Obituary of John E. Bidgood

John E. Bidgood
  "Jack"

Age 91. John peacefully passed away at Menorah Manor in St. Petersburg Florida with his daughter by his side. He was born on March 8, 1926 in Joliet, IL and a lifelong Joliet, Lockport and a Plainfield, IL area resident, before relocating to Florida to be closer to his daughter one year ago. John was a fiercely proud World War II U.S. Navy Veteran and loved his God, his family and his country. He retired from Ceco Steel as a Manager of operations after many years of service. However, full time employment was not enough for Mr. John Bidgood, throughout his managerial career had always kept busy with other part time employment. He had technichical expertise in the heating and air conditioning field and worked for many prestigious local companies including Carnegie Oil, Pure Oil and Lockwood Furnace Company. John loved his life, most of all spending time with his family brought him the greatest joy, he also spent many calming hours in his garden. His life story would not be complete without the annual pilgrimage to Honolulu, Hawaii.  This is where John and his wife would truly connect and appreciate all the gifts life had given him.   Football was the sport of choice whether it was professional or college it was an event that was not to be missed. John was a wonderful person who had a kind word for everyone he met; he will be missed by all who knew him.  
 
Survived by two sons Robert (Donna) Bidgood, of Forsyth, MO and Donald (Liz) Bidgood Crossville, TN; his beloved daughter Marilyn (Martin) Walsh of South Pasadena, FL; one sister Jean (the late Ken) Carlson; one grandson Todd (Robin) Davis; one great granddaughter Marilyn (Matthew) Booth of Ocklawaha, FL; his great grandson Dylan Davis; great-great grandchildren Madalynn and Cater Booth and many nieces and nephews also survive.
 
Preceded in death by his wife, Rose Marie (Mitchka) Bidgood; his parents Charles and Hermie (nee Bonn) Bidgood; one brother Charles Bidgood; his granddaughter Lisa Bidgood; his grandson Lucas Davis and one son-in-law Joseph Schalasky.
 
Funeral services for John E. Bidgood will be Friday July 21, 2017 at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Chapel 3200 Black Road at Essington Rds., Joliet, IL at 10:00 a.m. Interment with full military honors will be conducted at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery under the auspices of the United States Navy. Visitation will be Thursday from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m. For more information please call (815) 741-5500 or visit his memory tribute at www.fredcdames.com