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HAGGARD -- Hildamae "Hildie" Haggard passed on peacefully Tuesday, February 5, 2008, in Albuquerque. She is the daughter of Ralph Roy and Lena Adelle Roszell, born September 16, 1922 in Beatrice, Nebraska. She graduated from Beatrice High School. She attended Doane College and graduated with a nursing degree. There she met the love of her life, Roderick Keith "Rod" Widney, Sr. On September 12, 1944, they married and had three children. She stayed at home to raise her family, until the untimely death of Rod. Hildie later married Jerry Haggard and together traveled to many countries around the world until his untimely death. She loved gardening, cooking, family gatherings, and "Bridge Club." She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church. Hildie loved being a wife, mother, grandmother and making special memories with her children, grandchildren, and friends. She was a very generous, caring, and loving individual to all those she came in contact with. She is survived by her children, Rick Widney Jr., Jeff Widney and wife, Juli, and Amy Bradley and husband, David; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Kathryn E. Ashton; and sister-in-law, Ruth Spivey. Many more family and friends will miss her dearly. There will be a private memorial service. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Sun February 10, 2008