Mary A. Elwood, 67, of North Platte passed away April 22, 2015 at Centennial Park Retirement Village. She was born September 23, 1947 in McCook, Nebraska to Wesley and Mona (Troutman) Fairchild.
Mary grew up in Palisade, NE graduating from Palisade High School in 1966 then attended school in Alliance to receive her LPN Degree. She worked in McCook at Mac’s Drive Inn Restaurant and at St. Catherine Hospital where she met her husband to be, Ralph “Butch” Elwood. The two were married on February 21, 1970. Mary and Butch made their home in Beatrice, NE where she worked for the Beatrice State Development Center for approximately 25 years.
Mary loved her dogs and enjoyed fishing, camping, going to the movies, and spending time with her friends at the high-rise.
Survivors include her sister, Geraldine (Gerry) Fairchild of Fairbury, NE, sister-in-law, Joyce Cooper of Wellington, Kansas; brother-in-law, Ernie (Marilyn) Elwood of Colgate, OK, cousin, Phyllis (Rick) Willerton of North Platte; and numerous other family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband of almost 40 years, Ralph “Butch” Elwood.
Memorials may be made in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Palisade Cemetery with Pastor Dennis Leitner officiating. Cremation was chosen; those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Friday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.