- Date Posted: 2013-04-15
- Maiden Name: Henderson
Norma Jean Bappe, 78, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away Monday, April 15, 2013, at Help for Health Hospice Home in Riverton, Wyoming.
Norma Jean Henderson was born September 9, 1934, to Ross and Faye (Goedert) Henderson in Lexington, Nebraska. She graduated from Lexington High School in 1952. She lived in and around Lexington her entire life with the exception of the last three weeks when she moved to Riverton, Wyoming and Help for Health Hospice.
She married Robert "Bob" Bappe on September 29, 1953, and had two children; Michael and Mark. After 55 years of marriage, Bob passed away in 2008. Norma spent 10 years with Northwestern Bell as a telephone operator and it was while at this job that she and Bob met. Bob was a clerk with the Union Pacific Railroad and they often spoke on the phone as Bob was making long-distance business calls.
Norma enjoyed people. She was easy to be with and enjoyed living a simple, frugal life. One of her great pleasures was digging up an old coin found using her metal detector, another was discovering a piece of depression glass at a garage sale. She spent much of her life volunteering with the hospital auxiliary, Red Cross and was a mentor at the Morton/Sandoz Elementary for many years. The latter gave her special pleasure and she often spoke about the children that she hoped to have positively influenced. Her two boys were in the center of her heart and she was always their cheerleader. She was a member of the Evangelical Free Church.
Her mother, father and only sibling, Duane Henderson also preceded her in death.
Survivors include her two children Mike, his wife Sandra of rural Cozad, NE and Mark and his wife Becky of rural Riverton, WY. She had four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a special nephew, Greg Henderson and wife Kathy of Kearney, NE.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, April 20, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. at the Evangelical Free Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Pastor Duane Russell officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington. Visitation will be held Friday, April 19, 2013, from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the Evangelical Free church. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family through: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.
- Date Posted: 2013-08-24
- Maiden Name: Ingram
Joyce Louise (Ingram) Speak, 79, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013 in Ogden, Utah.
Friends are invited to join with the family at graveside services to be held on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd. Family will also meet with friends on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd in Ogden.
Joyce was born in Odessa on June 22, 1934 to Henry Dell and Mable Sear Ingram. She enjoyed a wonderful upbringing in Lexington with her two older siblings, Dwain and Frances. Her family spent hours together at the ball fields cheering on her dad, who played minor league baseball until he was 42 years old.
Joyce graduated from Lexington High School in 1952. She was a spirited, redheaded cheerleader who was christened with the nickname "Red," which lasted throughout her entire life. Joyce loved school, learning and teaching others. This love eventually led to a bachelor of science degree in education with distinction from the University of Nebraska, where she became a true Cornhusker.
On Sept. 1, 1954, she married Charles, her high school sweetheart. They finished college together before moving to the Dugway Proving Ground in Utah, where Charles was stationed for military service. While there, son Steven was born. After release from the service, Charles gained employment at Thiokol, so the family moved to Ogden, and later North Ogden where daughter Barbara was born. The family lived in North Ogden for 37 years. Joyce moved to a new home in the southeast part of Ogden in 1999 and enjoyed 14 years of wonderful retirement with her husband.
Joyce taught school at both Taylor and Bates Elementary School before making a decision to stay home to raise her children. She set a true example of what a good wife, mother, and friend should be. She was a devoted, gentle, and loving mother and was always a cheerleader for her children and grandchildren. She left a legacy of wonderful childhood memories for her children to treasure. She continued her nurturing role as a grandmother, always finding a way to connect and touch the lives of her grandchildren.
Joyce was warm, kind, and had true compassion and empathy for others. She sensed when someone needed a lift in their spirit and she answered their needs with phone calls, countless cards, and sweet treats (her specialty). The unconditional love and generosity Joyce gave to those she touched in her life left footprints on their hearts that will help and guide them throughout their lives, assuring them that they are forever loved.
