends. They moved to New Mexico to be near their daughter and son-in-law in 1999. Waldron was a master gardener loving to spend time in his garden. He was a loving father, grandfather and brother and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Cremation has taken place and a private interment will take place, at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to The Nebraska Masonic Home Foundation, 1300 Avenue D. Plattsmouth, Nebraska 68048 where Waldron and Eileen were charter members of The Caring Club. Please visit our online guestbook for "Waldron" at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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