George Bardwell

January 25, 1931 - March 16, 2020

With his family by his side, George Bardwell died peacefully on March 16, 2020. He was 89. George was born in Wyandotte County, Kansas on January 25, 1931 to Alonzo and Lillian (Rogers) Bardwell. George was a gentle soul and a hard worker. He worked for Wilson Meat-Packing Company until it closed in 1975 and Stafos Farms until his retirement. George was married to his wife Mercy (Villa) for over 50 years. They had five children. George loved his family, planting flowers, and his dogs. He was especially fond of his dogs Patches and Riley. George was preceded in death by his wife Mercy, his son Benjamin, and his daughter-in-law Carol. He is survived by his children John of Oceanside, California; Michael (Marsha) of Rockwall, Texas; Luciana (Jolie) of Kansas City, Missouri; Linda (Randy) of Kansas City, Kansas; 10 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren. Due to current public health concerns, the family will not hold a funeral or memorial service at this time. A celebration of life will be held at a future date. In lieu of the service, please consider adopting a pet or making a contribution to your local animal shelter in George’s name.