David Roger Deardorff (Papaw) passed away on March 31, 2018 at Linden Court in North Platte, Nebraska, following a recent illness.

David was born on August 25, 1946 in Maryville, Missouri to Everett Amos and Alberta (Jones) Blanche Deardorff.  David was raised in Fairfax, Missouri.  David later attended Northwest Missouri State College. He later attended the State of Missouri Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy.

David married Linda Williams and had two sons, Bret and Bart.  David was married two other times.

David was preceded in death by his mother, father and brother Charles Everett.  David is survived by his son daughter-in-law  Bret and Kristi Deardorff and grandsons Brody and Brennan of North Platte and son Bart Deardorff and grandson Brock of Mundelein, Il.  He also has a nephew, two nieces and their families.

David spent much of his career in law enforcement in Atchison and Nodaway Counties in Missouri.  He served on the Northwest Missouri Major Investigations Squad and as a crime scene photographer.  He also loved photography and was a photographer for many years.  In his later years, David held a variety of jobs.

David’s loves in life included shooting, hunting and fishing.  David was an avid shooter who won many awards at shooting contests.  Some of his favorite moments were spent at the “220” hunting with his friends.  David was always a cowboy at heart.  He also loved a good joke or prank.

In his later years, David’s greatest love was being Papaw to his grandsons Brock, Brody and Brennan.  He loved every minute of attending or hearing about their activities or spending time with them.

A private service will be held at a later date.   Arrangements made by Carpenter Memorial Chapel.

 

James Lee Keller, of North Platte, NE, died at home on March 28, 2018, at the age of 68.

James was born in Hyannis, NE, to Oren Loren and Maizie Elizabeth (Albright) Keller on November 30, 1949. He grew up and attended school in Hyannis then went to work at the Hyannis Hotel for a couple years. James later moved to North Platte to attend Mid-Plains Community College and took classes in the Electrical Department. He went on to do odd jobs as a handyman, worked at restaurants, did mechanic work with his brother, Frank, back in Hyannis, and did construction in Douglas, WY, for a few years.

James was a member of Episcopal Church of Our Savior. He liked watching movies and listening to music, especially country western, and even participated in musicals at the Community Playhouse and sang in the church choir. He loved his cats and other animals and was a very generous person who could be lots of fun to be around.

He is survived by the love of his life, his cat Mouse; brother, Frank (Cindy) Keller, of Hyannis; sister, Nellie Hinton, of Rushville, NE; as well as other family and his many friends.

James was preceded in death by his parents, Oren and Maizie Keller; and brother-in-law, Bud Hinton.

Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be at a later date and inurnment will be in the Hyannis Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Willa Irene White, 77, of North Platte, NE, passed away at Great Plains Health on Saturday, March 31, 2018.

Willa was born May 23, 1940, to William Alfred and Irene Maxine (Wells) Tilford at North Platte where she grew up. Willa attended Platte Valley School then St. Patrick’s High School. After graduating she moved to California where she went to college in Moorpark and later worked as a cashier at Thrifty Drugstore in Canoga Park.

On June 15, 1957, Willa was united in marriage to Thaddeius Darrell “Pepper” White at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in North Platte. The couple had three children, Daniel, Darrell and Theresa, and helped care for many others.

Willa and Pepper lived in Simi Valley, CA, then moved to North Platte in ’78 where Willa worked for the Opportunity Center as a residential manager. By 1983 they relocated to Sterling, CO, and Willa went to work for Eastern Colorado Services for the Developmentally Disabled. They returned to North Platte in 1993 and continued caring for people in their own home for the next three years.

Willa was a longtime member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and the V.F.W. Post #1504 Auxiliary. Before she got sick, Willa enjoyed baking, going out to eat, playing Keno, taking trips to Las Vegas, and going to church. Her greatest pastime was football and her best friends were her sisters. Willa looked forward to “Sister Day” when they all got together for coffee and went out to lunch. She had a strong faith in God and loved her family and dogs, Lilly and Frankie. Willa was a loving wife and mother who cared for her family and many others. She is loved and will be greatly missed.

She leaves behind her children, Theresa (Todd) Freeburg, of North Platte, Daniel (Tracy) White, of Wildomar, CA, and Darrell White, of Logan, IA; eight grandchildren, Sarah (Danny) Garcia, Rachel (Tony) Delansky, Jamie (Rey) Perez, Emily Werts (Maui Brogdon), Logan White, Riley White, Patrick White and Thomas White; 12 great-grandchildren, Kylee, Layla, Thaddeius, Madalynn, Jordan, Austin, Kailynn, Elizah, Cayden, Hannah, Erin and Ethan; brothers, Jim Tilford, of North Platte and Bill (Stephanie) Tilford, of Sutherland; sisters, Jean (Rodney) Fisher, of North Platte and Carol (Jim) Frame, of Hershey; as well as many nieces, nephews and other family.

Willa was preceded in death by her husband, Pepper; parents, William and Irene Tilford; brother, John Tilford; sister, Joann Simants; brother-in-law, Wesley Simants; and great-grandson, Roman Kale White.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore. Christian Wake Service will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 5, 2018, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials are to the Lincoln Connection. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Alfred Trembly, age 93 of Hershey, passed away Monday April 2, 2018 at Great Plains Health.

Bob was born January 22, 1925 in North Platte to Theodore “Ted” and Ruth (Snyder) Trembly.  He graduated from North Platte High School and then entered the US Army, serving from 1944 to 1946 during WWII in the Philippines.  After his discharge he returned home where he married Zola Bayne.  He hired on to the Union Pacific Railroad as a Fireman on the steam engines, and later was promoted to Engineer, retiring in 1990.  He was a member of the American Legion and VFW.  He enjoyed reading, hunting, fishing and camping.  Family was first priority with him; he loved his son and grandchildren and will be greatly missed by all.

Bob is survived by his son Robert K. (Kathy) Trembly of Hershey; grandchildren Caleb (Amy) Trembly and Megan (Frank Macias) Trembly all of North Platte; great grandchildren Kaylee, Karlee, Rylee, and Connor; sister Theola Merrill of Paxton; as well as numerous other family members and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Theodore and Ruth Trembly; and wife Zola.

Memorials are suggested in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Cremation was chosen and graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday April 4, 2018 at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery with Pastor Dean Bailey officiating.  A luncheon will follow at the Maxwell Community Hall.  Those wishing to do so may sign the register book from noon until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday April 3, 2018 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.