Health issues plagued Joyce throughout her life, but she always found joyful things to fill her time at home. Just like her name, there was always "joy" in Joyce. She could work her way through any crossword or jigsaw puzzle and loved getting the final Jeopardy answer correct in her daily challenges with her hubby. She loved the sport of baseball her entire life and loved watching the Jazz. She dotted the walls of her home with beautiful cross-stitched works or art. She loved getting her red hair done with her good friend Judy, going to Circle at the Methodist Church, and she loved all of her special PEO ladies and friends.
Joyce is survived by her husband of 59 years. Charles Speak; her son, Steven (Peg) Speak; daughter, Barbara (Benson) Roper; grandchildren, Jonathan Speak, Evan (Megan) Roper, Kellie and McKay Roper and one great-grandchild, Lincoln.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Dell and Mable Ingram; siblings, Dwain Ingram and Frances Serafin and one grandson, Matthew James Roper.
Special thanks to Encompass Hospice for their wonderful support and care.
Memorials are suggested to the Huntsman Cancer Foundation, 500 Huntsman Way, Salt Lake City, Utah 84108.
- Date Posted: 2014-01-09
Lester Daniel "Dan" Wolfe, 78, of Johnson Lake, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014, at Lexington Regional Health Center.
He was born February 25, 1935, in Lexington, Nebraska, to Lester and Laura (Hoadley) Wolfe. Dan attended District #3 rural school, and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1952.
Dan married Shirley Collicott on May 28, 1954, they had four children.
He lived in Oxford, Grand Island, Ravenna in addition to Lexington. Dan served in the Nebraska National Guard for six years. He farmed briefly and worked as a factory foreman, but spent most of his life working in sales. For two years he enjoyed weighing cars at the Platte Valley Speedway.
In his youth Dan raced stock cars and boxed. Later, he enjoyed golf, loved to attend his children's and grandchildren's events, and watched sports. He had a beautiful singing voice, and sang at many weddings, funerals, and church services across the state. Dan was a people person who could always find a friend; he told memorable stories and he always had a joke to share. He was generous, loving, funny, and kind.
Dan is survived by his wife Shirley of Johnson Lake; daughter Laurie Hervert (Clark) of Ord; son, Russ Wolfe (Kelly) of Kearney; daughter, Kathy Wolfe (Richard Barnes) of Lincoln; six grandchildren (Ami and Chad Nichols of Omaha, Adam and Jen Hervert of Pierce, Kyle and Ashley Wolfe of Broken Bow, Mitchell and Elizabeth Hervert of Liberty, MO, Caitlin and Jeff Schwartz of Cedar Rapids, and Alex Wolfe of Lincoln); three step-grandchildren (Samantha Lindahl and Carl of Norfolk, Alex Jones of Norfolk, and Allen Jones); four great-grandchildren (Jaylin Wiese, Libby Nichols, Emmett Hervert, and Ryker Wolfe) and three step-great-grandchildren (Brianna, Will and Charlotte Lindahl); siblings Dean Wolfe and Judy of Lincoln; Dorthy Philippi of Elwood; Dave Wolfe and Joyce of Overton; Dell Wolfe and Linda of Lexington; Donna Myer and Rich of Central City; Dixie Roberts and Gregg of Grand Island; and Debby Suhr and Rocky of Lexington; sister-in-law Carol Collicott of McCook, brother-in-law Dick Collicott of Culbertson, and stepmother-in-law Alice Ruppert of McCook; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents Lester and Laura Wolfe; infant daughter, Amy; brother Don Wolfe, sister Delores Latter and three infant siblings; mother-in-law, Pauline Dodson; father-in-law, Earl Collicott; stepfather-in-law, Delmar Dodson, sister-in-law, Bonnie (Maloley) Neff; brothers-in-law Denny Latter, Don Philippi, and Zickie Maloley.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, January 13, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Lexington with Reverend Dr. Dyton Owen officiating.
Visitation will be Sunday, January 12, 2014, from 2-4 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.
Memorials, in lieu of flowers please, are suggested to the Chapel of the Lake at Johnson Lake or Operation Santa Claus.
It was Dan's wishes his body be cremated following the funeral service. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is assisting with arrangements. Please forward online condolences to the family through: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.
