Ellisa “Ellie” Harris , age 24, passed away on December 30, 2018 AT Great Plains Health.  She was born on May 13, 1994 in North Platte to Doug and Vangie (Flores) Harris.

Ellie was loved by many and she touched their lives as well as many others she met on her journey through life.  She showed her love for others, maybe not by using words, but by giving someone a special smile or mischievious look.  She was a fighter, showing her strength every single day.  She inspired us to be thankful for the gift of life and make every day count.  Her mom and dad feel blessed to have had the time they had with her.  Ellie and her parents are so thankful for the care she was given by her caregivers over the years, especially RN Patti Brackett and physician Soogan Naidoo.

Ellie is survived by her parents, Doug and Vangie Harris of North Platte; aunts and uncles, Mike and Ranee Borowski of Kearney, NE, Alejandra and Chris Clark of Riverton, WY, Roby and Rachel Flores, and Ricky and Melanie Flores all of Grand Junction Colorado, and Adela and Robert Reyes of El Paso, TX; and numerous cousins, family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Roberto and Alejandra Flores of Laramie, WY; and paternal grandparents, Ervin “Fuzz” and Caroline “Corrine” Harris of Grant, NE.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. January 2, 2019, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, with  Pastor Doug Delp officiating.  Cremation was chosen, those wishing to sign the register book may do so noon – 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Myron Earnest Walker, 85, of North Platte, passed away at home
surrounded by his family on Monday, December 31, 2018.

Myron was born in Lewis, Iowa, on February 1, 1933, to Joe and Eva Marie
(Moriarty) Walker.  He grew up in Missouri and Lone Wolf, Oklahoma until
he was 13 years old at which time he and his brother, Joe, moved to
Colorado to work on a turkey farm near Brush.  By the time he was 16,
Myron and Joe moved to North Platte to live with their mother.

Myron was a hard worker and worked hard.  He did odd jobs until selling
his only pickup to buy a tractor so he could start his own business of
cutting down trees and landscaping.  He continued doing odd jobs to earn
extra money then hired on with the Union Pacific Railroad in 1949 and
worked as a Carman.

In April of 1953 Myron was drafted into the U.S. Army and served with
the 566th Transportation Company, Fort Eustis, Virginia. Following his
discharge in ’55, he returned to North Platte and went to work for
farmers, did hay contracting, and owned his own business baling and
hauling hay.  After selling his farm and ranch, Myron started a rental
business with old hotels, apartments and houses.

In 1950 Myron was united in marriage to Marilyn May Stearns in Ogallala.
They lived in North Platte then when he served in the Army, Marilyn
followed him from base to base until he was stationed overseas at which
time she returned to North Platte.

Myron liked collecting antique cars, which he showed and enjoyed driving
in parades, but most importantly he loved his family.

He is survived by his daughters, Cheryl Walker, Beth Hampton and Mashell
Anderson (Craig Lush), and sister, Patricia (Donald) Payton, all of
North Platte; six grandchildren, Andrew Chessmore (Rebecca), Christina
Chessmore, Justin Chessmore, Kyle Mercer (Nellie), Bryan Mercer (Nicole)
and Rebecca Baker; 19 great-grandchildren, Brittanya, Geoffery,
Brooklynn, Gillian, Brenden and Gwendolen Allen, Ryan and Noah
Chessmore, Ashton and Harper Knoles, Matthew, Ashley, Seth and Brooke
Knotts, Johnathen and Riley Bremenkamp, Jacob and Caleb Mercer, Damian
and Jediah VanMeter-Mercer, Triden and Orlando VanMeter, and Lucas
Baker; great great-granddaughter, Jasmine Roth; as well as other family.

Myron was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn; parents, Joe and Eva;
brother, Joe, Jr.; and sisters, JoAnn and Shirley Walker.

Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 4, 2019, at Odean
Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Pastor Bill Reeves officiating.
Burial with Military Honors will follow in Fort McPherson National
Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at Odean
Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore.  Online condolences may be shared at
odeanchapel.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the
North Platte Opportunity Center or the North Platte Baptist Church.

Larry Leo Rief, 76, of North Platte, died Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at
Great Plains Health.

Larry was born on June 19, 1942, to Francis Leo and Delores (Emanuel)
Rief in Wisner, Nebraska, where he grew up.  He graduated from Wisner
High School in 1960 then went on to graduate from Regis College in
Denver, Colorado in 1964.  Larry went to work for C.I.T. and Gates
Rubber Company before going into banking, working in mortgage lending,
and he had his Colorado real estate license.

