Cherry County NE

Bloom, Louise Jenevieve Cozad – Obituary

Louise J. Bloom, 57, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on September 23, 1984, at St. Anthony’s Hospital. Born on February 26, 1927, in Merna, she grew up in the Wood Lake Community and graduated from Ainsworth High School. Louise married George Allen Bloom in 1947 and had two children. She worked at Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. and St. Anthony’s Hospital. A devoted member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, she was known for her faith and dedication to family. Services were held on September 27, with burial at Mount Hope Cemetery.

Bean, Jean Audrey Withington Down – Obituary

Jean Audrey Bean, born August 5, 1922, in Portland, passed away on June 29, 2000, due to emphysema at the age of 77. A Lincoln High School graduate, she was a homemaker and married Ormond R. Bean Jr. in 1965, who predeceased her in 1994. She is survived by her four children, two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at River View Cemetery on July 6, and donations may be made to the Oregon Heart Association.

Bloom, Sedric Cleo, Jr. – Obituary

Cleo, Jr. Bloom, born February 2, 1925, in LaPlata, Missouri, grew up on a Nebraska ranch and graduated from high school in Pennsylvania. He earned a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Missouri and studied music at prestigious institutions. A rancher and cattleman, he developed a Registered Angus herd and ran Stilwell Insurance Agency with his wife, Frances, whom he married in 1956. Cleo enjoyed golf, shooting, and fishing in his retirement. He is survived by family and friends, remembered for his joyful spirit.

Bloom, Frances Lorraine Hans – Obituary

Frances Lorraine Hans was born on March 8, 1922, in Bazile Mills, Nebraska, and passed away on April 22, 1987, in Omaha at age 65. A graduate of Valentine High School, she earned a law degree from the University of Nebraska and a Doctorate from the University of Iowa. Frances married Cleo Bloom Jr. in 1956 and had a successful career as a businesswoman in Valentine. She was active in her community and church. She is survived by her husband and one son.

Bloom, Rosetha ‘Rose’ Ellen Everson – Obituary

Rose Ellen Everson Bloom, born October 17, 1874, in Fremont, Iowa, passed away on February 21, 1943, at her ranch in Wood Lake, Nebraska. She married George Arthur Bloom in 1894 and had one son, Sedric. The couple moved to La Plata, Missouri, for 23 years before relocating to Nebraska in 1925. An active community member, she was involved in various organizations and charitable work. She is survived by her husband, son, grandsons, and several relatives. Funeral services took place at the local high school auditorium.

Vandenbos, Arlo Ledell “Van” – Obituary

Arlo Ledell Van Vandenbos, 70, formerly of Baker City, passed away on January 1, 2003. Born June 8, 1932, on the Rose Bud Sioux Indian Reservation, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War and later earned a degree in civil engineering. He enjoyed a 30-year career with the Soil Conservation Service, raising five children with his wife, Ruth Ann. An avid outdoorsman and Nebraska Cornhuskers fan, he was respected for his craftsmanship. He is survived by his family and numerous grandchildren.

Anderson, Wilhelm James “Bill” – Obituary

Wilhelm James “Bill” Anderson, 75, of Halfway, Oregon, passed away on April 18, 2006. His funeral will take place at Pine Valley Presbyterian Church, followed by interment at Pine Haven Cemetery. Born on January 10, 1931, in Nebraska, he married Carma Hawk in 1952 and fathered three children. A heavy equipment operator, Bill contributed to road and dam construction until his retirement in 1993. He was an avid outdoorsman and a devoted family man, survived by his wife, children, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.