Gerald Leon Inman, 83, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, departed this life and into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on April 17, 2013, in Bend, Oregon.
Gerry was born Feb. 15, 1930, in Grinnell, Iowa, to Myrle (Buck) Inman and Grace Jones Inman. Gerry met his bride, Bettina, in 1951 and they celebrated 61 years of marriage this past summer. Prior to that, Gerry attended school in North Platte, graduating in 1949 and joined the Navy right out of high school, where he served as an electrician for four years. Gerry and Bettina made their first home in Mountain View, Calif., where they raised their three children. Gerry worked for Hewlett Packard and retired after 30 years with HP. Upon retiring, he took a sabbatical so that he and Bettina could sail the Pacific Ocean for five years. In 1989, they made their home in Sunriver, Oregon, where Gerry dabbled in real estate and pursued his passion for fly fishing, wind surfing and racquetball. For many years, Gerry and Bettina would escape the cold winters by driving their RV to San Carlos, Mexico, where he took on the challenge of kite boarding.
An avid sailor, Gerry sailed and raced several classes of sailboats. He qualified for the Olympic trials sailing team in the finn class, prior to the 1972 summer games in Munich, Germany.
Over the years, Gerry was very involved with the Shepherd’s House, a shelter for homeless men. He was also a member of Christian Life Center.
While Gerry had many interests and passions, his greatest love was his wife, Bettina. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother.
Gerry is survived by his wife, Bettina; daughters, Terri and Kimber; his son, Jeff; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; brother, Mick (Karen) Inman, of Hershey; plus numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Shepherd’s House, 1854 NE Division Street, Bend, OR 97701.
A celebration of life was held at the Christian Life Center of Bend on April 22.

Janet A. Hill, 74, of Ogallala, passed away on April 21, 2013, at the Ogallala Community Hospital.
Janet was born Nov. 12, 1938, at Amhearst, Colo., the daughter of Wayne and Alvina (Einsphar) Folker. She graduated from the Julesburg High School in 1957. On July 12, 1959, she married Bill Hill in North Platte. The couple had resided in North Platte and Loveland, Colo., prior to moving to Ogallala. Janet was employed as a meter maid for the North Platte Police Department and as a security officer at the North Platte airport. She had also worked at Ram Lanes and at the hospital in Loveland.
She enjoyed gardening and raising roses, painting, embroidery, crafts, crocheting and knitting. Janet was an avid Nebraska Cornhusker and Denver Bronco football fan. She loved and enjoyed her family and her “Itzi Girl” poodle. On April 13, she enjoyed the happy and special day of attending her first grandchild’s wedding. Janet’s grandchildren were the love of her life.
Janet was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Richard Folker.
Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Bill L. Hill Sr., of Ogalalla; her son, Bill L. (Julie) Hill Jr., of Cheyenne, Wyo.; her daughter, Cindy Hill Porter, of North Platte; her grandchildren, Jay Porter, of North Platte, Jenn (Pat) Porter Milne, of North Platte, Jake Hill and fiancé, Dee Harris, Chet (Mandy) Hill, of Cheyenne, Wyo.; her brother, Bob (Karron) Folker, of Omaha; her sister, Shirley (Bob) Nielsen, of Brady; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial has been established to the Fur the Love of Paws animal rescue in North Platte. Online condolences may be shared at gubserfuneralhome.com.
Services will be at 2 p.m. (MDT), Thursday, April 25, at the Gubser Funeral Chapel with Pastor Duane Dunwoody officiating. Burial will be at the Ogallala Cemetery. The casket will not be open and there will be no visitation. Gubser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lyle Elmer Kingston, 83, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away April 16, 2013, in Sedalia, Mo.
Lyle was born in Dixon County on Aug 19, 1929, to Ella and Elmer Kingston. After graduating high school, he joined the Navy for two years and then decided to move back to Nebraska to be with his family.
Lyle started working as a bricklayer and mason worker. Lyle brought his passion for the artistry of masonry work to every project he built. After raising his four children in North Platte, he met the love of his life, Joan. They were married in 1985. At age 51, Lyle made a career change and went to work with the Nebraska Game and Parks Department and with Joan by his side, he became the superintendent of the second largest park in Nebraska, Calumus Reservoir. Lyle loved working hard to make the park beautiful for everyone to enjoy. After 15 years, Lyle retired to Warsaw, Mo., where he enjoyed fishing and relaxing with Joan and their new friends.
Lyle lived his life with great character and integrity, but most importantly as a man of faith. He had a quick smile, joyous laugh and a twinkle in his eye that he shared with all who knew him.
Preceding him in death were his wife, Joan; and his parents.
Lyle will be missed by his sons, Terry, Garry (Janice); his daughters, Linda (Todd), Christy (Adam); his stepsons, Lloyd Schoolfield (Rosemary), Lyle Schoolfield; grandchildren, Courtney, Kyle, Max, Maverick, Tyler, Zach, Cory, Katie, Jacob, Sean, Samantha; and great-grandson, Taten. Lyle will also be missed by his brother, Gary (Diane) Kingston; sisters, Mona (Bob) Meyer, Shirley (Gene) Fletcher, Joyce (Gib) Splittgerber and Gale (Harold) Flesner and their families.
The family will have memorial services at 2 p.m., May 19, in Warsaw, Mo., at the First Baptist Church.
Published in North Platte Telegraph from April 23 to April 24, 2013
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