George William Hardwick, 82, Iola, died Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, at Moran Manor.
George was born Feb. 4, 1930, in Fort Scott, the son of Montie Leonard and Helen Elizabeth (Schmidt) Hardwick. He grew up in Fort Scott where he graduated from high school and received his business degree from Fort Scott Junior College.
He worked for the railroad in Kansas City, for Lindy Gas in Neosho, Mo., and was office manager for Union Carbide in Omaha before being transferred to Houston. George returned to Kansas after he retired in 1991.
George attended St. John’s Catholic Church in Iola and Knights of Columbus before entering the nursing home.
He is survived by a brother, Robert “Bob” Hardwick and wife Fay, Iola, and a host of nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Harold, Don and John Hardwick, and a sister, Louise Meyer.
Cremation has taken place with inurnment in West Plains Cemetery near Fort Scott. Family services will be later.
The family wishes to thank the Moran Manor Family and Dr. Brian Wolfe for the wonderful care they gave George.
Memorials may be left at Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel for the Multiple Sclerosis Society, American Cancer Society, Moran Manor or St. John’s Catholic Church.
Online condolences for the family may be left at www.iolafuneral.com.
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