Katherine “Kathy” Diane Lierley, age 69 of Paxton, passed away Thursday January 21, 2016 in Omaha at the Creighton Medical Center.
Kathy was born on December 31, 1946 in Denver, CO to Ernest and Virginia (Rummerfield) McClure. As a youth she was a very active member of the Calvary Temple Church and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1965. In 1971 Kathy met Ken Lierley in Paxton and the couple was married on January 22, 1972 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. Most of her early married life she spent as a homemaker, taking care of her family. During this time she continued to be active in the church by teaching Sunday School, leading the youth of the church and sponsoring various youth group trips. Once her kids were close to being their own adults, she decided that she needed something else to do and began a career as a nursing aide at Indian Hills Manor from 1990 to 1994. In 1994 she decided that she really liked nursing and chose to earn her LPN degree from Mid Plains Community College and graduated in 1996. She spent the next 10 years as an LPN, during which time she worked for Ogallala Community Hospital and Indian Hills Manor. She also taught CNA classes during this time. During her life she was part of many Christian groups including Aglow, Christian Women’s Club, and numerous bible studies. She was a charter member of the Paxton Newlife Lutheran Church. Kathy will be remembered for her strong Christian beliefs and for being a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Kathy is survived by her husband Ken Lierley of Paxton; children Robert “Rob” (Ruby) Waibel Jr. of Phoenix, AZ, Janice “Jan” (Brian) Neilsen of Paxton, Casey (Jocile) Lierley of Mesa, AZ; grandchildren Jordan Waibel, step granddaughter Ashley Meyer, step grandson Aaron Cogan, Justin, Clay and Kyle Neilsen, Gannon and Xander Lierley; 3 great grandchildren; mother Dawn McClure of Denver, CO; siblings Donna (Dean) Allen of Denver, CO, Sharon (Doyle) Shockley of Arvada, CO, Dennis McClure of Buena Vista, CO; brother-in-law Fred Lierley of Paxton; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father.
In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Paxton Newlife Lutheran Church, the NE Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Assoc. or the Donor’s choice. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Cremation was chosen and memorial services will be 10:00 a.m. MT Monday January 25, 2016 at the United Methodist Church in Paxton with the Rev. Dr. Craig Loving officiating. Inurnment will follow at Paxton Cemetery. Those wishing to do so may sign the register book from noon until 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.