Larry moved to North Platte in 1979 and owned Larry’s Liquor until 1990
when he returned to Wisner and went into business with his brother who
owned a feed lot.  After a short time, Larry moved back to North Platte
and worked for Mid-Nebraska Ice for 25 years until retiring in 2015.

During the 1960’s, Larry joined the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve and served
six years until his honorable discharge in October 1970. He married
Diane Sandberg in Colorado in 1973, they had two children and later
divorced.

Larry was an active member of Eagles Aries #2839, serving as President
and Trustee.  He went on to serve as State President in 2003 then State
Trustee.  In his free time, Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing and gambling.

He is survived by his children, Brian Rief, and Jodi (Bill) Simants, and
their mother, Diane Kirsch, all of North Platte; grandsons, Grady and
Koby; brothers, Mike (Kathy) Rief, of Shelby and Tom (Brenda) Rief, of
Seward; sister, Judy (Bob) Feller, of Wisner; as well as lots of other
family and friends.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Delores.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, January 4,
2019, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Celebrant Father Josh
Brown.  Burial will follow in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens.  Visitation
will be Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. followed by a Rosary Service at 7
p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of
arrangements.  Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.
Memorials are suggested to Team Jack in honor of Larry’s grandson, Grady.

Sheryl Lou “Sherry” Bryant, of North Platte passed away on the morning of Friday, December 28, 2018 at the age of 62 after a long and courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her family.  Sherry was born in Covina, CA to Ronald (RK) Kent and Marjorie (Marge) Carol Thompson on November 17, 1956.  She spent her childhood years in California before moving to North Platte in 1971.  She married David Andrew Garrick on August 7, 1976 and to this union two children, Lindsay Kay and Jason Andrew, were born.  On October 18, 1982 Sherry married the love of her life and best friend, James (JJ) Bryant, Jr. who had a son from a prior marriage, James (JJ) Joseph III.  Together they had one child, Jeffrey Gage.

Sherry was an absolutely incredible wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.  Her favorite activity included being with her family, she always took great pride in the fact that her home was a gathering place filled with love and faith for all those who entered.  Sherry had a deep passion for the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and an unwavering faith.  As an active member of her church, she welcomed parishioners at Harvest Christian Fellowship with warmth, kindness, and a great big smile as part of the greeting ministry.  In her spare time, her favorite hobbies were camping at the lake with loved ones and hiking in the mountains.

Survivors include children, James J. III (Dawna) Bryant of Littleton, CO, Lindsay (Levi) Caudy of North Platte, Jason Bryant of North Platte, and Jeffrey Bryant of Littleton, CO; mother, Marge Thompson of North Platte, sister, Debbie (Bruce) Holm of Wallace; father-in-law, James J. Bryant Sr. of North Platte; brothers and sisters-in-law, Teresa (Mark) Crewdson, Teri (Bill) Kummer, and Don (Pam) Garrick all of North Platte, Lynda Beach of Grand Terrace, CA, Jerry (Dusty) Gustin of Tulsa, OK, Susan Selby of Fort Collins, CO, and Patricia Selby of Omaha, NE; grandchildren, Conner, Treven, Jaycee, Kinlee, Evan, Ian, Ibaleen, Aroque, Andrew, Javen, Addysen, Kaylee, Cassady, Sonny, and Shady; great-grandchildren, DayLynn and Ronen; many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws who all loved her so very much.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David in 1982; husband, JJ in 2016; father, RK Thompson; mother-in-law, Joanne Bryant; mother-in-law, Helen Garrick; father-in-law, John Garrick; grandparents; and many more beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins.

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

Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 4, 2019 at Harvest Christian Fellowship in North Platte with Pastor Jeremy Rinke officiating.    Cremation was chosen those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Gary Lee ‘Bud’ Cotton, Sr., 71, of North Platte, passed away on Sunday,
December 30, 2018, while under hospice care.

Gary was born along with his twin brother, Jerry, on May 26, 1947, in
Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Fredrick LeRoy and Betty Jane (Zarr) Cotton.  The
family lived in Cheyenne where the boys attended Cheyenne East High
School and graduated in 1965.

After graduating, Gary hired on with the Union Pacific Railroad and
worked in the Mechanical Department.  He moved to North Platte in 1969
and transferred to the Transportation Department where he worked as an
Engineer for 3rd District.  After working for over 40 years, Gary
retired in 2007.

Gary wed Phyllis Homan in 1966 and Maria Nehls in 1996.  He loved
spending time with Jerry fishing, hunting and doing lawn work at North
Shore, Lake McConaughy where they met and enjoyed the company of many
friends.  Gary especially loved and spoiled his dog, Whisper.

