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10251. John Jos Clancy Sr and Donna B (Hager) Holman, “Lancaster County Nebraska Marriage Licenses,” February 23, 1996, Lancaster County, NE, 94, https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/aspx/cnty/clerk/marrsrch.aspx.
10252. “Donna Belle Hager Chapman,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101605027, 101605027.
10253. “Obituaries,” Grace Mertz Mason Waldman, Lincoln Journal Star, Lincoln, NE, June 13, 2017, A4.
October 4, 1933 - June 9, 2017
Grace Mertz Mason Waldman, 83, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017, in Lincoln. From her birth on October 4, 1933, to her death, she nourished the people around her with love, faith and kindness. She was born in St Paul Minnesota, and was adopted by Grace (Orlikowski) Penn with half-brother, Bob and Don Holman in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Grace served in the Air Force from 1951-1952.
On June 6, 1953, she was united in marriage with Louis Mason. The couple had one daughter and two sons. Grace later married Robert "Bob" Waldman on April 10, 1982. Her special interests included gardening, spending time with family and friends and shopping for bargains.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bob; mother, Grace; and step-dad, Ed Penn. She is survived by her daughter, Susan and Rod Swanson; Louis Jr. and Gloria Mason; David and Kimberly Mason; her grandchildren, Frank Zwonecheck, Louis Mason III, Trevor, Kyle and Josh Mason; her step-daughters, Susan and Rodney Peterson and Beth and Dennis Garbers.
Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 14, at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. In lieu of flowers, the family request donation to the Alzheimer's Association, Great Plains Chapter, 1500 S. 70th, Suite 201, Lincoln, NE 68506.
October 4, 1933 - June 9, 2017
Grace Mertz Mason Waldman, 83, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017, in Lincoln. From her birth on October 4, 1933, to her death, she nourished the people around her with love, faith and kindness. She was born in St Paul Minnesota, and was adopted by Grace (Orlikowski) Penn with half-brother, Bob and Don Holman in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Grace served in the Air Force from 1951-1952.
On June 6, 1953, she was united in marriage with Louis Mason. The couple had one daughter and two sons. Grace later married Robert "Bob" Waldman on April 10, 1982. Her special interests included gardening, spending time with family and friends and shopping for bargains.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bob; mother, Grace; and step-dad, Ed Penn. She is survived by her daughter, Susan and Rod Swanson; Louis Jr. and Gloria Mason; David and Kimberly Mason; her grandchildren, Frank Zwonecheck, Louis Mason III, Trevor, Kyle and Josh Mason; her step-daughters, Susan and Rodney Peterson and Beth and Dennis Garbers.
Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 14, at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. In lieu of flowers, the family request donation to the Alzheimer's Association, Great Plains Chapter, 1500 S. 70th, Suite 201, Lincoln, NE 68506.
10254. “Obituaries,” Kenneth W Sherwood, Lincoln Journal Star.
July 24, 1939 - December 14, 2018
Kenneth W. Sherwood was born on July 24, 1939 in Lincoln, NE to Kenneth D. and Rachel Sherwood. He passed away on December 14, 2018 at his home in Omaha.
Ken was retired from Lancaster County where he worked as a Right of Way Manager and designed roads. He was a member of the Denton Historical Society and Wesley Chapel Cemetery Board. He served as a Fireman for the Southwest Rural Fire District. Ken also served on the Rokeby School Board.
He is survived by his wife Karen Sherwood; daughter Staci (Mike) Stuhr; son Kenneth Sherwood II and his significant other Jodi; granddaughters Caryn (Ryan) Grazier, Megan Stuhr and fiancé Jason Potthoff, Rachel Sherwood, and Rebecca Sherwood; brothers Ronnie (Glenda), Jack (Stephanie), and Gary (Susie). Ken was preceded in death by his parents; sisters and their spouses Jean (Jerry), Eleanor (Bob), Pat (Bob), Ruth; brothers Dean (Ruth) and Alvin.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday December 19 at 11:00 AM at Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home (4040 A St) with a time to visit with family beginning at 10:00 AM the morning of the service. Memorials can be directed to Trinity Chapel Church in Rokeby or the Denton Historical Society.
