Walter (Roy) Leroy Carlyle of North Platte, born January 28, 1927, in Giltner, NE, to Frank and Clara (Reab) Carlyle, died July 22, 2015, at the Golden Living Center in Cozad, NE.
Walt served in the United States Navy 1944-1945, and one of his proudest moments was participating in a Flight of Honor to the WWII monument in Washington, DC in 2009. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 42 years as a Conductor and Brakeman. He was very active in the Old Timers Club and served as President in the mid 70’s. He volunteered at the Golden Spike Tower in North Platte for several years. Walt spent countless hours working at the Lincoln County Museum restoring old equipment and farm machinery. His biggest project was restoring a ditch plow and he received a commendation from the American Association for State and Local History after completion in 2000.
He was the best neighbor, always willing to help out with anything that was needed. After each snowstorm, he could be found outside, plowing driveways for other residents of Apache Drive. In 2006, Walt participated in numerous volunteer activities for the North Platte Canteen celebration. He was a life-long learner taking many adult enrichment classes. He was extremely creative, and there was nothing he couldn’t build or fix. He always had several projects of all kinds going at once. To view his shop was to know the real Walter. Magic was created there as he built the most amazing and beautiful items and restored cast offs to glory. Walt had a green thumb and his yard abounded with growing wonders. He loved birds, in particular his martens, who happily returned to his yard year after year.
Mr. Carlyle was also a sportsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing and won many awards in scuba diving competitions. He and his wife owned Roy’s Dive Shop for several years in Grand Island, and taught scubadiving certification classes. With his family, he enjoyed camping, boating and exploring, especially at Lake McConaughy. He will be missed at the “breakfast club” by his dear friends.
His loving wife, Rogene, predeceased him in February of this year.
Mr. Carlyle is survived by his 3 children: Terrylene Wheeler (Bruce), Cristy Jokerst (William), and Danny Carlyle (Shirley), 5 grandchildren: Jennie Karros (Jim), Jesse Carlyle, Jamie Carlyle (Leah), Mitchell and Samuel Wheeler, his sister Betty Shuman and his brother Kenneth Carlyle.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 31, 2015 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Ne. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations be made to Bryan Alzheimer’s Research Center, 710 West Main Street, Suite 200, Durham, NC 27701 or The North Platte Senior Center, 901 East 10th Street, North Platte, NE. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Anne L. McCracken, 79, of North Platte, passed away July 27, 2015 at Great Plains Health. She was born July 30, 1935 to Homer and Arvelyn (Olson) Hinton at Cody, NE, with Anne’s great grandmother, Anna Bohman assisting. Anne grew up south of Cody on a ranch and attended District 46, Cody grade and Cody High School, graduating with the class of 53. She went on to Chadron State College earning a Bachelor’s Degree. Anne taught school for 45 years at various schools in Nebraska ending her career at Adams Middle School. She was a Silver Star Alpha Delta Kappa and Beta Sigma PHI. On August 20, 1960, she was united in marriage to Richard McCracken at Chadron, NE. They had two sons, Gary and Bruce McCracken. She was a member of Episcopal Church of Our Savior. Anne enjoyed playing bridge, camping, fishing and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and grandparents. She leaves behind her sons, Gary (Becky) McCracken of Broken Bow and Bruce (Kay) McCracken of Gering; a sister, Karen (Hinton) Gere of Littleton, CO; grandchildren, Brenton McCracken, Sarah Heckenlively, Heather (Troy) Rask, David McCracken and Shelby (Kara) McCracken; great grandchildren, Wyatt and Reagan Heckenlively, Tristen, Alyssa, Aaralyn, Urwin, Kaine and Tucker McCracken; and a friend, Al Gordon. Memorials are suggested to EPOS Episcopal Church of Our Savior. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Cremation was chosen. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 31, 2015 at Episcopal Church of Our Savior with The Rev. Dr. Jeffrey S. F. Nelson officiating. Inurnment will be at Episcopal Church of Our Savior Columbarium. Those wishing to sign Anne’s memorial book may do so from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.

Anthony Tony Anderson died unexpectedly on July 20th 2015 at his home in Aurora Colorado, at the age of 38.

Tony is survived by his wife Shurie, Father, Gary and Step Mother, Brenda of North Platte Nebraska, his 5 brothers, Jeff of Aurora CO, Allan of St. Louis Missouri, Danny Joe of Omaha Nebraska, Chris of Lincoln Nebraska and Ryan of North Platte Nebraska.

He is preceded in death by his mother Rose Ann Anderson in 1998.

Tony was born on February 4th 1977 in North Platte Nebraska to Gary and Rose Ann Anderson. He graduated from North Platte Saint Patricks High School in 1995. Tony and Shurie married September 26th 2009. Tonys was a highly skilled technician in the fire protection Industry, holding a variety of high level certifications. During his career he worked with Nebraska Safety and Fire and most recently with Fire Inspection Services of Wheat Ridge CO. Tony is most known for his laugh, smile and constant jokes bringing constant joy to those around him.

A funeral is scheduled for August 3rd, 2015 at 11:30 AM at Archdiocese of Denver Mortuary, 12801 West 44th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. Inurnment to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, with a reception after Interment to be held at Westwoods Golf Course, 6655 Quaker Street, Arvada CO 80007. A very special family friend Jerry Young will be officiating the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Tonys life.