Donald G "Tuffy" Pond

Donald G."Tuffy" Pond, age 83 of Holbrook, passed away at the Cambridge Manor in Cambridge, NE on July 11, 2016. Was born on May 16, 1933 south of Alma in Harlan County, Nebraska to Floyd J. and Mary E. (Lochert) Pond. Don was the fourth of six children born to the family. Don received his education in Alma graduating from Alma High School in 1951.

On January 8, 1956 he was united in marriage to Shirley Stout at Marys Catholic Church in Orleans, NE. Don and Shirley made their home in various places in the Midwest, settling down in Holbrook. Don worked construction as a general contractor.

Growing up in rural Nebraska Don and his brothers learned to hunt and trap and an early age. Don became a good steward of the land and game. He hunted pheasants, duck, and bear and trapped many different fur bearing animals. He also was an avid fisherman. Don enjoyed hosting the Annual Holbrook Carp Shoot every spring.

Don loved to play cards with his friends. He was an accomplished guitar player He played with local groups and the Saggy Bottom Boys at different events. He enjoyed telling stories and tall tales along with a joking side of his nature.

Don was preceded in death by his parents; wife; Shirley on June 15, 2013, brothers: Lyle and Keith and his wife Kathy; brother in law: Bernard Hodge and a niece: Kathy Neville.

Don leaves his sisters: Marilyn Hodge of Holdrege; Sharon Snyder of Georgetown, TX; brother; Dale Pond of Kearney; nephews: Jeff and wife Jennifer Hodge of Orleans, NE; Kevin and wife Dianne Hodge of Orleans, NE; nieces: Janell and husband john Petersen of Sioux City, IA; Anjie and husband Jay Houkomp of Treynor, IA ; Special care giver: Matt Schulz of Holbrook.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2016 from 10:00 AM till after Rosary. Rosary will be recited on Thursday evening July 14, 2016 at 7:00 PM at the Lockenour-Jones Mortuary in Cambridge with Father Ken Wehrs and Deacon Tim Danek officiating. At graveside service will be held on Friday at 10:30 at the Oxford Cemetery in Oxford, Nebraska. Memorial may be left in dons name to St. Judes Hospital. Friends may leave on-line condolences at lockenour.com.