John Henry Hubbard

In Memory OfJohn H. HubbardJohn Henry Hubbard, of Dorchester, died January 10, 2005 at the Veterans Medical Center Nursing Home in Grand Island at the age of 94 years 4 months and 2 days. He was born September 8, 1910 on a farm southwest of Dorchester to Henry W. and Ada Belle (Jones) Hubbard, the youngest of six children. John attended school through the 11th grade and in the 1970's he completed the courses necessary to receive his general education diploma through NETV and the Milford Technical School.John farmed for five years and then in October of 1942 he sold his farming equipment, tools, and livestock and enlisted in the US Army, serving until November of 1943 during WWII. After returning home, he moved to Lincoln, returning to Dorchester in 1947 and for several years he worked as a farm hand for his brother and for Chet Roberts.John is survived by nieces and nephews, Verna Weber and Virginia Carter, both of Lincoln, William Hubbard, NC, Norman Hubbard, WA, Betty Olson, SD, Marilyn Spinarski, SC, NormaJeanne Lewis, OH, Dick Roger, CO, and Linda Dawson, WI.He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Fred and Ford, three sisters, Alice M. Rogers, Belva E. Scott and Dorothy B. Hubbard, nephew, Jerry Scott, and a niece, Mona Lee Noble.A Graveside Service was held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 13, 2005 at the Dorchester Cemetery with Rev. Tess Hufford officiating. No visitation. Memorials may be directed in care of Verna Weber, 3715 Savannah Circle, Lincoln NE 68516.