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1924
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2009
Leonard Bidart Obituary
A native of Winnemucca, Nevada, Leonard Bidart was born on April 23, 1924 to Michel and Francisca (Montero) Bidart. He was raised on Leonard Creek Ranch, in northwestern Humboldt County and was educated in Winnemucca schools. He served in the United States Army in World War II, stationed with a medical unit in Japan. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to ranch life. He married Nancy Holmes Lion of San Francisco, California on May 28, 1955.
In addition to his years as a rancher, Leonard, and his brother Louis Bidart, owned and operated Bidart Brothers Machinery in Winnemucca, along with their brother Frank. Upon retirement, Leonard continued, for many years, as an agricultural inspector for the State of Nevada. He also served as a member of the Humboldt County School Board.
Leonard is preceded in death by his parents, and by his brothers, Mitchell and Maurice Bidart, and by his sister, Elise Ware. He is survived by his brothers, Louis and Frank Bidartand his sister, Josie Anderson; by his daughter, Kathryn Bidart Walecki and son-in-law Fred Walecki of Malibu, California; his daughter, Cynthia Bidart Harris and son-in –law Jon Harris of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; his daughter Michelle Bidart Seccombe and son-in-law John Seccombe of Green Bay, Wisconsin; and his nine grandchildren, Ben, Caitlin, Emily, and Tess Seccombe; Phoebe, Claire, and Nicolas Harris; Jack and Nancy Kathryn Walecki.
A dedicated fisherman all of his life, Leonard was also an avid reader and enjoyed photography. He and his brothers could often be found at the Dufurrena ranch during lambing season. No one knew better than his buddies at the Model-T restaurant how much Leonard enjoyed a good joke. Affectionately known by his nieces and nephews as Uncle Lump-Lump, Leonard will be sorely missed by all.
Funeral services will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Winnemucca, Nevada on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 10:30 a.m.
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Ron, Laura & Ronda Hummel
December 26, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Teresa Benjamin
December 9, 2009
To the Bidart Family,
I am praying for friends to comfort you, faith to uphold you, and loving memories to help you smile again.
Love,
Teresa Bankofier Benjamin
Steve Laxalt
December 7, 2009
To the Bidart family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Mike annie and Jeb grew up with me and my brothers in Incline and I cherished their friendship and our common Basque heritage together. Many years ago I met Leonard at the machine shop in Winnemucca while on a trip there with Mike. I pray for him as I do the other Bidarts who are alive and whom have passed.
Best Regards,
Stephen Laxalt, Reno
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December 7, 2009
Mickey and John,
Our sincerest condolences to you with the passing of your Dad. You and your family are in our thoughts and our prayers.
If there is anything we can do to help, you know we would be happy to do whatever we can.
Love,
Mike and Mary Kay
Merce Leon
December 7, 2009
Sincere sympathy. Prayers are with the Bidart family to help with the loss of your beloved Leonard.
Bill Tomany
December 7, 2009
Rest in Peace Leonard
I extend my Sympathy to those you leave behind here on Earth.
You are now with many loved ones and God in Heaven
Fred & Candy Paschall
December 6, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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