Obituary of Wendell Kidder

Wendell J. Kidder, 97, passed away in Pueblo, CO on November 25, 2010. Wendell was born on May 5, 1913 to Ellwood and Ada Belle (Caruth) Kidder in Owen, CO. He worked anywhere and at anything that would make his living, although his favorite occupation was working with cattle and horses. He enjoyed working this line of work whether he was doing it for himself or others. He worked for several ranchers during his life and enjoyed working with the Rush Creek Ranch. Wendell married Bertha Caroline VonSeggern and to this union two children, a son, Don, and daughter, Janet, were born. After Bertha’s passing he met Lillian Sapp and the two of them were together until her passing. Wendell was a very sociable man; his family and friends would toast to that fact frequently. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellwood J. & Ada Belle (Caruth) Kidder, his partner, Lillian Sapp and his sister, Ivel Ruth Kidder. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Janet and son-in-law, Wayne Steele. Wendell is survived by his son, Don (Frances) Kidder and five grandchildren, Cindy, David and Jim Steele and their respective families, Karen Kidder-Liston and her family and Steven Kidder. He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.