P. Dean Peterson, 79, of Gothenburg, died Nov. 12, 2017, at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha of acute pancreatitis.

He was born on July 25, 1938, in Gothenburg, the son of P. Raymond and Clara Peterson. He grew up on the family farm and attended school at New Hope. He graduated from Gothenburg High School with the class of 1957.

Dean married Aleda Abbott on Aug. 7, 1960, in Cozad, and they made their home on the farm north of Gothenburg. Dean and Aleda had five children, Kay, Karen, Kim, Kelly and Mark.

Dean was a member of the Evangelical Free Church and Well Drillers Association.

Dean owned and operated Peterson Well Drilling for 56 years, working alongside his son, brother and nephew. Working was his passion and he enjoyed his customers. He also took pride in farming and ranching on the X-9 Family Farm. He loved to hunt and to be with his grandkids.

Dean was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Aleda; two sons, Kim and Kelly Peterson; and sister-in-law, Luetta Peterson.

Surviving him are his son, Mark (Susan) Peterson of Gothenburg; two daughters, Kay (Dan) Catlin of Kearney and Karen (Dave) Bardwick of Missoula, Montana; six grandkids, Abby, Chad and Derrick Bardwick of Missoula, Seth Catlin of Kearney, Tyler and Kayla Peterson of Gothenburg; brother, Jerry (Sherri) Peterson of Gothenburg; sister, Deanna (Terry) Cox of Arlington, Texas; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Memorials are suggested to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 133, Gothenburg, NE 69138, or the E-Free Commons Building. Online condolences may be shared at blasestrauser.com.

Services will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17, at the Gothenburg Evangelical Free Church with Pastors Scott Newman and Robert Litzenberger officiating. Burial will be at New Hope Cemetery, Gothenburg. Visitation will be from 1-8 p.m., with the family from 5-7 p.m., on Thursday, Nov. 16, at Evangelical Free Church, Gothenburg. Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel & Monuments, Gothenburg, is in charge of arrangements.

James C. “Jim” Davenport, 83, of Arnold, passed away Nov. 11, 2017, at the Callaway District Hospital.

Jim was born on July 4, 1934, to Orville and Lola (Bean) Davenport in Gothenburg. He was a 1952 graduate of Gothenburg High School, where he enjoyed playing football and participating in track. After high school, he attended Colorado A&M in Fort Collins, Colorado. While there, he was a member of the football team. In 1956, he joined the United States Army, where he served in Germany until 1957.

On Jan. 19, 1958, Jim married the love of his life, Sherry Hircock. From this union, nine children were born, Julie (Randy) Bailar, Jeani Davenport, Joni (Mike) Claymon, JoDee Kimball, Dan Davenport, Jennifer (Jeff) Drey, Michael Davenport, Jimmy Davenport and Jacque (Ryan) Porter.

After a short time in Denver, the couple made their home in Arnold for a few years before moving to the family farm, where they spent the remainder of their lives.

Jim loved his life of farming and ranching, especially making work fun for his children by turning himself into a “corn monster” while irrigating, as well as hiding birthday gifts in the corn field. He also took a lot of pride in keeping the family farm and vehicles in tip top shape.

Jim appreciated the great outdoors, including spending time fishing and camping. Many laughs and pranks were had with his fishing friends and family out on the boat. Most recently, he spent the summer camping at one of his favorite places in the world, Merritt Reservoir, near Valentine.

The most important part of Jim’s life were his wife and children. He enjoyed attending his children’s school activities, including being a timer at track meets. On occasion, he even felt it was necessary to give his opinion to the referees at basketball games. He went to numerous state basketball and state track meets over the years, always rising early in order to be one of the first people there so he could get a good seat. He also loved spending time with his grandchildren, especially giving them tractor rides at the farm.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Sherry; parents, Orville and Lola; stepfather, Bob Lewis; brothers, Daniel and Jon; son, Michael; and grandson, Andrew Claymon.

Left to cherish the memories he gave us are his stepmother, Mary Davenport; sister, Deanna (Ralph) Morgan; his children; grandchildren, Bridget (Les) Anthony, Chandini Dahlberg, Brian Claymon, Calvin (Andrea), Nicci, Mason, Mac and Lexie Drey, Kacey and Charlie Porter, and Austin Davenport; great-grandson, Les Anthony V; great-granddaughter, Blake Drey; and a host of relatives and friends.

Memorials are suggested to James C. Davenport Memorial Fund at Pinnacle Bank in Arnold.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Arnold. Burial will be at the Arnold Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at St. Agnes Catholic Church. Rosary will follow at 7 p.m. Arnold Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Gene Louis Davis, 77, a lifetime rancher of Grant County, died Nov. 10, 2017, at Rapid City Regional Hospital, Rapid City, South Dakota.

Gene was born on Feb. 5, 1940, in Hyannis to Anastasia Julia Emma Breuhaus and Harry Alger (Pard) Davis Sr. He attended school in Hyannis, graduating with the class of 1957.

Following high school graduation, Gene worked at the family ranch for John Sibbitt as a hay contractor and carpenter. He lived in Texas for a short while working for his brother and wife, James and Twila.

He enjoyed everything that involved cattle and spent many years working as an artificial inseminator for local ranchers in addition to servicing his own cattle. This resource provided the opportunity to sell breeding bulls to local ranchers.