Gary is survived by his son, Shayne Cotton, twin brother, Jerry (Judy)
Cotton, brother, Keith (Cindy) Cotton and sister, Carol Cotton, all of
North Platte; granddaughter, Rylie Cotton; great-grandson, Bennett
Cotton; three nieces; other family and his numerous friends at North
Shore, Lake McConaughy.

He was preceded in death by his son, Gary, Jr.; parents, Fred and Betty;
nieces, Lori Lynn and Lisa Marie; and great-niece, Tiara Jade.

At Gary’s request cremation was chosen and there will be no services.
The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial
Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Andrew Wayne Butrick, 46, of Hershey passed away December 12, 2018 near Akron, CO as a result of an automobile accident.  Andy was born on August 23, 1972 to William Dennis and Marcia A. (Vollbrecht) Butrick in North Platte, NE.  He grew up in Hershey, Ne, graduating from Hershey High School.  On January 25, 2002 he was united in marriage to Daniela Honegger in Ruti, Switzerland, to this union on e child was born, Janis Shay Butrick.  On July 15, 2016 he was united in marriage to Julia Fischer in Hershey, NE.

Andy was a talented carpenter, a true free spirit, his love for life’s natural wonders was astounding.  He loved music and was a creative writer of songs.  He devoted his life to his daughter Janis.

He is survived by his daughter, Janis; step-son, Gene Honegger; step-daughter, Jocelyn Honegger; step-son, Austin Barner; mother, Marcia (Richard) Fugate; brother, Scott W. (Holly) Butrick; and a grandmother, Vera Butrick.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Dennis Butrick; grandfather, Woodrow Butrick; and grandparents, Wayne and Kathleen Vollbrecht.

Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Private Celebration of Life and Services will be held.  Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Lewis Arnold Rohs, age 82, of Hershey, passed away on Monday, December
24, 2018, at Great Plains Health.

Lewis was born March 13, 1936, in New Salem, North Dakota, to Edgar and
Evelyn (Galliger) Rohs and was raised by his aunt and uncle, Minnie and
Bernard ‘Duke’ Truscott.  When he was young the family moved to
Nebraska, first to Lincoln then to Grand Island.  He attended Grand
Island Senior High School where he played on the varsity football team
and graduated in 1954.  One of his greatest memories was playing in the
State Football Championship game –  Grand Island played against
Hastings, led by their quarterback, Tom Osborne, and Grand Island won!

Lewis joined the U.S. Air Force in 1955.  He served in the South Pacific
with the Atomic Energy Commission, and played football for Johnson Air
Force Base and the Japan and Far East All Stars.  Following his
discharge in 1959, Lewis returned to Grand Island and went to work as a
machinist for Berkley Pump Company and the ordinance plant until hiring
on with the Union Pacific Railroad in 1970.  He worked until suffering a
severe back injury in 1983.

On August 14, 1960, Lewis was united in marriage to Madeleine Harrell in
Grand Island.  After living in Grand Island for 10 years the couple
moved to North Platte with Lewis’ job on the railroad then bought a home
in Hershey where they have lived ever since.

Lewis was active in the Hershey community, serving on the Hershey
Athletic Booster Board and Village Board.  He was also a scoutmaster and
coach, coaching girls softball and boys baseball, and helped start the
T-Ball program.  In his free time, Lewis enjoyed doing wood projects and
was an active member of the Hershey United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Madeleine, of Hershey; children,
Marcella (Kevon) Faulhaber, of Blair, Craig (Karla) Rohs, of Wichita,
Kansas and Mitchell (Liz) Rohs and Christine (Matt) Shafer, all of
Omaha; 11 grandchildren, Andrew, Joshua and Zachary Faulhaber, Sierra,
Hayden, Jersie, Cassidy, Seth and Tristan Rohs, and Jackson and
Madeleine Shafer; sister, Pat (John) Logan, of Casper, Wyoming; brother,
Jack (Cecil) Rohs, of Ft. Collins, Colorado; as well as other family.

Lewis was preceded in death by his father and stepmother, Edgar and
Blanche Rohs; mother, Evelyn Rohs; aunt and uncle, Minnie and Duke
Truscott; aunt, Vesa Otte; and brothers, Dick Rohs and Don Beckius.

Cremation was chosen.  Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. on Friday,
December 28, 2018, at the Hershey United Methodist Church with Pastor
Mark Baldwin officiating.  Inurnment with Military Honors will follow in
Fort McPherson National Cemetery.  The memorial book may be signed at
odeanchapel.com or prior to the service at the church.  In lieu of
flowers, memorials are to the Hershey Youth League for boys and girls
baseball.  Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of
arrangements.

Odean Colonial Chapel – 302 South Sycamore – North Platte NE 69101 –
308-532-1450