July 24, 1939 - December 14, 2018
Kenneth W. Sherwood was born on July 24, 1939 in Lincoln, NE to Kenneth D. and Rachel Sherwood. He passed away on December 14, 2018 at his home in Omaha.
Ken was retired from Lancaster County where he worked as a Right of Way Manager and designed roads. He was a member of the Denton Historical Society and Wesley Chapel Cemetery Board. He served as a Fireman for the Southwest Rural Fire District. Ken also served on the Rokeby School Board.
He is survived by his wife Karen Sherwood; daughter Staci (Mike) Stuhr; son Kenneth Sherwood II and his significant other Jodi; granddaughters Caryn (Ryan) Grazier, Megan Stuhr and fiancé Jason Potthoff, Rachel Sherwood, and Rebecca Sherwood; brothers Ronnie (Glenda), Jack (Stephanie), and Gary (Susie). Ken was preceded in death by his parents; sisters and their spouses Jean (Jerry), Eleanor (Bob), Pat (Bob), Ruth; brothers Dean (Ruth) and Alvin.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday December 19 at 11:00 AM at Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home (4040 A St) with a time to visit with family beginning at 10:00 AM the morning of the service. Memorials can be directed to Trinity Chapel Church in Rokeby or the Denton Historical Society.
10255. “Samuel Raymond Wright, Sr,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71815020, 71815020.
10256. “Addie Genoa Tekell Wright,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71815085, 71815085.
10257. “James Arthur Bridges,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85853350, 85853350.
10258. “Marriage Licenses Issued,” James Arthur Bridges and Bonnie Nadyne Jenkins, Oakland Tribune, Oakland, CA, August 20, 1943, 21.
BRIDGES, James Arthur, 18. , Roscoe, JENKINS, Bonnie Nadyne, 17, 1511 1/2 Everett Street, Alameda.
BRIDGES, James Arthur, 18. , Roscoe, JENKINS, Bonnie Nadyne, 17, 1511 1/2 Everett Street, Alameda.
10259. “Licenses Issued,” James Arthur Bridges and Catherine Renilda Officer, Oakland Tribune, Oakland, CA, September 12, 1951, 39.
BRIDGES-OFFICER—James Arthur Bridges, 26, and Catherine Renilda Officer, 27, both Piedmont.
BRIDGES-OFFICER—James Arthur Bridges, 26, and Catherine Renilda Officer, 27, both Piedmont.
10260. “Catherine Renilda Officer Bridges,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/200901145, 200901145.
10261. “J C Meacham,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202375033, 202375033.
10262. “Alice Meacham,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202375001, 202375001.
10263. “Death Notices,” Alice Martha Meacham, The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, CA, June 9, 1952, 36.
MEACHAM, Alice M., mother of Mrs. Treg Brown.
Services and Interment Kingsley, Ia. Pierce Brothers’ Valley, directors.
MEACHAM, Alice M., mother of Mrs. Treg Brown.
Services and Interment Kingsley, Ia. Pierce Brothers’ Valley, directors.
10264. “Father Kills Self. Son Gets Married,” George Dittus (suicide), Ray G Dittus and Annie T Nagle (marriage), The San Francisco Examiner, San Francisco, CA, June 19, 1909, 4.
File: GeorgeDittus_suicide_marriage_announcement
File: GeorgeDittus_suicide_marriage_announcement
10265. History of Sacramento County, California, G Walter Reed, Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, California, 1923, 850.
(In entry for Hiatt T. Hiatt)
Andrew N. Anderson was married at Sacramento on September 21, 1904, to Miss Minnie Nagle, a native of Sacramento and the daughter of William and Mary (Sheehan) Nagle, who were early settlers at Courtland, Cal. After marriage, Mr. Nagle farmed Mr. Sheehan’s ranch for a few years, and then he was for years associated with the San Francisco municipal railroads. Today he enjoys a pension in retirement. They had two children: Annie, Mrs. Dittus of Sacramento; and Minnie, now Mrs. Anderson, a graduate of St. Joseph Academy. One child, Ila, has added to the happiness of Mr. and Mrs. Anderson’s married life. Mr. Anderson is a member of Valley Lodge, No. 559, B. P. O. Elks.
