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7/12/1929 – 8/28/2015

Age 86. Retired Owner and Manager of Kenwood Feed Store and Weber Mill & Elevator. Preceded by parents, Ernest and G. Ruth Harpster; brother, Larry Harpster. Survived by his wife, Ruth J. Harpster; sister, Laura G. Salzbrenner; sisters-in-law, Barbara Harpster, Donna Carstensen and Julie (Burdell) Kruse, brother-in-law Virgil (Betty) Roberts; sons and daughter-in-law, Ernest E. Harpster III of Tampa, FL, Robert R. and (Norene) Harpster of Omaha, and Roger B. Harpster of Omaha; grandchildren, Kyle and (Amanda) Harpster, Conrad and (Cassandra) Goetzinger, Savannah Harpster, Heather and Joshua Harpster, Heidi & Eric Harpster, Samantha Harpster, Nicholas Harpster; and great grandchildren, Kayla and Haley Rose, Kyson and Alec Harpster.

Visitation with Family 5:30-8:00 PM Tuesday at Mortuary, Funeral Service 11:00 A.M.   Wednesday at Roeder Mortuary 108th Chapel, Interment Hillcrest Memorial Park, Memorials to Boy Scouts Troop # 31.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel

2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000

www.RoederMortuary.com

3/6/1934 – 8/25/2015

Opal Nadine McAllister Washington was the second child born of Clarence and Queena Mae McAllister on March 6, 1934 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Opal was baptized at an early age as a Methodist. Opal was married to the late Raymond L. Washington; she also was preceded in death by her daughter Barbara. She leaves to morn: two daughters Debbie of Delaware and Ramona of Omaha; one son Greg of Omaha; one sister Ruth; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, aunts and friends.

Visitation Monday (8/31/2015) 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Ames Chapel

Graveside Service 2:00 PM Tuesday (9/1/2015), Mount Hope Cemetery, Omaha, Nebraska

Repass will be at Love Jazz Art Center 2510 N. 24^th Street following the graveside ceremony.

The world lost an honorable Christian man, Frank “Jerome” Given, on Friday August 21, 2015.

Jerome was born in Omaha, NE February 26, 1923 to Frank and Hazel (Hatcher) Given. He is survived by his lifelong love and wife of 73 years, Jeannie (Mary Jean McClernon) Given, his four children, Sherry Moran of Omaha, Jeanné Willerth (Joe) of Lee’s Summit, MO, Gary Given of Phoenix, AZ and Gay Lynn Owens (Joe) of Creston, IA, his 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Jerome loved his God, family and life. He also loved racing motorcycles, ice skating, hockey, water skiing, boating, corvettes, flying airplanes and helping people.

A member of the greatest generation, he landed at Omaha Beach, rose to the rank of Captain in the Army 9^th Infantry serving under Patton and fought at the Battle of the Bulge. After graduating in 1947 from Creighton University’s Law School, he spent 35 years working for the Union Pacific Railroad. He retired as their General Trial Counsel. He also started the UP’s Aviation Department.

A strong Christian, lifelong Sunday school teacher and Elder, Jerome lived his faith by helping others. He flew countless children to Shrine Hospitals in his plane along with helping many patients for Angel Flight and Lifeline Pilots. He was given the Salvation Army’s “Adult Hero Award” in 2004. He was a member of Pilgrim Christian Church. He willingly shared how blessed he was.

Jerome was a 33^rd degree Mason, a member of the York Rite and the Scottish Rite. In 1963, at age 40, he was Tangier Temple’s youngest Shrine Potentate. He had served as director of the Nebraska Masonic Youth Foundation and Chairman of the Board for the Scottish Rite in Omaha. He was a long time member of the Omaha Rotary Club and was awarded the “Service Above Self” award in 2010. He served as a councilman for the City of Elkhorn and was past president of the Homeowners Association of Skyline Ranches.

He learned to fly in 1943 and in 2006 was given a Master Pilot Award from the FAA for 64 years of safe flying. He flew everything from single and multi-engine aircraft to jets.

Jerome was an avid sports enthusiast and public speaker. He was on the European Theater Hockey Championship Team (1945-6) and won the European Theater Speed Skating Champion for 1500 meters (1946). He played hockey and raced motorcycles professionally while working his way through law school and won the bike races at Sturgis, SD (1948). He also was past president of the Omaha Figure Skating Club and was a show water-skier. He was always willing to speak on various topics especially the “Trials of Christ” to share his faith.

