Harold G. Garbers, 88, of Columbus, Nebraska died Friday, January 2, 2004 at the Beverly Healthcare in Columbus.

There will be a prayer service on Monday, January 5, 2004, 1:30 P.M. at the Gass Haney Funeral Home followed by a military graveside service at the Roselawn Cemetery in Columbus. The military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Hartman Post # 84 Honor Guard. A memorial service will be held on Monday at 2:30 P.M. at the First Baptist Church in Columbus with the Rev. Dr. Larry Adams and Rev. Tom Washington officiating. There is no visitation. Memorials are suggested to the Rescue Mission or donor's choice.

Harold G. Garbers was born November 3, 1915 in Columbus, Nebraska to Henry & Augusta (Kablowsky) Garbers. He attended Columbus Public Schools. In 1939 Harold joined the Nebraska National Guard and on December 23, 1940 joined the US Army, serving in the 110 Medical Corp attached to the 134th Infantry 35th Division, ETO. He was honorably discharged on November 1, 1945. 

Harold married Thelma Mihulka on May 21, 1941 in Columbus. He worked at Behlen Manufacturing for 35 years. Harold helped organize the Behlen Fire Brigade and was a charter member of the Columbus United Federal Credit Union. Harold was a member of the American Legion and the church where he had served as a trustee and a deacon.

Harold is survived by: 
Wife - Thelma Garbers - Columbus, NE 

Son - Jim Garbers - Dover, NH 

Daughter - DeAnn (Bill) Finley - Columbus, NE 

Son - John (Carolyn) Garbers - Columbus, NE 

Son - Bill (Cathy) Garbers - Columbus, NE 

Daughter - Lori (Noland) Weisser - Bellevue, NE 

19 Grandchildren  
17 Great-Grandchildren 
Sister-in-law - Mildred Garbers - Columbus, NE

Harold was preceded in death by: 
Parents - Henry & Augusta (Kablowsky) Garbers
Infant Daughter - Karen Garbers
Sister - Olga Schutte
Brother - Walter Garbers

SERVICE FOLDER

God hath not promised
Skies always blue.
Flower-strewn pathways
All our lives through:
God hath not promised
Sun without rain,
Joy without sorrow,
Peace without pain.

But God hath promised
Strength for the day;
Rest for the labor,
Light for the way;
Grace for the trials,
Help from above;
Unfailing sympathy,
Undying love…


In Memory Of

Harold G. Garbers

Born
Wednesday, November 3, 1915
Columbus, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Friday, January 2, 2004
Columbus, Nebraska

Memorial Service
Monday, January 05, 2004          2:30 P.M.
First Baptist Church
Columbus, Nebraska

Officiating
Rev. Dr. Larry Adams
Rev. Thomas Washington

Music
Marilyn Nolan - Organist
Bill & Cathy Garbers - Duet
"In The Garden"
"How Great Thou Art"

Interment
Roselawn Memorial Cemetery
Columbus, Nebraska

Military Honors
American Legion Honor Guard
Hartman Post 84