(In entry for Hiatt T. Hiatt)
Andrew N. Anderson was married at Sacramento on September 21, 1904, to Miss Minnie Nagle, a native of Sacramento and the daughter of William and Mary (Sheehan) Nagle, who were early settlers at Courtland, Cal. After marriage, Mr. Nagle farmed Mr. Sheehan’s ranch for a few years, and then he was for years associated with the San Francisco municipal railroads. Today he enjoys a pension in retirement. They had two children: Annie, Mrs. Dittus of Sacramento; and Minnie, now Mrs. Anderson, a graduate of St. Joseph Academy. One child, Ila, has added to the happiness of Mr. and Mrs. Anderson’s married life. Mr. Anderson is a member of Valley Lodge, No. 559, B. P. O. Elks.
10266. “Obituaries,” Morten Jerry Davis, San Bernardino Sun, San Bernardino, CA, December 1, 2006.
JERRY DAVIS Morten Jerry Davis, born June 10, 1938, in Walla Walla, WA, died November 25, 2006, in Redlands, CA. A Loma Linda Medical Center chaplain for 34 years, principally as the chaplaincy program chairman, Jerry Davis participated in educating over 2,000 chaplains, now scattered all over the world. He also affili ated with the chaplaincy office at the Jerry Pettis Veteran's Hospital in Loma Linda for 20 years, supervised in the Marriage & Family Counseling Program at Loma Linda University's graduate school, and as associate professor in the division of religion. Jerry had lived in Walla Walla and Yakima, WA, Yucaipa and La Mesa, CA, before settling into a house with his mother's new husband, Ben Johnson, in Spring Valley. The new house spurred his life-long commitment to having a house of his own, manifested in t he skilled improvements he has made in the homes he ultimately established with his wife of 47 years, Sylvia. Jerry readily acknowledged the strength of Sylvia's academics that made him serious about education. In turn, he supported her completion of college and a master's degree after their marriage. For his education, Jerry attended San Diego Academy, where his milk delivery route brought in funds for tuition; he pursued a bachelor's degree at La Sierra College, a master's at Andrews University, then a doctorate of religion at Claremont School of Theology, CA. In Claremont he pastored the Claremont Seventh-day Adventist Church, and later became associate pastor at the LA White Memorial Church. He won a federal grant for a project in Watts that engaged students in summer employment before he and Sylvia moved to Redlands with their two sons, Mark, and Clark. It was here that he embarked on the career that was to influence so many lives in one-on-one ministry at the hospital. Still a highly sought after sp eaker, Chaplain Jerry made a distinctive impact on his audiences. A San Bernardino lawyer recalls his Loma Linda eighth grade graduation in the 70's when Jerry spoke to graduates expecting to change the world: "You won't be able to change a lot of things," Jerry said, "but one thing you can be in control of is your attitude." An active leader of youth in University Church in the 70's, he voluntarily faced the teens of that era. Now Boomers, they recall his impact: "He seemed so thoughtful, so in touch with what really mattered to us kids. That was a restless era, but when he talked, everybody really listened. He made religion relevant at a time when it was cool not to be into such values." Overseeing his youthful charges, Jerry staged a series of dramatic productions dealing with social and ethical issues, such as a Joan of Arc play and portions of Jesus Christ, Super Star. One participant recalls, "He cast me as Cromwell's daughter. I was shy and timid, and I know now he must have done this to draw me out. " Another of his players, now a drama professor, recalls, "He gave me lines to learn; I was scared nearly out of my skin, but he made me feel good about what I did." In the 80's, Jerry sponsored an ambitious and successful building program at Loma Linda Academy, and as recently as last month remained an overseer and promoter of a $10 million building project at Loma Linda University Church, where his listeners knew he would be cogent, prepared, and personally generous. A devoted father and grandfather, J erry liked nothing better than to philosophize and enjoy a boating adventure with his family. He was an adoring grandfather to Mark and wife Jan's two daughters, Lauren and Elli, arrived in 2001 and 2006. Three months before the birth of Clark and Cheryl's son, Jackson Patrick, in 2002, Clark's death of a congenital heart defect saddened the family. His courageous battle with cancer ended on November 25. A memorial service is scheduled at Loma Linda University Church at 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 2. T he family aligns with Jerry's commitment in requesting that gifts be made to the Loma Linda University building fund, which Jerry promoted because he believed it would enhance the ministry of the members who worship at the church he so long supported.
