Dolores C. Huffman, age 87, of Tryon, passed away September 26, 2016 at Linden Estates in North Platte.
Dolores was born April 8, 1929 at her grandparent’s home in Broadwater, NE to Irvin and Stefina (Policky) Biehl. She grew up in the Sandhills where her father worked, later graduating from high school in North Platte in 1946 during which she took normal training so she could teach school. Dolores taught at a country school south of North Platte for a year before marrying the love of her life, Clayton Huffman on June 1, 1947. She then taught school for 2 years at District 26 northwest of Tryon.
Dolores was active in Helping Hand Club for many years and a charter member of Nebraska Cattlewomen. She loved her flowers and fanciwork. She enjoyed the ranch life, living there until last month. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were the highlights of her life.
Dolores was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clayton; sister, Marian Sellers; and a brother-in-law, Harrison Sellers.
Survivors include daughter, Pam (Gene) Holm of Wallace; son, Bruce (Virginia) Huffman of Tryon; grandchildren, Boone (Nadene) Huffman, Nels (Stephanie) Huffman all of Chadron, Beau (Brook) Huffman of Hastings, Josie (Craig) Torske of North Platte, DoAnn (Heath) McDonald, Brian (Cassie) Holm all of Wallace, and Barbara (Justin) McBride of Meridan, WY; great-grandchildren, Hailey and Allie, Brylee, Brody, Blayden Huffman, Hunter, Hayvn and Taytum Huffman, Saffron Huffman, Rhet, Joselyn, Danica, and Shayla Torske, Coy and Sydney McDonald, Colby and Clayton Holm, and Jace and Jencie Franzen.
Memorials may be made in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 30, 2016 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Dan Connell officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Thursday, September 29, 2016 with the family receiving friends 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.