Dwight E. “Buzz” Hindman
March 3, 1931 – September 12, 2021
Age 90
Buzz graduated from Bellevue High School with the class of 1948. He is a US Army veteran who served as an intelligence officer in allied-occupied Germany where he witnessed the beginning of the Cold War and rebuilding of post-war Europe. Buzz moved to California in 1956 and settled in San Jose where he worked for nearly 30 years as an engineer on IBM’s corporate real estate team. During his career at IBM, he also studied engineering at Cal Poly. In retirement, Buzz was an active community volunteer and served as American Legion Commander Post 458 in Bethel Island, CA. Above all, Buzz was kind to others.
Preceded in death by parents James W. & Ida Hindman, sister Joyce Vojtech, and former wife Laura Vargas.
Survived by son Robert Hindman; stepdaughter Kelly McGovern-Avila; stepgrandson Roman Avila; brothers James (Nina), Ron (Darline), Richard (Shirley), and Gary (Barbara) Hindman; sisters Jean Stewart and Jeanette (Hal) Capps; numerous nieces and nephews.
The family expresses their sincere thanks and gratitude to the staff at Eastern Nebraska Veterans’ Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Veterans’ Home would be appreciated. (veterans.nebraska.gov/envh)
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