Harlan passed away in February of 1977. Lavaun then moved to Aurora, Colorado and married Jim Thompson. They later divorced. Lavaun and her son Dana lived in several different communities. While in Colorado Lavaun was involved as a Cub Scout Den Mother, PTA, Newcomer's Club and Welcome Wagon. During this time in Colorado Lavaun learned to square dance and was a member of the Leather & Lace Square Dance Club.
Lavaun moved back to Nebraska in November of 2005. She became ill in 2007 and battled cancer since then.
Survivors:
Son - Dana Skinner of Fremont
Sister - Betty and husband John Tharp of Fremont
Brother - Kaye Osterloh of Hooper
Brother-in-law - Rod and Kathy Skinner of Fremont
Mother-in-law - Morine Skinner of Fremont
Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Great Nephews.
Lavaun was preceded in death by her first husband Harlan, parents and a step father.
The Memorial Service will be 3:00P.M. Tuesday September 8 at St. John Ridgeley Lutheran Church south of Scribner. The Rev. Dr. Nicki McIntyre will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in the Hooper Cemetery. A book signing with family present will be on Monday from 6pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont. Memorials are suggested to St. John's Ridgeley Lutheran Church.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
Ludvigsen's Scribner Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences(1)
Angie Osterloh-Rempe
Tekamah, NE Friday, September 4, 2009 I am going to miss you, Aunt Lavaun. You were always there when we needed you and now, you are there for those who passed before you. Say Hi to Mom for me.