Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Bridgeport with Pastor Ray Cook officiating. Inurnment will follow at Oregon Trail Memorial Cemetery in Bridgeport. At his request, cremation has taken place. Memorials may be given to the church or Festival of Hope.
Hardy was born on September 8, 1941 in Osceola, Nebraska to Chris and Edith (Anderson) Huggler. He graduated from Osceola High School. He married Shirley Cox and had three children Sheldon, Chris and Kate. He later married Elaine Bateman Handley on February 7, 1975 in Cheyenne, Wyoming and made their home in Alliance and moved to Bridgeport in 2013.
Hardy was a machinist with Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad for many years, retiring in 2006. He later worked at Walmart for 3 years.
Hardy enjoyed raising and showing Quarter horses, member of the AQHA, and was in many horse clubs. He was a member of the AARP and Weld County Sheriff’s Posse. He was an active member of the Lions club and enjoyed helping anyway.
He was proud to be top Bandsman in High School and very proud to have 42 years recovering from alcohol.
Survivors include his wife Elaine; children Sheldon (Jodi) Huggler, Chris (Tammy) Huggler, Kate (Marco) Zavala; step children Les (Nancy) Handley, Deanna Bishop, and Denise (Kerry) Walker; grandchildren Craig Huggler, Derek Tippit, Jordan Huggler, Austin (Danielle Rose ) Huggler, Aaron (Kaitlyn) Huggler, Whitney (Armando) Zavala, Flecity (Will) Mapp, Bubba (Vanessa) Zavala, Jilyanna Zavala, Alejandra Zavala, Jordan (Nick) Nelson, Amanda (Matt) Drost, Kody (Kathrine) Walker, Jamie (Chris) Walker, Justin (Stacy) Bishop, Ryan (Melinda) Bishop and sister –in-law Eileen (Charlie) Hickie and numerous nieces and nephews.
Hardy was preceded in death by his parents, brother Clair and Hardy’s first wife Shirley (Cox).
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bridgeportmemorialchapel.com for the Huggler family. Bridgeport Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
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