JERRY DAVIS Morten Jerry Davis, born June 10, 1938, in Walla Walla, WA, died November 25, 2006, in Redlands, CA. A Loma Linda Medical Center chaplain for 34 years, principally as the chaplaincy program chairman, Jerry Davis participated in educating over 2,000 chaplains, now scattered all over the world. He also affili ated with the chaplaincy office at the Jerry Pettis Veteran's Hospital in Loma Linda for 20 years, supervised in the Marriage & Family Counseling Program at Loma Linda University's graduate school, and as associate professor in the division of religion. Jerry had lived in Walla Walla and Yakima, WA, Yucaipa and La Mesa, CA, before settling into a house with his mother's new husband, Ben Johnson, in Spring Valley. The new house spurred his life-long commitment to having a house of his own, manifested in t he skilled improvements he has made in the homes he ultimately established with his wife of 47 years, Sylvia. Jerry readily acknowledged the strength of Sylvia's academics that made him serious about education. In turn, he supported her completion of college and a master's degree after their marriage. For his education, Jerry attended San Diego Academy, where his milk delivery route brought in funds for tuition; he pursued a bachelor's degree at La Sierra College, a master's at Andrews University, then a doctorate of religion at Claremont School of Theology, CA. In Claremont he pastored the Claremont Seventh-day Adventist Church, and later became associate pastor at the LA White Memorial Church. He won a federal grant for a project in Watts that engaged students in summer employment before he and Sylvia moved to Redlands with their two sons, Mark, and Clark. It was here that he embarked on the career that was to influence so many lives in one-on-one ministry at the hospital. Still a highly sought after sp eaker, Chaplain Jerry made a distinctive impact on his audiences. A San Bernardino lawyer recalls his Loma Linda eighth grade graduation in the 70's when Jerry spoke to graduates expecting to change the world: "You won't be able to change a lot of things," Jerry said, "but one thing you can be in control of is your attitude." An active leader of youth in University Church in the 70's, he voluntarily faced the teens of that era. Now Boomers, they recall his impact: "He seemed so thoughtful, so in touch with what really mattered to us kids. That was a restless era, but when he talked, everybody really listened. He made religion relevant at a time when it was cool not to be into such values." Overseeing his youthful charges, Jerry staged a series of dramatic productions dealing with social and ethical issues, such as a Joan of Arc play and portions of Jesus Christ, Super Star. One participant recalls, "He cast me as Cromwell's daughter. I was shy and timid, and I know now he must have done this to draw me out. " Another of his players, now a drama professor, recalls, "He gave me lines to learn; I was scared nearly out of my skin, but he made me feel good about what I did." In the 80's, Jerry sponsored an ambitious and successful building program at Loma Linda Academy, and as recently as last month remained an overseer and promoter of a $10 million building project at Loma Linda University Church, where his listeners knew he would be cogent, prepared, and personally generous. A devoted father and grandfather, J erry liked nothing better than to philosophize and enjoy a boating adventure with his family. He was an adoring grandfather to Mark and wife Jan's two daughters, Lauren and Elli, arrived in 2001 and 2006. Three months before the birth of Clark and Cheryl's son, Jackson Patrick, in 2002, Clark's death of a congenital heart defect saddened the family. His courageous battle with cancer ended on November 25. A memorial service is scheduled at Loma Linda University Church at 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 2. T he family aligns with Jerry's commitment in requesting that gifts be made to the Loma Linda University building fund, which Jerry promoted because he believed it would enhance the ministry of the members who worship at the church he so long supported.
