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1931
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2017
Bennie Bidwell Obituary
July 4, 1931 - Jan. 4, 2017
Bennie Bidwell was born on July 4, 1931 in Tornillo, Texas. He passed away peacefully in Modesto on January 4, 2017. He was born to Tip and Jennie Bidwell. His brother Dale arrived two minutes ahead of Bennie, making him the youngest of seven children. Dale and Bennie were affectionately known as the "Firecracker Twins."
Bennie fought in the Korean War from 1952 to 1953. His service to his country earned him many awards including three bronze service medals. He resided for a few years in Oklahoma, Arizona, and Nevada, however, he eventually ended up back in Modesto where his family had moved when he was a child. He worked in several trades, including truck driver, carpenter, and professional gambler.
He is survived by his children Michael Bidwell of Oakdale, Pamela Carr of Oklahoma, Bennie Bidwell of Oklahoma, 10 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to the Alzheimer/Dementia Support Center, 700 McHenry Ave. Ste. B, Modesto, CA 95350.
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Richard Hayes
February 12, 2017
Uncle Dearl, we all love you, please hug my mom [your sister Billie Jo ] for me and tell her i love her & miss her too!
Audrey
January 11, 2017
May the God of comfort, comfort you at Psalms 46 : 1, in this time of sorrow.
Patricia (Bidwell) Basinger
January 10, 2017
I lover you Uncle Bennie.
Patricia (Bidwell) Basinger
January 9, 2017
God speed Uncle Bennie. You will be greatly missed. Tell my daddy I love and miss him. Heaven now has the complete set of our wonderful Firecracker Twins. Love you
Jan (Bidwell ) Fisher
January 9, 2017
You will be missed and loved by many. RIP Uncle Dear
Bennie Bidwell
January 9, 2017
I will love and miss you dad. I will be in heaven with you and Uncle Dale some day. Keep watch over me until then.
Richard Bidwell Sr.
January 9, 2017
Goodbye Uncle, tell my dad (Dale) I said hi. Love you both.
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