Friday, (8/28/2015) Visitation 5-7 PM, Saturday (8/29/15) 9:45 Masonic Service, Funeral at 10:00 AM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, NE. The family suggests memorials to Angel Flight Central, 10 Richards Road, Kansas City, MO 64116 or the Tangier Shrine Children’s Transportation Fund 2823 S. 84th Street Omaha, NE 68124.

8/8/1938 – 8/18/2015

Omaha – Preceded by parents John and Annie Oliver. Survived by Wife Mae Frances Hall-Oliver; Children Bobby(Carol) Oliver Jr, Marissa Oliver; Stepchildren: Jeri Thomas, Herbert (Kathy) Walker, Brenda Hall; Sister Janet Oliver; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends

Wake Service 3:00PM – 5:00PM Saturday August 29, 2015

Roeder Mortuary 4932 Ames Ave Omaha, NE 68104

Military Honors will be at 3:30PM

2/2/1926 – 8/21/2015

Of Omaha, survived by wife Chris Pospisil Fischer, daughters Linda Kuehl  (Jim), Sherri Buford (Craig), grandchildren Andrew,  Allison, Eric, Alex, sisters Bertha Klinefelter,  Margaret Glandt, stepson Rudy Pospisil (Rebecca),  stepgrandsons Nick (Lyndsay & Atticus),  Matt. Preceded in death by first wife Bonnie Fischer.

Visitation Wednesday 5:30 – 8:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary, Funeral Service Thursday (8/27/15) 10:30 AM Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 6201 N. 66th Street.,Interment Hillcrest Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska. Memorials to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church.

2/27/1929 – 8/21/2015

Of Mondamin, survived by children Sandra Hammond (John), Diane Dorrance  (Ronnie), David (Sally), numerous grandchildren,  1 great great grandson, family and friends. Preceded in death by husband James.
Visitation Tuesday 9 AM till service time. Funeral Service Tuesday (8/25/15) 10:00 AM at Roeder Mortuary 4932 Ames Ave. Omaha, NE.

3/30/1929 – 8/19/2015

Of Omaha, survived by wife Marion, daughters Marilyn (Bruce Dec.) Lindesmith,  Diane (Stan) Otten, Rose Shelhorn, Bev (Tim) Clark,  Joyce Stratton, Aileen (John) Reinhart, Karen (Richard)  James, Emily (James) Sawyer, 18 grandchildren, 20 great  grandchildren, siblings Mabel Jo Tosoni and Paul Janecek.
Visitation Sunday 3-5 PM with Rosary 5 PM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, NE. Funeral Service Monday (8/24/15) 10:30 AM St. Bernard’s Catholic Church 3601 N. 65th Street Omaha, NE. Memorials to the family to be determined later.

February 6, 1946 – August 14, 2015

VISITATION Friday, August 21, 2015 from 6-8pm at Roeder Mortuary Ames Chapel.  FUNERAL SERVICE Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 9am at Prince of Peace Baptist Church located at 7818 Raven Oaks Dr.  Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Wake Service 1PM-3PM Saturday (8/22/2015) Roeder Mortuary 4932 Ames Ave

10/21/1960 – 8/16/2015

Kenneth Richard Bowley, son of Richard and Judith Bates Bowley, was born October 21, 1960, in Fort Meade, Maryland. At the age of 7 months, Ken moved to Omaha, NE, with his parents. Later, he worked with his father in the family business, Bowley Roofing, followed by many years with Leach Camper Sales.

Ken enjoyed riding his Harley, spending time on the Platte River, fishing, gardening, his gun collection and attending drag races but most of all he cherished time spent with his children, grandchildren and his dogs. On Sunday, August 16, 2015, Ken passed away unexpectedly at home in Omaha, NE, at the age of 54 years, 9 months and 25 days.

Those remaining to cherish his memory include his wife of 29 years, Carol; son Dylan (Laura) Bowley; twin daughters: Lindsay Bowley (fiancé Jeramy Swain) all of Omaha and Lauren (Ryan) Wilcox of Council Bluffs, IA; granddaughters Haylee, Harper and Hadley Wilcox and Annalie Bowley; parents Richard and Judy Bowley; grandmother Maxine Lorraine Powers; sister Deb (Bill) Knight; father and mother-in-law Roger and Janice Hass plus many nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

Reception w/ Family Thursday 5:30-7:30 PM at 108th Chapel;

Memorial Service 10:00 AM Friday (8/21/2015) at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th St Omaha, Nebraska,

Burial of ashes at Evergreen Memorial Park Omaha, Nebraska

Memorials to Humane Society