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Harland “Hap” Hayes Warrick, 91, died Monday, December 23, 2013, at his home in Blair.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, at Country Bible Church near Blair. Interment will follow in the Blair Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday beginning at 3 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m.

Harland “Hap” Hayes Warrick was born July 30, 1922, the youngest of 15 children, to Neum and Blanch (Peck) Warrick.

He was raised in rural Blair on a farm and graduated from Blair High School. After graduation, he worked for several local farmers until joining the U.S. Army Air Force.

After his honorable discharge from the military, he returned to the Blair area. He began farming on the family farm and also on a farm near Kennard.

On October 1, 1950, he married Vivienne Kubie in Blair. They made their home on the family farm until 1954 when they moved to their current residence south of Blair.

The couple’s home served as “Grand Central” for the Warrick family. They hosted countless family gatherings at their home including birthdays, family reunions, holidays and even weddings.

Mr. Warrick enjoyed most of all spending time with his family. He was an avid golfer and St. Louis Cardinals fan. He also served on the Washington County Fair Board and helped with organizing the Blair Little League. He was loved by all who knew him.

He is survived by wife Vivienne; children: Bob (Ruth) Warrick, Susie Warrick, Cheryl (Saylor) Clements, John (Marlene) Warrick, all of Blair, and Gordon Warrick of Othello, Wash.; daughter-in-law Teri Warrick of Blair; 13 grandchildren: Laurie, Carie, Heath, Ryan, Greg, Matt, Katie, Morgan, Colin, Maggie, Heath, Olivia and Jared; 16 great-grandchildren; brother Carol Warrick of Larned, Kan.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by son Richard, and 13 brothers and sisters.

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Warrick, Harland "Hap"

Age 91

Blair, NE. Survived by wife Vivienne; children: Bob (Ruth) Warrick, Susie Warrick, Cheryl (Saylor) Clements, John (Marlene) Warrick, all of Blair, Gordon Warrick of Othello, WA; daughter-in-law Teri Warrick of Blair; 13 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; brother Carol Warrick of Larnard, KS; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by son Richard; 13 brothers and sisters.

FUNERAL SERVICE 10:30am Friday at Country Bible Church, Blair. Burial will follow services at the Blair Cemetery. VISITATION will begin at 3pm Thursday with family receiving friends from 5-7pm at the funeral home. CAMPBELL-AMAN FUNERAL HOME Blair, NE 402-426-2191

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In Loving Memory of Harland “Hap” Hayes Warrick

Born July 30, 1922; Entered Into Rest December 23, 2013

Life Celebration 10:30 AM Friday, December 27,2013 Country Bible Church, Blair, Nebraska. Words of Comfort: Pastor Gary Warrick. Speakers and Slide Presentation: Grandchildren. Musical Selections: “The Old Rugged Cross”-Ray Price; “You Raise Me Up”-Josh Groban; “Grandpa”-The Judds

Pallbearers – Grandsons: Heath Warrick, Heath Reyzlik, Ryan Warrick, Greg Clements, Matt Clements, Colin Warrick, and Jared Warrick

Honorary Pallbearers – Granddaughters: Laurie (Warrick) Kern, Carie (Warrick) Miller, Morgan (Warrick) Echtenkamp, Katie Clements, Olivia Warrick, Maggie Warrick

Final Resting Place: Blair Cemetery, Blair, Nebraska

“Hap”—an appropriately named happy baby who became a
happy man. A child among many children whose eventual
passion was his own close-knit clan.

It all started quickly with his own precious lady,
who would soon be the mother of his six little babies.

As the years passed by, more children arrived, to the delight and enjoyment of this hard-working guy.

He loved them all and spoke of each often, Made them al feel special and made their hearts soften.

He and his “beautiful bride” provided a home where they all could Gather, filled with love, kindness, togetherness, and laughter.

Nothing could replace this special farm where the noise of town was drown and where work effortlessly mixed with fun and rarely got anybody down.

A heaven on earth one might say, a place where you wanted to and succeeded in residing until your final day.

Our wish for you is that you have arrived at your new place, your heaven in heaven, hopefully a similar space.

The birds are chirping, the fire is crackling, the fish are swimming, the putts are sinking, the sun is shining and you and Rich are grinning.

The grass is green and doesn’t need mowing, the deer are running, your coffee is brimming, and the Cardinals are winning.

We hope that you are looking down at all you and your beautiful bride created with a smile on your face. You need not worry, she will be cared for in your safe precious place.

Our days were better when you were here, You will be held close to our heats, we will all keep you near.

Love – your loving family

A Tribute to Dad (on his 90th birthday, July 30, 2012, written by Cheryl Warrick Clements)

When your mother turned ninety a poem you would write, A tribute to the wonderful woman you remember with delight!

And now that you have reached this amazing milestone, It’s my turn to write you this poem.

Although our family isn’t as large as your mother’s The love you gave us goes beyond all others.

So once again God has blessed the Warrick family With parents that have been just heavenly.

And as you told us many, many times, Your dad declared perfection when he looked into your eyes.

You knew that Kubie gal would be your wife, And with her you would share a wonderful life.

First there was Robert Amasa, born during the flood of ’52, Then came Janet Ann, your very own little Susie Q

Richard Harland was the next to arrive, A special son in everyone’s eyes.

Then it was my turn to be bounced on your knee, “little sister” Cheryl Marie.

John Meredith would arrive just thirteen months later, Another boy, what could be greater!

And just when you thought you were all through, Gordon Lynn was born to complete the family brood.

And now I hope that you don’t mind, From you, I took this last line.

So I’m trying to say what I hope was evident from the start— Is that we love you dad with all our heart.

~~~Obituaries and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public at Blair, Nebraska. ~~~

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