Victor “Dick” Walter Counts, age 63 of North Platte, passed away Friday May 16, 2014 in Omaha, NE.
Dick was born on April 20, 1951 in Burwell, NE to Richard and Ines (Rockford) Counts. He grew up in Prosser, NE and Milan, WA. He worked at Don Lakey’s Janitorial Service and Mike’s Bicycle Repair. He was always helpful to others and willing to give them the shirt off his back. He loved horses and dogs, liked fishing, taking walks in the country and playing Bingo. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Dick is survived by his mother Ines Counts of Sutherland; siblings Roger (Monica) Counts of Fremont, NE, Vernon (Katherine) Counts of Cozad, NE and Cindy Counts of North Platte; special friends Bonnie, Bean, Mike and Dennis; his favorite dog Midnight; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father; grandparents; and sister-in-law Krystal Counts.
A memorial has been established in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be held at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday May 20, 2014 with the Reverend Brent Montgomery officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery near Sutherland. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday May 19, 2014 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.