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BORN
1936
DIED
2006
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Fort Worth, Texas
Milton Wardrop Obituary
Funeral: 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Greenwood Garden Chapel. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Greenwood Funeral Home.
Milton was born May 4, 1936, in Mount Carmel, Pa., to James and Mildred Wardrop. Milton attended Penn State College and from there joined the U.S. Army. He made a career of the Army, serving over 20 years before retirement in the mid '70s. While serving in both Korea and Vietnam, Milton received several honors including the Bronze Star. He traveled the world, seeing Germany, Japan, Italy, Greece and France. Milton was extremely proud of his long service to his country.
Milton met Helen Grimsley, wife of 38 years, at Fort Wolters in Mineral Wells. Helen was a local girl working at the PX on base. It was love at first sight. Milton and Helen were married Dec. 9, 1967.
After the military, Milton went on to have a second career at Neiman Marcus. He retired from Nieman Marcus and spent the last 10 years of his life pursuing his hobbies. Milton was an avid reader and loved spending hours on his computer. In retirement, Milton also joined the Scottish Clans of North Texas and served as national treasurer for the Clan McDuff. He got his family involved in their Scottish heritage. Milton had one grandchild, Zoe Beth. She was the second love of his life.
Milton was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mildred Wardrop; and sisters, Anna Denman and Ellen Kapeghian.
Special thank-you to Helen's good friend, Eva Gentry.
Survivors: Wife of 38 years, Helen Wardrop; son, James Wardrop and wife, Kelly; daughter, Kelly Dennis and husband, Brook; granddaughter, Zoe Elizabeth Dennis; stepgrandsons, Javier and Renzo; brothers, William Wardrop and wife, Evelyn, and Tom Wardrop and wife, Sandy; sisters, Ethel Zimmermann, Margaret Rocke and husband, Don, and Mildred Stahler; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
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Memories and Condolences
for Milton Wardrop
kelly dennis
May 4, 2008
Dad,
We talk about you all the time..your still so much involved in this family
Kel
July 7, 2007
July 7, 2007
K Dennis
April 18, 2007
Dad,
As one year approaches...I can't believe for the rest of my life I can never speak with you again..I love you and I miss you more than you would believe.
Kel
Bob Oliver
May 2, 2006
To the Wardrops. I graduated with Milton, we called him Ticker, from Mt Carmel hs in 1954. We played on the basketball team together. He, of course, was the center. We spend a lot of time with Lenny Falkie, Joe Cheddar, John Fracalossi and Francis Guzevich. I missed Ticker and was disappointed that he never attended one of our class reunions. From what I read, he appeared to be one of the nice guys. My prays are with you..Charlotte Lobos Varano called me tonight to tell me that Milt passed away and where you lived so I decided to go on the internet and see if I could find any information.
Patsy Randolph
April 28, 2006
Dear Helen, Kelly, James, and Zoe
May God Bless you and lift you up in this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to you all and just know you are in my prayers always.
Noe Vera
April 25, 2006
Helen,
I am so sorry to hear of Milton's passing. May God comfort you and your family through this difficult time in your lives. I can remember all the wonderful things you would speak of your family while working with you at Roy Pope's. Take care and may God Bless you all.
Noe
Kellye Snyder
April 25, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you all...Helen, Kelly, James, and Zoe. It's hard to imagine life without Milton, but with the help and love from your family and friends, you will go on. May God soothe your grief and help you in this time of sorrow.
Charlene McGowan
April 24, 2006
We will certainly miss Milton; our hearts go out to the family in this time of sorrow.
Thomas Wilson
April 24, 2006
Please accept the condolences of the members of the Clan Gunn Society of North America - Texas Branch. Scottish Heritage enthusiasts in Texas share your loss of our "cousin."
Deb Dandridge
April 22, 2006
Helen,
So sorry for your loss. I would have attended the funeral today in Scottish Regalia, but I am sick with a virus and did not wish to expose anyone else. I will miss my raffle buddy very much. I hate that I work so much I don't have time to spend with friends. Milton was a special gentleman. He always had a kind word for me and made me feel important. He will be sorely missed. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Love, Deb and Mark Dandridge
Ray McDonald
April 22, 2006
Our sympathy and coldolence to the family.
Julie Collins
April 21, 2006
Know that our tears are not only of sorrow because you will be dearly missed, but also of joy because of the new life you now have in God's heavenly kingdom.
MELISSA CARR
April 21, 2006
IT WAS A GREAT PLEASURE KNOWING MR. AND MRS. WARDROP. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
LOVE,
THE FRONT DESK AT THE CENTER
Sue Andreatta
April 20, 2006
My heart goes out to you Kelly and Zoe, and all of your family, during this time of grief. May the memories you hold in your heart bring you comfort. God Bless you all
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