Walter "Pinky" R. Warburton

Walter R. "Pinky" Warburton, 71, died Sunday, December 19, 2004 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook.

On August 22, 1933, he was born to Fred Alton and Goldie Mae (Larreau) Warburton at Oberlin, Kansas. He attended McCook Public Schools. He served in the National Guard for a number of years.

He married Thelma Meissner in Oberlin, Kansas on March 14, 1953. To this union five children were born. They lived in the McCook community all their married life.

Pinky worked for J.D. Messer Roofing and 7-Up Bottling Company from 1959-1974. In 1974, he was employed by Dayco as an air-water charger. He retired in 1999 after 24 ½ years of dedicated service.

He enjoyed fishing, hand held games, puzzles and a coin and pen collection.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife Thelma on Nov. 6, 2000; an infant daughter, Elaine Marie; and one brother Claude "Rocky" Warburton.

Survivors include his son, Galen Warburton and wife, Dorothea, of McCook; three daughters, Glenda Critchfield of McCook, Laura and husband, Doug Callihan, of Abilene, KS and Jeanne Rodarmel of McCook; one brother, Robert "Red" Warburton of Gering; sister, Pauline "Polly" Childs of Crete; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and faithful friend, Taco, his dog.

Memorials may be given in his name.

Visitation will be Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday 9:00 a.m. until time of service.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, December 22, 2004, 2:00 p.m. at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home with Jerry Beckenhauer officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook is in charge of the arrangements.