10267. “Warren Clark Davis,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94516972, 94516972.
10268. “Father of the Bride Officiates as Sylvia Clark Weds Jerry Davis,” Morten Jerry Davis and Sylvia June Clark, Redlands Daily Facts, Redlands, CA, August 18, 1959, 3.
W. B. Clark, dean of students at the College of Medical Evangelists in Loma Linda, officiated at the Saturday night wedding of his daughter, Sylvia June, to Morten Jerry Davis in the Church on the Hill, Loma Linda.
W. B. Clark, dean of students at the College of Medical Evangelists in Loma Linda, officiated at the Saturday night wedding of his daughter, Sylvia June, to Morten Jerry Davis in the Church on the Hill, Loma Linda.
10269. “Jessie James Shuck,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49779395, 49779395.
10270. “Lillian H Shuck,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49779427, 49779427.
10271. “Cleo O Watson,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93627657, 93627657.
10272. “Etta Jane Graham Smith,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/151929319, 151929319.
10273. “Paul Curtis Short,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103816010, 103816010.
10274. “Death Notices,” Paul Curtis Short, The Tennessean, Nashville, TN, November 23, 1972, 104.
File: PaulCurtisShort_Obituary
File: PaulCurtisShort_Obituary
10275. “Hershell Gray Biggs,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148601552, 148601552.
10276. “Horace Brinson Biggs, Sr,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/97491604, 97491604.
10277. “Rosemary Majestic Briggs,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144516336, 144516336.
10278. “Ava Manilla Meador Hammock,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24705826, 24705826.
10279. “Death Notices,” Louise B Wilkinson, The Tennessean, Nashville, TN, June 30, 1996.
File: LouiseBWilkinson_Obituary
File: LouiseBWilkinson_Obituary
10280. “Virginia Biggs Hammock,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39963586, 39963586.
10281. “Jacob Winford “J.W.” Hammock,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24727827, 24727827.
10282. Lincoln Police Department, “In Remembrance,” https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/police/about/remembrance.htm.
George Gohde
October 5, 1903 - January 3, 1961
George Gohde was born on October 5, 1903, in Fairmont, Minnesota. He attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and was a curfew officer. On September 16, 1927, he became a Lincoln patrolman. On June 1, 1928, he resigned. He was reappointed on June 25, 1943, as a traffic clerk, promoted to desk sergeant, and later to sergeant in charge of the Record Bureau. He was promoted to lieutenant in charge of Records on September 26, 1951, and continued as lieutenant of the Violations Bureau until his death on January 3, 1961. Lt. Gohde served on the Lincoln Police Department for 18 years. His survivors included his wife, Virginia, his daughter, his son and several grandchildren.
George Gohde
October 5, 1903 - January 3, 1961
George Gohde was born on October 5, 1903, in Fairmont, Minnesota. He attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and was a curfew officer. On September 16, 1927, he became a Lincoln patrolman. On June 1, 1928, he resigned. He was reappointed on June 25, 1943, as a traffic clerk, promoted to desk sergeant, and later to sergeant in charge of the Record Bureau. He was promoted to lieutenant in charge of Records on September 26, 1951, and continued as lieutenant of the Violations Bureau until his death on January 3, 1961. Lt. Gohde served on the Lincoln Police Department for 18 years. His survivors included his wife, Virginia, his daughter, his son and several grandchildren.
10283. “Obituaries,” John Joseph ‘Jason’ Clancy, McCook Gazette, McCook, NE, February 18, 2008, https://www.mccookgazette.com/story/1312227.html.
July 23, 1935 - Feb. 13, 2008
HAYES CENTER -- John died on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008 at his home in Hayes Center. He was 72 years old.
