Mary Jean Howard, 94 of North Platte, formerly of Gering passed away June 6, 2016 at Linden Court. Jean was born January 17, 1922 at Daykin, NE to Dr. Hall and Elva (Ruach) Humphrey. She graduated from Daykin High School and attended the University of NE where she met her husband Arthur “Rex” Howard.
Jean and Rex were married on February 12, 1943. They lived in Gering Valley where they raised their two children, Rex Humphrey and Linda Jean.
Jean helped Rex on the farm until Linda went off to college when she then began working at the Gering Public Library (16 years) eventually becoming head librarian and helping build and move into the new library.
She was active in the First United Methodist Women’s Society and Chapter P.E.O.
Jena and Rex loved being at their cabin in the Laramie Mountains, traveling to Canada and Alaska, dancing at the Elks, attending Nebraska Football games, and watching their grandkids grow up.
Survivors include her husband Rex of North Platte; children, Rex H. (Nancy) Howard of Richardson, TX, and Linda (Marvin) Rousey of North Platte; sister-in-law, Mary Finney of Muskatine, IA; grandchildren, Kevin (Suzanne) Howard of Fort Worth, TX, Camille (Scott) Hughes of Richardson, TX, Scott (Sarah) Howard of Waukesha, WI, Pam (Jess) Helgoth of Burwell, Kim (Scott) Goodwin of Kilgore, and Jodi (John) Miller of North Platte; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in her name and online condolences may be shared at adamsswanson.com.
Graveside Services will be 2:00 p.m. (MT) Saturday, June 11, 2016 at the Westlawn Cemetery near Gering. Visitation for family and friends will follow at the First United Methodist Church in Gering. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements