Alyce Colleen Milleson, age 69 of North Platte, passed away May 26, 2017 at her home in North Platte.

Colleen was born on July 9, 1947 to Donald Milford and Betty Jane (Brown) Empfield.  She worked at Valley Vet Clinic for over 30 years.  Her greatest mentor in life was Dr. Ruth S. Kamino, with whom she worked beside at Valley Vet Clinic.  After retiring from Valley Vet, Colleen painted so she could travel with her daughters for sports, and worked in the cosmetics department at Wal-Mart after her girls went to college.

Colleen married William J. Milleson in 1984.  The couple raised three children together in North Platte.  During her life, Colleen enjoyed antique shopping, playing slot machines, and caring for animals.  Colleen’s love for animals was passed on to her three children.

Colleen is survived by her husband Bill;  her three children, son Josh Empfield, wife Jennifer, and grandson Liev of North Platte, daughter Kylie Bett, husband Daniel Ilten, and granddaughter Kynzlie Bett of Phillips, NE, and Kellie Ann Milleson of Lincoln, NE.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ron Empfield; and very dear friend, Diana Farrell.  After Diana’s passing, Colleen became close to Diana’s sister Judy and brother-in-law Lloyd Wagner of Arizona.

Memorials are suggested to Pawsitive Partners and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday May 30, 2017 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Chaplain Gary Smith officiating.  Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell.  Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday May 29, 2017 with the family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.