Pauline Harriett Stryson-Ritner- Musgrove, 96, of North Platte, passed away July 28, 2014 at Great Plains Health. She was born Sept. 17, 1917 to Levi and Hannah (Nelson) Stryson at Seneca, NE. She graduated from Alliance High School. In 1942, she was married to Earle Ritner. The couple lived in North Platte, where they owned and operated The Ritner Agency for many years. They were an exceptional team and shared many wonderful experiences working in the business together. Earle preceded Pauline in death on Sept. 4, 1979. She was united in marriage to Donald Musgrove in 1984. Pauline was a longtime member of First Baptist Church, American Legion Auxiliary, North Platte Hostesses and P.T.A. Her greatest joy was spending time with her two beloved grandchildren, Scott and Rachel, who were so fortunate to live only a few blocks away. She is survived by her daughter, Linda (Randy) Clavel of North Platte; grandchildren, Scott Anderson and Rachel Anderson; nephews, Larry Graham and Donald (Kathy) Graham; niece, Sylvia (David) Nelson; and many great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Earle Ritner and Donald Musgrove; brother and sister-in-law, Harland (Elsie) Stryson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Louise (Gary) Eaton, Ruth (Jimmy) Foltz and Mildred Stryson; and Cheryl Graham. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Memorials are suggested to the Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at First Baptist Church with Dave Logsdon officiating. Visitation with family receiving friends from 5 to 7 pm Tuesday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.
Pauline Harriett Stryson-Ritner- Musgrove
