They were ranchers and sandhills farmers, living in Rock County, near Long Pine. In 1948, they moved into Long Pine where she was a cook and waitress. The couple moved to Hooper, Nebraska in 1992. Her husband Arthur, died in September of 1995, and in 2002, Alma moved to Fremont and to Shalimar Gardens.
She had been a member of the Full Life Assembly of God Church.
Survivors: 2 daughters Lola and husband Royce Jordan of Burwell
Janice Brown of Fremont
1 son Leonard and wife Sheryl Weander of Lincoln
1 daughter-in-law Sandy Weander of Genoa
21 grandchildren
47 great grandchildren
several great, great grandchildren
1 great, great, great grandchild
3 brothers-in-law Frank and wife Dorothy Weander Jr. of Valentine
Ed Baldwin of Olympia, Washington
Lawrence Weeks of Olympia
Alma was preceded in death, in addition to her husband Arthur, by a daughter Donna and son Kenneth, and several grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held in the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel, Fremont, on Wednesday at 9:30am
with the Rev. Lee Weander officiating. The committal will be in Grandview Cemetery at Long Pine. Memorials are suggested to the Activities Fund of Shalimar Gardens.
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, will be on Tuesday (May 5th) from 2 PM to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(3)
Katrina Rodgers
Uehling, NE Tuesday, May 5, 2009 I will miss Alma. We used to have the greatest talks about family, friends, and her past. She was always so welcoming and friendly and was always willing to lend a helping hand. I will miss her greatly. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.Harry & Janice Crook
Schuyler, Ne Tuesday, May 5, 2009 Now she will be playing cards in heaven with Kenny & Donna again!!!C. Dale Bahner, Steven Jacobsen,Jill, