Brian

6/7/1920 – 2/13/2016

Dale received his BS in business in 1941 from the University of Nebraska.  After the war, he obtained his JD degree from the University of Nebraska in 1948, on the GI Bill. After graduation, Dale joined Northern Natural Gas, which later became Internorth.  He spent his entire career there, holding various positions, starting in the legal department. He retired as Chief Financial Officer and Vice-Chairman of the Board. He influenced many careers and mentored many people, both directly and through the example he set with his integrity and high ethical standards.

Dale held nearly every volunteer or layman position in the church. He was Church School Superintendent, he was Lay Leader, Delegate to the State Conference, Chairman of the Administrative Board, Founder and President of the Foundation and served on many committees.

Dale was Chairman of the Interracial Committee for the desegregation of the Omaha Public Schools, He was President of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce, President of the Omaha Industrial Foundation, Chairman of the Boards of Nebraska Methodist Hospital and Methodist Health System, A Trustee of the University of Nebraska Foundation, on the Board of trustees of Nebraska Wesleyan University, on the Board of Boy Scouts, Co-Founder of Omaha Community Foundation; he has been honored by the NCCJ, Urban League, the NAACP, the Boy Scouts Man of the Year, the Perry Branch Award from the University of Nebraska Foundation, Methodist Hospital’s Crystal Dove Award Winner, Woodmen of the World’s Man of the Year, and he received an Honorary Doctorate of Law from the University of Nebraska at Omaha for his service to the community.

Dale served 4 years in the Army during World War II, of which nearly 2 years was overseas. He was with the 5th Armored Division that participated in all 5 campaigns of Northern Europe. While in Germany he was awarded the Bronze Star. At the time of his discharge he was a Captain.

Notwithstanding his broad interests in life, Dale’s primary and overriding interest has always been his family. He was a devoted and loving husband to Pat for 70 years. He always maintained that Pat was the key to this great relationship that never faltered during their marriage. He was extremely proud of their 3 children. Each was outstanding in his or her field of endeavor.

Dale stated many times that he was extremely fortunate to have such a wonderful wife and family and to have such a rewarding life.

Dale was preceded in death by his Parents; Brothers: Myrl & Elton Te Kolste. He is survived by his Wife of 70 years: Patricia; Children: Sara Pickens, Nancy Velardi (Leon Pelletier), Robert Te Kolste (Sheri Harrison); Grandchildren: Matthew & Andrew Pickens, Garrett & Olivia Te Kolste; And many loving Nieces & Nephews.

Visitation Wednesday 5-7 PM at 108th Chapel; Service 11:30 AM Thursday (2/18/2016) at Presbyterian Church of the Cross 1517 S. 114th St Omaha, NE; Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery at Omaha, NE

Memorials to Methodist Hospital College of Nursing, Presbyterian Church of the Cross, or charity of your choice.

8/20/1924 – 2/7/2016

Frank Bradley was one of ten children born to Willie and Caroline Bradley. He entered this life on August 20, 1924 in Evergreen, Alabama. Frank departed this life February 7, 2016 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters: Sally Mae Jackson, Leola Williams, and Annie Lowe Williams; and five brothers: Kerfew, Allen, Alto, Leroy, and Mizell.

Frank accepted Christ at an early age at Sandy Grove Baptist Church in Evergreen. Upon relocating to Omaha, in 1953, he united with the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, under the leadership of Rev. David Sinclair.

Frank attended school at Sandy Grove School in Evergreen, Alabama.

He was united in marriage to Artelia Rankin in 1946 in Evergreen. Frank and Artelia parented six children: three sons and three daughters.

Frank served in the United States Army from December 1943 through March of 1946 before being Honorably Discharged.

After his military serves, Frank was employed at Cudahy Packing House and Creighton University. He later had the opportunity to be employed at Metropolitan Utilities District (MUD) until retiring in 1984 because of illness.

Frank enjoyed fishing and sharing his catches with his family. He loved to cook for them and spend quality time sharing food, laughter, and love. He also enjoyed requesting his children to prepare and share their specialty dishes with him. Family was very important to him and he insisted on having cake and ice cream for his children’s birthdays, even through their adulthood.

He was preceded in death by two sons: Alfonzia Council and Kalvin Lamour Bradley.

Frank leaves to cherish his homegoing, his cherished friend Artelia; one son Terry O. Bradley (Bonnie); three daughters Lois J Russell, Annie F. Horton, and Sharon Faye Bradley all of Omaha; one sister Willie Belle Ammons of Omaha; two brothers-in-law Henry James Jackson of Brewton, Alabama and Beamon Williams of Evergreen, Alabama; six grandchildren Chadwick, Marcus, Lamar, Tamicka, Sabrina Lanay, and Tiera Lashawn; 11 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation Monday 5-7 PM @ Ames Chapel;Celebration of Life Service 12:00 PM Tuesday (2/16/2016) at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church 2602 N. 24th St Omaha, NE 68110; Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery at Omaha, NE

10/4/1937 – 2/9/2016

James Henry Miller was born October 4, 1937 in Aubrey, Arkansas to Levi Miller and Annie Mae Mitchell Miller. He was the fourth of eight children. He came to Christ and was baptized at an early age at New Star Baptist Church in Arkansas. After moving to Omaha, Nebraska, he joined Morningstar Baptist Church and during that tenure, he served on the usher board. He also joined the Masons.

He was educated in the Arkansas Public Schools. Upon moving to Omaha, Nebraska, he attended night school at Technical High School and worked during the day.

James was a quiet, but energetic man who had a quirky sense of humor. He was loved by his family, friends, and neighbors because he was such a good person, generous, and always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed one. He had an infectious love for life.

James joined in holy matrimony to Elgina Morgan in Omaha, Nebraska on February 20, 1960. To that union, four sons were born. James and Elgina were proud parents who took time to travel across the country with their sons; they encouraged their sons’ interest in school and in sports, especially baseball. Besides their traveling and active participation at church, they enjoyed the simple things in life, including eating out, attending different events, and sharing in family activities.

James leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Elgina Miller; sons Levi Miller of Santa Clara, CA, Edward and Anthony Miller of Omaha, NE; sisters Essie Sims (Aaron) of Denver, CO, Wyomia Miller of Toledo, OH, Jimmie Miller Johnson (Eugene) of Omaha, NE; brother Lacey Miller of Santa Clara, CA; brothers-in-law Rev. Oscar Morgan of Denver, CO, Theodore Morgan of Chicago, IL; sisters-in-law Fletta James (Dean) of Oklahoma City, OK, Dorothy Williams (Bill) of Boley, OK; step-brother Norman Smith of Kansas City, MO; step-sisters Veribie Bogard of Omaha, NE, Urlean Leeper of Flint, MI; god-son Lenny Hardin; god-sister Queen Greene; god-daughter Ozella Frazier, nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation Sunday 3-5 PM at 108th Chapel; Service 10 AM Monday (2/15/2016) at Morning Star Baptist Church 2019 Burdette St Omaha, NE; Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery at Omaha, NE

1/2/1946 – 2/8/2016

Erma Lee Holmes Brooks was born on January 2, 1946 in Marks, Mississippi to the union of Robert and Marion Holmes.

She graduated from the Quitman County Industrial High School on May 21, 1964.

After graduation she relocated to East St. Louis, Illinois. Later she moved to Omaha, Nebraska to be with her sister, Doris.

Erma met and fell in love with Mr. Henry A. Brooks in 1965 and the two were later joined in holy matrimony.

Her employers included Purex/The Dial Company, Campbell Soup, Royal Oaks Assisted Living and Omaha Public Schools. She had a strong work ethic and took pride in everything she did. She obeyed the gospel of Jesus Christ and became a member sometime during the 1980’s of North Omaha Church of Christ, where she served faithfully until her death.

She enjoyed life and cooking was her passion. “If you came to her house and left hungry, that was no fault of hers.” She was a thrifty shopper and loved a bargain.

Erma leaves to cherish her memory, her loving children: Quentin (Vanessa) Brooks of Omaha, NE, Michael Brooks of Minneapolis, MN, Katrina Brooks of Omaha, NE, and Stephen Brooks of Omaha, NE.

She was preceded in death by her husband. Other family survivors include 4 sisters: Doris Wolfe of Omaha, NE, Joyce Doss of Centerville, IL, Ivory (James) Williams of Grandview, MO, and Loretta Holmes of East St. Louis, IL; 2 brothers: Earl (Valerie) Holmes and Charles Holmes both of East St. Louis, IL.

She was blessed with 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation Saturday 9-11 AM at church; Funeral Service 11 AM Saturday (2/13/2016) at North Omaha Church of Christ 5118 Hartman Ave. Omaha, NE

10/20/1941 – 1/20/2016

Omaha – Clyde and Flora Brookins moved to Omaha, NE where they later married on July 20, 1960. In conjunction to this union, they were blessed with five children: Stanley E. Brookins, Lutricia A. Brookins-Lowe (deceased), Katheryn Q. Brookins, Angela Brookins, and Daitina Brookins. He was a member at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church for several years and later joined Prince of Peace Baptist church, serving as deacon and bass guitar player for both churches and choirs. He was also in three quartet groups: Sensational Soul, Gospel Travelers, and Echo’s of Melody. He was also in the all male choir at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. He was a 32nd degree Mason with Excelsior Lodge #2. In Clyde’s allotted time he enjoyed taking care of his yard and doing lawn care services. He continued this until his heart no longer allowed him to. He also enjoyed his grandchildren, fishing, and westerns.

Clyde E. Brookins, Jr. made his transition on January 20th, 2016 around 10:30 a.m. Our Father called him home, for his work here on Earth was complete. May God bless your soul and forever rest in peace. Brother Brookins touched and inspired many lives and will be remembered by all of those who knew him. Clyde E. Brookins, Jr. is preceded in death by parents Clyde E. Brookins, Sr. of Memphis, TN and Ola Henrietta Hamer of Rochester, NY; daughter Lutricia A. Brookins-Lowe of Omaha, NE; sister Barbara Dora Hicks; George Brookins of Omaha, NE; Gracie Gray of Holly Springs, MS; Ola Bell of Rochester, NY; Freddie Brookins of Atlanta, GA; Della Brookins of Rochester, NY; Wesley Brookins of Memphis, TN and Travis Brookins of Memphis, TN.

Clyde E. Brookins, Jr. leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife Flora M. Brookins; his four loving children Stanley E. Brookins, Kathryn Q. Brookins, Angel M. Brookins, and Daitina Brookins all of Omaha, NE. He also leaves behind his grandchildren Stanley E. Loux of Omaha, NE, Michael S. Brookins of Omaha, NE, Jessica Brookins of Colorado, Marcus Loux of Omaha, NE, Christopher Brookins of Colorado, Sheilo Brookins of Omaha, NE, Samuel Brookins of Omaha, NE, Alexis Brookins of Omaha, NE, Tyrese Brookins of Omaha, NE, Devaris Brookins of Omaha, NE, Elijah Brookins of Omaha, NE, and Joshua Brookins of Omaha, NE. He also leaves behind 13 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation Thursday (2/4/16) 6-8 PM at Roeder Mortuary – Ames Chapel; Funeral Service 1:00 PM Friday (2/5/2016) at Prince of Peace Baptist Church 7818 Raven Oaks Dr. Omaha, Nebraska

12/24/1921 – 1/28/2016

Lee was born on a farm 10 miles northeast of Ord, NE, where he spent his growing up years. He was an only child, having four siblings who died shortly after birth. He graduated from high school in Woodburn, OR, and attended business school in Chicago. He served in WWII, and spent the entire time at a Station Hospital in Recife, Brazil. His career was with KN Gas Company where he became a division manager. He was an avid fisherman and golfer. During his entire life, he busied himself with woodworking, genealogy, collecting recipes, raising various species of creatures, and other hobbies too numerous to mention. When he got his first computer in the early 1980’s, all other hobbies paled in comparison. He was still active on it in his 90’s.His gentle nature and gift for keeping in touch and including others made him loved and respected by family and friends.

Preceded in death by 4 infant siblings; first wife Merna to whom he was married 57 years; Survived by wife: Pauline to whom he was married 15 years; daughters: Deannie (Bob) Price, Kathy Govier; 7 grandchildren: Jay (Valetta) Price, Corey (Stacey) Price, Darin (Jannie) Price, April (Corey) Falzone, Curt (Jessica) Pedersen, Matt (Christy) Pedersen, Brad Pedersen; 14 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; Also survived by stepdaughters: Linda (Steve) Longwell, Carol (Rusty) Rushton; 3 step-grandchildren; 6 step-great-grandchildren.

Memorial Service 2 PM Friday (2/5/2016) at Brookestone Village 4330 S. 144th St Omaha, Nebraska

Memorials to Open Door Mission

4/17/1932 – 1/22/2016

“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have; for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” Hebrews 13:5

Rosa Lee Sanderson was born April 17, 1932, in Merryville, LA., to the union of Walter William and Bessie (Marshall) Sanderson. She was preceded in death by both parents and, one daughter, Kathy Spikes.

At an early age, Rosa confessed her hope in Christ. Rosa grew to love Hebrews 13:5 and her life was a reflection of her favorite scripture. Rosa attended elementary school in Call, Texas, and attended Allen Parrish High School in Oakdale, Louisiana. Rosa later married Frankie Spikes and Willie James. Rosa moved to Chicago in 1956, from Oakdale, Louisiana. In 1970, Rosa united with Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church, under the pastorate of the late Rev. August Minor where she was able to worship and serve, surrounded by her family until 1986, when she moved to Omaha, Nebraska.

Settled in Nebraska with additional family, Mother Sanderson cherished her new home and united with the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Felix Jones. In February 2000, always ensuring she was in fellowship, Rosa united with Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Walter B. Jones and in April 2007, she became a charter member of the New Beginning Community Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Walter B. Jones.

Mother Rosa Lee Sanderson fought a good fight and peacefully passed away on January 22, 2016, at home surround by her loved ones. She leaves to cherish her memory, five daughters: June Evelyn Moore, Rose Marie Sanderson, Patricia Ann Sanderson, Rena Sanderson-Lee, and Sonja Bowens (Anthony); eight grandchildren: Monique, Monta (Stephany), Jacqui, Damita, Kenisha (Terrill), Devonta, Marianna and Tia; eighteen great-grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends.

Mother Sanderson will be dearly missed by her family and her precious memories will be treasured and held in our hearts.

Visitation Sunday (1/31/16) 3-5 PM at 108th Chapel; Funeral Service 10:00 AM Monday (2/1/2016) at New Beginning Community Baptist Church   2301 N. 45th Street Omaha, NE, Interment Evergreen Memorial Park at Omaha, NE

2/9/1914 – 1/22/2016

Omaha – Age 101 – Preceded in death by first Wife: Gertrude; second Wife: Arlene; Survived by Step-Sons: John Galbraith, Charles (Judy) Galbraith, John (Sony) Peters, Ron (Tami) Peters; Step-Daughter: Donna (Tom) Shawhan; 11 Grandchildren; 14 Great- Grandchildren; 9 Great-Great-Grandchildren; Good Friends & Neighbors; Nieces & Nephews.

 Visitation Wednesday 6-8 PM at 108th Chapel, Funeral Service 1 PM Thursday (1/28/2016) at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th St Omaha, NE, Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery at Omaha, NE

10/7/1931 – 1/22/2016

Omaha – Survived by Wife of 49 years: Nancy; Children; Grandchildren; Great-Grandchildren.

 Visitation Tuesday 6-8 PM at 108th Chapel

Private Family Graveside Service

In Lieu of Flowers Memorials to Methodist Hospice Association

4/23/1963 – 1/16/2016

Stephen lived in Omaha, NE all his life. He graduated from Tech High School in 1982. He worked as a janitor for a while, and then on to his passion working with horses. He groomed horses as well as did the hot walks around the track with horses after the race. He worked at AKSARBEN and a race track in Oklahoma. While there he made a second family with many people who touched his life in various positive ways.

Besides his childhood friends, he had many pen pals from around the world. He touched many lives not only be letters but by contributions he made to various charities. Stephen was always a kid at heart. He had many interests and hobbies. He loved tinkering around with electronics and collecting many equestrian items. He was quite the movie buff and lover of automobiles.

Stephen was preceded in death by his Father Kenneth Hamilton, and his sister Patricia Hamilton; Survived by his Mother, Helen Hamilton; his Sister, Sharon; his Niece, Nakkita Sanders and numerous other relatives and friends.

VISITATION Friday, January 22, 2016 from 5-8pm and MEMORIAL SERVICE Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 1pm with all services at Roeder Mortuary 108th Street Chapel.