John was born to David William and Veronica (Scott) Clancy on July 23, 1935 in Philadelphia, Pa. He grew up and was schooled mainly in Philadelphia. He attended Holy Ghost Preparatory School in Bensalem, Pa.,; University of Pennsylvania earning a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration and Temple University earning a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering.
On Oct. 10, 1998, John and Patty S. (Deisley) were married at the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church at the Stuhr Museum in Grand Island. They resided at Hayes Center.
John was a Korean Veteran being honorably discharged on July 22, 1959, from the Navy. He was a Tin Can Sailor. John had two uncontrollable diseases; one was alcoholism, which he defeated on Dec. 24, 1973, and the other was two strains of cancer, one of which defeated him.
John was a Webelos (Cub Scout) Eagle (Boy Scout), Assistant Scout Master, Scout Master, and Assistant SEA Scout Master. Besides the various trips to skid rows and Medical Centers, he and two fellow officers opened a business. He was well traveled and was known by many state and county officials, particularly sheriffs, clerks and highway superintendents.
Jason was his professional name and he was well known for his talks in the fields of safety and alcoholism. He held offices up to chairman in several including American Red Cross Safety and National Fire Protection Association. Jason was employed with Nebraska Intergovernmental Risk Management Association (NIRMA) at the time of his death.
Some would ask how so much could be done in such a short time and he would tell them "I was Irish, a drunk, a fighter and a fool. I was finally able to sober up and through the use of spiritual tools; it's been one hell-of-a-ride".
Preceding him in death were his parents; one son; and father-in-law, Louis Deisley.
Survivors include his wife, Pat of Hayes Center; son, Robert LaRocca and fiancé, Shannon Lee of Lincoln; son Troy Stover and wife, Renay of Grand Island; daughter, Mindy Hackel and husband, Jon of Ord; five grandchildren, Andrew and Rachel Stover, Payton Hackel, and Haley and Faith Andreesen; two brothers; one sister, Barbara Ann; mother-in-law, Alice Deisley of Franklin; and many nieces and nephew and a host of friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in his name to the Callahan Cancer Center at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, the Hayes Center EMT's, or the McCook Community Home Health/Hospice.
John has chosen cremation. A celebration of his life will be at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook, on Friday, 10 a.m., with Pastor Fay Ann Blaylock officiating.
Another celebration will be at Roper and Sons Funeral Home in Lincoln, 4300 East "O" Street, on Saturday, Feb. 23, at 3 p.m., with Rev. Cole Fowler officiating. Inurnment will be at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Bloomington at a later date.
Friends may sign his book at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home during business hours or send condolences online at www.carpenterbreland.com.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.
July 23, 1935 - Feb. 13, 2008
HAYES CENTER -- John died on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008 at his home in Hayes Center. He was 72 years old.
John was born to David William and Veronica (Scott) Clancy on July 23, 1935 in Philadelphia, Pa. He grew up and was schooled mainly in Philadelphia. He attended Holy Ghost Preparatory School in Bensalem, Pa.,; University of Pennsylvania earning a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration and Temple University earning a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering.
On Oct. 10, 1998, John and Patty S. (Deisley) were married at the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church at the Stuhr Museum in Grand Island. They resided at Hayes Center.
John was a Korean Veteran being honorably discharged on July 22, 1959, from the Navy. He was a Tin Can Sailor. John had two uncontrollable diseases; one was alcoholism, which he defeated on Dec. 24, 1973, and the other was two strains of cancer, one of which defeated him.
John was a Webelos (Cub Scout) Eagle (Boy Scout), Assistant Scout Master, Scout Master, and Assistant SEA Scout Master. Besides the various trips to skid rows and Medical Centers, he and two fellow officers opened a business. He was well traveled and was known by many state and county officials, particularly sheriffs, clerks and highway superintendents.
Jason was his professional name and he was well known for his talks in the fields of safety and alcoholism. He held offices up to chairman in several including American Red Cross Safety and National Fire Protection Association. Jason was employed with Nebraska Intergovernmental Risk Management Association (NIRMA) at the time of his death.
