11/4/1949 – 11/15/2015
Preceded in Death by Son William E. Synek, Jr.
Survived by Wife: Penny Synek 4 Daughters 1 Son 2 Grandchildren 1 Sister Numerous Nieces, Nephews & Host of Many Friends
Visitation Thursday 2:00 – 4:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary 108th Street Chapel
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel
2727 N 108th St – 402-496-9000
www.RoederMortuary.com
September 12, 1928 – November 13, 2015
Passed away peacefully at an Alzheimer’s care center in Omaha, Nebraska. In death, she joins the love of her life, Phillip H. Cecil who predeceased her in 2006. Jo was born in Shubert, NE in 1928 to Vern M. and Ruby (Fish) Lewis. Preceded in death by son, Steven Bohrer, parents, sister, Margaret Bauer, brother Vern Ray Lewis. She is survived by sister, Nell Lewis of Chicago, IL; children, Mike (Julie) Lewis of rural Texas; daughter, Leslie (Michael) Harsh of Omaha, NE; great aunt, Martha Fish also of Omaha, and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Jo began her working career at KMTV in 1952, served as the manager of the Falls City Chamber of Commerce from 1970 to 1977, the president of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce from 1983 to 1999, and as an account representative to the Midlands Business Journal til her retirement in her 80s. MEMORIAL SERVICE 11am Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Roeder Mortuary – 108th Street Chapel Private inurnment at a later date Prairie Union Cemetery, Shubert, NE. Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association or VNA.
ROEDER MORTUARY – 108th St. Chapel
2727 North 108th St. 402-496-9000
8/13/1923 – 11/13/2015
Passed Away peacefully at home to join his wife Joyce Heaven. A special thanks to those who provided care to allow Jr. to live at his home.
Survived by Daughters: Nancy (Rich) Reese Linda Randall Shari (Mike) Leonard Grandchildren: Bryan, Jason, Nic, Mindy, Kurt, Karisa, Jessica, Ben & Kelsey 11 Great Grandchildren
Visitation: Monday 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Funeral Service 10:00 AM Tuesday ( 11/17/2015 ) all at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, Nebraska, Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery at Omaha, Nebraska Memorials: Charity of Your Choice
The world lost an Adventurous Woman, Mary “Jean” McClernon Given, on Friday, November 6, 2015 at 93 years of age.
Jean was born in Pittsburg, PA September 12, 1922 to Kenneth and Lucille (Charles) McClernon. Jerome Given her lifelong love and husband of 73 years, passed away August 21, 2015. Jean Given has 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, also 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Jean loved her God, family and life. She was passionate about many things. She didn’t just ride on the back of her husband’s motorcycle; she drove her own motorcycle and many times led the way. Jean didn’t just water ski; she was a water ski judge and participated in Water Ski Shows. Jean didn’t just ice skate; she performed by ice dancing with Jerome. Jean was the beautiful first lady for Jerome as he served as Tangier Temple Potentate in 1963.
Horses were a large part of Jean’s life. She loved caring for the mares, babies and at age 63 she started competing. Jean was 2nd in the Nation, AQHA Rookie of the year (50 and over). At 68 years old she placed 9th at the American Quarter Horse Amateur World Show and she continued showing horses until 77 years of age.
Jean said she learned to fly in self-defense because Jerome was an avid pilot. But again Jean didn’t just learn to fly; she held an instrument, commercial and flight instructor ratings. There was no stopping Jean, she competed in eight transcontinental and international air races such as the Power Puff Derby. In 1998 at age 75, Jean made some aviation history. She took a flight review and flew the Air Race Classic with her daughter and grand-daughter to be the first triple generation of women to compete as a team in cross country air racing.
In Jean’s professional life she worked for the Civil Service during Jerome’s military service, as a flight instructor and charter pilot for Sky Harbor Aviation in Omaha, H&R Block as a tax office manager and the Internal Revenue Service as Taxpayer Service representatives. Jean was a past Chairman of the Nebraska Ninety-Nines, an international organization of female pilots. She was active in the Douglas County Historical Society, Law Wives Bridge Club, a member of Pilgrim Christian Church and loving mother.
Visitation Friday 10:00 AM till service time.
Funeral Service Friday November 13, 2015 11:00 AM
Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, NE.
Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.
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