Charles David Spaugh, age 89, of North Platte, NE, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016, at Great Plains Health in North Platte.

David was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala, Central America on August 1, 1927, to missionary parents, Rev. Oscar James and Ina Blanche Day Spaugh. By the age of three, the family returned to the United States, living in western Colorado then San Antonio, TX and later Lyford, TX. David graduated from high school at Lyford in 1944 then attended Colorado Springs Bible Training College.

On August 5, 1945, David was united in marriage to Nadine Ibsen at Frankfort, IN. He attended Frankfort Pilgrim College for a year then returned to Colorado Springs, graduating from Colorado Springs Bible College in 1950 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology.

David and Nadine were in Song Evangelism Ministry for a year then settled in North Platte in 1952. Here they were blessed with two children, Ruthie and Glen. David went to work for Fairmont Dairy for a short time before going to work for the Hoppe Lumber Company where he worked as a draftsman, drawing many of the house plans for homes in North Platte. In 1980 he began working as an Engineer’s Technician for the City of North Platte Engineering Department and retired from there in 1992.

In his younger days, David was active in the Wesleyan Church and held many leadership positions which included Church Board, Sunday School, Worship Leader, youth work and church activities. In later years he attended Parkview Community Church of the Nazarene.

While in Colorado attending Bible College, David developed a love for the mountains which remained with him throughout his life, even when home on the plains of Nebraska. He also enjoyed traveling, fishing and playing board games. Most importantly, David was very devoted to his family. One of his greatest joys in life was having his family together, sharing stories and laughter.

As his health failed, David continued to be an encouragement to those around him, spending many hours in prayer for family and friends. His loving heart and caring ways will be remembered and he will be greatly missed.

He leaves behind his wife of 71 years, Nadine, of North Platte; children, Ruthie (Jim) Sheets, of North Platte and Glen (Doris) Spaugh, of Gordon, NE; a sister, Lois Spaugh, of Stephenville, TX; granddaughters, Jennifer (Kyle) Welch, of West Chester, OH, and Lindsey (Jonathan) Johansen, of Gordon, NE; grandsons, Jim, Jr. (DeAnna) Sheets, of Lincoln, NE, and Mike Sheets (Katie Hill), of North Platte; great-grandchildren, Jaxson, Aidan and Alexis Welch, of West Chester, OH, Hailey, Carson and Emma Sheets, of Lincoln, NE, and Bailey Sheets, of North Platte; and other family.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Ina; and parents-in-law, Nels and Ruth Ibsen.

Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 18, 2016, at the Parkview Community Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Jack Atteberry officiating. Burial will follow in the North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore. Condolences may also be shared at odeanchapel.com. Memorials are suggested to the Wesleyan Global Partners or the American Heart Association. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Vera Joyce Cook, age 86, of North Platte, died August 12, 2016 at Great Plains Health. She was born on January 13, 1930 in Colome, South Dakota to Fred and Bessie (Jackson) Gagan. Joyce was raised on their homestead 5 ½ miles southwest of Colome. She graduated with the class of 1948 from Colome High School. Shortly after graduation, Joyce married Melvin D. Cook in Gregory, South Dakota on December 23, 1948. To this union, one daughter Melva Jean “Jeanne” Cook was born.
The family moved to Nebraska where Joyce got into buying, selling, and renting real estate, while Melvin was in communications for the Union Pacific Railroad.
Survivors include her husband Melvin of North Platte; a daughter Melva Jean “Jeanne” Cook of South Bend, Indiana; a niece, Trudy Tonkel; and a nephew Rick Harrod.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and 2 sisters, Velma Ellis and Verna Harrod.
A memorial has been established to the North Platte Senior Center, and online condolences can be made at www.adamsswanson.com.
Memorial graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday August 17, 2016 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ardith Ann Woolson, age 86, of North Platte, NE, entered into Heaven’s Pearly Gates and was reunited once again with her husband, Walter Woolson, on Tuesday, August 9, 2016.

Ardith was born December 18, 1929, to William H. and Clara A. Meyer Victor at Wakefield, NE, where she grew up. Ardith graduated from Wakefield High School then went on to Wayne State College where she received her B.A. in Elementary Education and eventually earned her Masters Degree in Education.

On July 17,1954, Ardith was united in marriage to Walter E. Woolson in Wakefield, NE, and their love continued for over 60 years. The couple settled in North Platte where Ardith was a long time teacher in the North Platte School System before retiring in 1991. She was an inspiration for all the children she taught during her 32 years as a teacher. She related many stories of the kids she knew and cared about each one as her own.

Ardith was also an active member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church and volunteered at the hospital. She loved to golf and travel and after they retired, Ardith and Walt did quite a bit of both.

Not only was she a caring teacher, Ardith was a Godly, wonderful, loving grandma. She introduced all her grandchildren to The Letter People, Skip-Bo and Rummikub, and gave each one unconditional support, love and thrifty values. Grandma never met a piece of tin foil that couldn’t be salvaged or a container that couldn’t hold her delicious iced tea. The older the kids got the more they appreciated all the things she taught them throughout the years. Grandma loved all of her grandchildren very much and was supportive of their activities from Job’s Daughters, to countless sporting events, to endless card games late into the night. She was always there for her grandkids.

She is survived by her son, Al Woolson, of North Platte; granddaughters, Lisa (Jeff) Hernandez, of Flowery Branch, GA, and Jennifer Cole and Haley Tinney, of Scottsbluff, NE; great-grandchildren, Joseph Orozco, Trysten and Emily Reyes, Gregory and Owyn Beverley, and Zoe and Axel Tinney; as well as other family members.

Ardith was preceded in death by her husband, Walt, in 2015; her parents, William and Clara Victor; and her brothers and sisters.

As to Ardith’s wishes, she too donated her body to science. Services will be held at a later date and inurnment will be in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Memorials are suggested to your favorite charity in Ardith’s memory. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

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