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Alden B. "Al" Hart

1926 - 2008

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1926

DIED

2008

Alden Hart Obituary

Alden "Al" B. Hart died Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at his home in Gerber. He was 82.

Alden was born April 4, 1926, in Red Bluff. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in the Philippines during World War II.

When he returned to Red Bluff, he married Alta Hart. They had six children. After a divorce, he married Joyce Wallace in 1983.

Alden worked as a lineman and foreman for Pacific Gas and Electric and retired in April of 1991. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church since 1959, where he taught Sunday School for over 20 years. He enjoyed Bible study, working in his garden and spending time with his grandchildren. He knew no strangers and always made everyone feel at home.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Deborah Hart. He is survived by sons Alden Jr., Richard and Andrew; stepson Donald Hall; daughter Jennifer McMillin; stepdaughter Cindy Patchen; 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church in Red Bluff at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, with Mike Schnase officiating.

Any financial contributions may be made to any Christian fund.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Wichita Eagle from Oct. 20 to Oct. 21, 2008.

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Gerri Nichols

October 29, 2008

Joyce,
Hey sister, I know that this is not the most fun time in your life, but know that you are loved and cherished. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Love You Bunches,
Gerri

Cindy and Carlie Patchen

October 24, 2008

Papa, we miss you so much. You will forever be a part of us. I know that you are looking down on us and watching over us along with Grandma and Grandpa. Save a place for us with you when we all finally make it and make sure you have a cup of good strong coffee waiting for us!

Barbara o'coy

October 20, 2008

Dear Family, we are so sorry about your loss. We attend First Baptist for a few years and Al was always so nice and helping to us. We will miss him and will always keep him in our prayers. God Bless The O'Coy Family

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