Marilyn M. Maseberg, 92, of North Platte, was called home June 15, 2017, by her Savior.
She was born on Aug. 12, 1924, to William H. and Bertha Jackson Hunt in Dickens. She graduated from North Platte High School in 1942.
Marilyn worked for Union Pacific Railroad as a telegraph operator-agent on Sherman Hill in Wyoming from 1943-45, while four of her brothers served in World War II. She attended the University of Wyoming and the University of Nebraska.
She married Millard Maseberg on Aug. 30, 1948. They resided on a ranch near Thedford. In addition to ranching, she ran a rural mail route and raised eight children.
She served as Thomas County clerk from 1983-95. Upon retirement, she returned to North Platte, participating in RSVP, Bible studies, church and community activities. She continued honing her wonderful writing skills.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and five brothers, Dale, Don, Harold, Darrell and Francis.
Survivors include her eight children, Marlene of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Mike of Huntley, Montana, Phil (Cindy Shryock) of Longmont, Colorado, twins, Brian (Tammy) of Lakewood, Colorado, and Barbara of Houston, Texas, twins, Tim (Betty) of Thedford, and Gregg (Deborah) of Macksville, Kansas, and Dwight (Marlene Moore) of Wallace; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Virginia Tuft of Denver.
Her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ held her steady and on course throughout her life. While loved ones mourn, we who believe do not grieve as those who have no hope because we believe Jesus died and rose again and believers will live eternally with the Lord when Jesus returns. I Thessalonians 4:13-18
Online condolences may be shared at carpentermemorial.com.
Services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, with a lunch following. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.