Barbara Ann Nichols, 67, of North Platte, NE, died Saturday, August 17, 2013, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE.

Barbara was born October 19, 1945 to Vernon James and V. Nadine Rakes Peterson at Istachatta, FL where she grew up and graduated from high school. She worked in the family business in Florida before moving to Kaysville, UT and attending beauty school in Layton, UT. She then worked for Sperry Univac making circuit boards and later with the school system in different capacities.

On July 31, 1976, Barbara married Clyde Nichols at Kaysville where they made their home until moving to North Platte in October 1988. Here she worked at Krispy Krust Bakery until 1990 when her health declined and she became a stay-at-home mom.

Barbara was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and worked in their library. She was active in the church all her life. Barbara also enjoyed bead work, sweater painting and crafts.

Survivors include her husband, Clyde, and two sons, Kyle (Kay) Nichols and Dewaine Nichols, all of North Platte; a daughter, Rhonda Nichols, of Kearney, NE; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Brenda (Doug) Erickson, of Kaysville and Cheryl Jackson, of Middleberg, FL; her brothers, Ronald (Karen) Peterson and Keith Peterson, all of Lehi, UT; her uncles, Del Rakes, of the Philippines and Hershel Rakes, of Logan, UT; several nieces, nephews and other family.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 23, 2013, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Inurnment will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. The family has established a memorial. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or prior to the service at the church. Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Patsy J. Howell, age 82, of North Platte, died August 17, 2013 at Linden Court. She was born on November 8, 1930 in Laurel, NE to Millard C. and Gertrude R. (Taylor) Spencer.
Patsy grew up in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School. She moved to Kansas where she married Forrest Howell in 1951. To this union four children were born; Becky, Chip, Nita, and Peggy. The family moved back to North Platte where Patsy worked at the Tomahawk Truck Stop and Mid Plains Community College. Patsy was a Past President of the Eagles Auxiliary, member of the Moose, the 600 bowling club, and was an avid Husker fan.
Survivors include three children, Becky (Mike) Leet of North Platte, Chip (Teresa) Howell of Lincoln, and Nita (Michael) Casey of Housatonic, MA; nine grandchildren, Edward Maline, Nicole (Rob Zanger) Maline, Jamz Turner, Anne (Christopher) D’Aniello, Sarah (Jeremy) Page, Kimberly (Eric) Anderson, Jason (Kristy) Howell, Joshua (Jamie) Howell, and Jenna (Levi) Lash; twelve great-grandchildren; siblings, Bill (Maralyn) Spencer of Springfield, NE and Ginger (Marty) Bomberger of North Platte; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her father Millard; mother Gertrude Given; step father, Mansel Given; a daughter, Peggy Howell; and a granddaughter, Elizabeth Ann Casey. A memorial has been established to the Alzheimer’s Memory Walk or to the donor’s choice. Online condolences can be made at www.adamsswanson.com.
Cremation was chosen and private family services will take place at a later date. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.