Lois M. Reckard, age 90 of North Platte, passed away Tuesday September 11, 2018 at her home after a short illness.

Lois was born May 6, 1928 on the family farm southwest of North Platte to Clyde and Irene (Curtis) McKain.  She graduated from North Platte High School in 1945.  She continued her education in Omaha by completing beauty school. She then returned to North Platte to open her own shop.  She married Robert Reckard on June 1, 1952 and to this union three children were born: Patrick, Peggy and Robin.  Bob and Lois started their marriage living in the apartment attached to Lois’s beauty shop.  After Pat and Peggy were born, they moved to Sidney, Nebraska for 9 years.  They lost Peggy at age 8 while they were living in Sidney and they later moved back to North Platte.  Bob and Lois enjoyed many trips around the United States and got to enjoy a trip to Europe.  They particularly enjoyed camping throughout their marriage and even spent a few winters in Texas after Bob’s retirement.  Lois & Bob celebrated 50 years of marriage before Bob’s death in 2002.  Lois was a member of the Jolly Dozen, the Miller Mother’s Club, the North Platte Shrine Club Auxiliary, and the Lakeway Homes Club.  She was a life long member of the First United Methodist Church and volunteered many hours.  She was also on the election board for 29 years and their garage served as their precinct’s polling place.  She was an avid reader, and amazing baker, the toughest crosswords couldn’t stump her. Lois loved sports, particularly Major League Baseball and anything Huskers.  She was the mom that not only came to every game, but she was there for every practice too.  She was the patient grandma that delighted in everything about her grandchildren.  She was overjoyed to be a great grandma.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Pat (Melinda) Reckard and Robin Reckard; grandchildren Tiffany (Jeremy) Hill, Kelsey Reckard, Charity (Bubbi) Hansen, Brady Reckard, and Shalee Taylor; great granddaughter Lark Hill; special sister-in-law Gerry McKain; special nieces and nephew Marcia (Gaylen) Rogers, Marlene (Bill) Songster, and Mike McKain.

She was proceded in death by her husband Bob; daughter Peggy; brother Merle McKain; and sister Evelyn McKain.

Memorials are suggested in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday September 14, 2018 at First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Dr. Douglas Delp officiating.  Burial will follow at the North Platte Cemetery.  Visitation will be from noon until 8:00 p.m. Thursday September 13, 2018 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.