In his retirement years, he mowed hay for the Henderson’s and loved to work in his garage with all of his wood projects.

On Oct. 29, 1965, Gene married Jeanne Kay Crumroy in Hyannis. They recently celebrated 52 years together.

Gene loved the sport of rodeo. He participated in bareback riding and bull riding as a young cowboy. In later years, he was always willing to assist young people wherever needed to advance their rodeo dreams. He and Jeanne sponsored the Hyannis High School Rodeo Club for 46 years, and he was also a member of the committee organizing the local Nebraska State Rodeo and Hyannis Old Timers Rodeo.

Gene enjoyed watching and listening to any Nebraska Cornhusker sport. His idea of a perfect day was to have family, friends and good food watching the Huskers or a good rodeo on TV.

He was a founding director of Pelican Beach Golf Course Hyannis, a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 136 and a founding member of the Hyannis High School Rodeo Club.

Gene was fortunate to be the recipient of a kidney transplant at Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver on Dec. 1, 2010. He always commented, “I’m not tied to the machine any longer” and was thankful to his donor.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Pard and Stasia; four brothers, James, Harvey and wife Ella (Hinton), Leonard and wife Josephine “Jo” (Blaylock) and Harry Jr.; two sisters, Marian and husband Raymond (Dave) Austin and Anastasia (Ana) Smith.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Jeanne; sister, Helen (Tom) Stroud of Arvada, Colorado; sister-in-law, Twila (Carpenter) Davis of Quitman, Texas; and brother-in-law, George “Bud” Smith of Sheridan, Wyoming; godson, Wyatt Thurston of Big Valley, Alberta, Canada; goddaughter, Ashlyn Henderson of Hyannis; several nieces and nephews; and a host of wonderful friends.

Memorials are suggested to the Hyannis Area Community Foundation, designated for the Gene Davis Rodeo Scholarship or to the donor’s choice.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Mountain time on Thursday, Nov. 16, at the Hyannis Congregational Church with Pastor Deb Johndreau officiating. Burial will be at the Hyannis Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mountain time, with the family present form 2-5 p.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the Mullen Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.

Darlene M. Guthrie, age 83, of North Platte departed this life at Great Plains Health to spend eternity with her family and friends waiting in heaven above on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Darlene was born unto A.I. and Mabel (Gardner) Pittman in North Platte on October 24th, 1934. She married John (Jack) Guthrie in 1956 and unto this union they had 3 children, Rodney, Pamela, and Michael. She loved her children and grandchildren with all of her heart. Darlene had a twinkle of ornery in her eye and a positive look at what life dealt her. She had a kind heart and always tried to look at the good in situations.

Darlene was preceded in death by, her parents; husband Jack; brothers, Earl (Delores) Pittman and Sam Pittman; and her grandson, Bryan John Guthrie.

Those surviving her are sons, Rod (Sonya) Guthrie of Cheyenne, WY, and Mike (Becky) Guthrie of Ft. Collins. CO; daughter, Pam (John) Garrett of North Platte; grand children, Codi Guthrie, TJ (Jordin) Shafer, Corey (Chelsea) Shafer, Jennifer (Jim) Hagen, Nina Garrett, Michael Garrett; and 5 great grandchildren (she loved them all so much.) sister, Janice (Gary) Richey; sister-in-law, Max Mulder; and many other friends and family that will miss her.

Memorials may be made in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com

Graveside Services will be held 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at the North Platte City Cemetery.  Visitation will be noon – 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

 

Lyle L. Johnson, 84, of North Platte, passed away November 9, 2017, at Sutherland Care Center. He was born on November 12, 1932 at Logan, Nebraska to Arthur “Nick” and Ruth (Teaford) Johnson. He graduated from Hershey High School in 1951. Lyle served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He lived in the Hershey area for twenty years, moving to North Platte in 1951. Lyle was united in marriage to Janet L. Knotts at North Platte, Nebraska on June 6, 1954, to this union three children were born. Lyle was a member of the Presbyterian Church, the American Legion and Eagles Lodge #2835. He was the treasurer of the Miller School Board for eight years.

Lyle was preceded in death by his wife, Janet in 1997; his parents; brothers-in-law, Lyle White and Bill Chaney; and sister, Evelyn White.

He is survived by his sons, Gordon (Sandra) Johnson of North Platte and Jay L. (Barbara Hill) Johnson of Golden, CO; daughter, Michelle Smith of Denver, CO; grandsons, Wylie Johnson, Loncey (Jessie Jo) Johnson, and Lance Smith; granddaughters, Chantel Johnson, Makenna Johnson and Natasha (Bob) Merrick, Lydia Smith, and Hannah (Rico) Ochoa; great grandchildren, Koden James, Kahlia Michelle, Jayden Michael and Chase Aaron Ochoa; step great grandchildren, Jordan and Cameron Ochoa; brothers, A. Eugene (Marcy) Johnson and Donald (Joan) Johnson; sister, Peggy Chaney.

Memorials are suggested to the Nebraska High School Rodeo Association. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Services will be 10:30 am Monday, November 13, 2017 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Pastor Dave Cummings officiating. Burial will be at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens with military honors graveside. Visitation will be 1 to 6 pm with family receiving friends from 4 to 6 Sunday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in care of arrangements.