Some would ask how so much could be done in such a short time and he would tell them "I was Irish, a drunk, a fighter and a fool. I was finally able to sober up and through the use of spiritual tools; it's been one hell-of-a-ride".
Preceding him in death were his parents; one son; and father-in-law, Louis Deisley.
Survivors include his wife, Pat of Hayes Center; son, Robert LaRocca and fiancé, Shannon Lee of Lincoln; son Troy Stover and wife, Renay of Grand Island; daughter, Mindy Hackel and husband, Jon of Ord; five grandchildren, Andrew and Rachel Stover, Payton Hackel, and Haley and Faith Andreesen; two brothers; one sister, Barbara Ann; mother-in-law, Alice Deisley of Franklin; and many nieces and nephew and a host of friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in his name to the Callahan Cancer Center at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, the Hayes Center EMT's, or the McCook Community Home Health/Hospice.
John has chosen cremation. A celebration of his life will be at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook, on Friday, 10 a.m., with Pastor Fay Ann Blaylock officiating.
Another celebration will be at Roper and Sons Funeral Home in Lincoln, 4300 East "O" Street, on Saturday, Feb. 23, at 3 p.m., with Rev. Cole Fowler officiating. Inurnment will be at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Bloomington at a later date.
Friends may sign his book at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home during business hours or send condolences online at www.carpenterbreland.com.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.
10284. “John Joseph “Jason” Clancy,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24740393, 24740393.
10285. “Divorce decrees,” John Jos Clancy and Donna B Clancy, Lincoln Journal Star, Lincoln, NE, September 25, 1996, 12.
Clancy, John Jos and Donna B.
Clancy, John Jos and Donna B.
10286. Alissa Jean Anderson, “Not legally married to Carl,” Carl Joseph Bullock and Gertrude Estelle Wood, https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/collaborate/KCQX-7P9, October 15, 2018.
They got married but Gertrude’s father had the marriage annulled according to Gertrude. Gertrude then stayed in her sisters attic for 9 months until she gave birth to my grandmother, Gertrude mae Wood-Bullock, now Elizabeth Bess Whittington. After she was a day old she was left on the doorstep of Abigal rachael nutter and William John Whittington. When they passed away she was legally adopted to Freddie Lawson Whittington their son and his first wife Nora bell griffing.
They got married but Gertrude’s father had the marriage annulled according to Gertrude. Gertrude then stayed in her sisters attic for 9 months until she gave birth to my grandmother, Gertrude mae Wood-Bullock, now Elizabeth Bess Whittington. After she was a day old she was left on the doorstep of Abigal rachael nutter and William John Whittington. When they passed away she was legally adopted to Freddie Lawson Whittington their son and his first wife Nora bell griffing.
10287. Fern Mae Huddleston, “Texas Deaths, 1890-1976,” January 4, 1966, Garland, Dallas County, TX, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K7DS-555.
File: FernMaeHuddleston_DeathCert
File: FernMaeHuddleston_DeathCert
10288. Richard Hall Sidles, “Texas Deaths, 1890-1976,” February 22, 1974, Temple, Bell County, TX, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K36T-TVN.
File: RichardHallSidles_DeathCert
File: RichardHallSidles_DeathCert
10289. “Richard H Sidles,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/107609680, 107609680.
10290. “Doris M Sidles,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/107609679, 107609679.
10291. “Charles William “Charley” Switzer,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6168223, 6168223.
10292. “Ellen Eileen Horn Switzer Lakey,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6170905, 6170905.
10293. “Margaret Louise Whalen Switzer,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6241804, 6241804.
10294. “William Michael Switzer,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6205496, 6205496.
10295. “Willis Francis Lakey,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6194839, 6194839.
10296. “Evert Owen Switzer,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73189427, 73189427.
10297. “Dora Linda Gentry Switzer,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/187085468, 187085468.
10298. “Rose Ellen “Rosie” Switzer [McQueen] Bradshaw,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23014487, 23014487.
10299. “Mary Faye Quigley,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86989545, 86989545.
10300. “Evert Owen Switzer,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/160934442, 160934442.
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