Winston Blodgett Newell

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Winston Newell Obituary

NEWELL Winston B. Newell Winston "Bud" Newell, age 88, died peacefully on July 24, 2012. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1924 and the son of Winston B. and Florence H. Newell. He was raised in Santa Monica, Ca. and attended Thatcher School and Cal Tech and served in the US Navy in the Pacific during WWII. He was a marketing executive and worked for Winston and Newell Company and Speedata among others. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 44 years, Ellen Stich Newell, a son Louis Winston Newell(Patty) and a daughter Lucia Newell(Steven Wiese) and a grandson Collin Newell Wiese and all the close friends and family who loved him so dearly. A memorial service will be held in Minneapolis, MN. at a later date. Contributions to the National World War Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, La. 70130 or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be expressed online at www.tharpsontheimer.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jul. 30 to Jul. 31, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Winston Newell

14 Entries

Michael Yesenko

August 8, 2012

Ellen,
Thoughts & prayers are with you dear friend. You are loved and Bud will be remembered always. I'll remember him as a strapping gent in a tux with a cocktail. Needless to say, many memories of laughter and love.
Love you...

August 6, 2012

Dear Ellen,
It was with great sadness that I learned of Bud's passing. I have so many wonderful memories of the two of you. I remember lot's of wonderful times in your apartment in new York, in your place in Santa Monica and of course your wonderful house in New Orleans. The joy that the two of you shared was seen by all. I send much love and hugs to you dear friend.
Take care,
Maxine

Gale Dorion

August 5, 2012

Dear Ellen,
I'm talking with Maxine right now, she just heard about Bud's passing. We are reminiscing about all the wonderful memories of you and Bud. We love you, and found such joy in the happiness that you and Bud brought to each other. lovingly, Gale

Linda & Sidney Rothschild

August 2, 2012

What a special person! Our condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,

Jon Freedman

August 1, 2012

Bud was so young at heart. He wasn't like anyone else I've known from his generation. Always sweet and fun and never uptight. I liked his big, deep voice with the distant Minnesota accent. He was generous with his investment knowledge. I always loved it when I would get a package from him in the mail packed with investment analysis and recommendations. Of course, he would throw some right-wing nonsense in there too from time to time. He said he wanted the country to be run like a business and not a charity. There are a lot of times when I don't disagree so maybe some of his nonsense rubbed off! I remember being on a cruise with Bud, Ellen and my parents and asking everyone how that massive boat we were in stayed afloat. No one could explain except, of course, for Bud. He explained the physics principles that kept the boat from sinking. I can't remember why the boat didn't sink, however. He was something and I'm glad I got to know him. Love you Bud, see you on the other side maybe.

Terry & Bobby Luria

August 1, 2012

ellie, it is hard to believe we will be in new orleans and bud won't be there with us physically. i know he will always be there in spirit. it will be very strange not to see him in his chair in the living room with the dog or cat on his lap. bud tried very hard to get me and bobby not to eat sugar (to no avail) and to convert me to the republican side (that didn't work either) but it was always fun to hear him try and we had many laughs that i will miss with all my heart. i know how lonely you are and bobby and i love you more than you will ever know. t.

Cynthia and Ames Yeates

August 1, 2012

Ellen, Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your loving family. Your husband was a very fortunate and special person to have you by his side. With much love, Cynthia and Ames

Sharon Kirkpatrick

August 1, 2012

Ellen, I am so sorry for your loss of Bud. I didn't know until now. I didn't know Bud well, but he struck me as a very kind and a very gracious man. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.

July 31, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We as a family will always remember the great times we had at the Fair Grounds betting on the horses and just enjoying being together. We will miss Bud vey much. Jim and Jaynell

Pam Stich

July 31, 2012

We send our heartfelt condolences. Bud was a very special man who we loved to visit with on our trips to New Orleans. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Eric, Pam, and Ruby Stich

Gene Kansas

July 31, 2012

My uncle, Bud, introduced me to jazz, taught me how to make a martini, embodied independent thinking, and single handedly tried to bring back the gold dollar. I smile and tear up when I think about how much he meant to me and my family and will miss him dearly.

Carol & Jack Olden

July 31, 2012

We will always remember Bud with a BIG
SMILE.

Our love and thoughts are with you,

Martha Neilson

July 31, 2012

Ellen, Lanny and I are thinking of you and send hugs and kisses. Memories are forever in our hearts.

Staff of Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home

July 28, 2012

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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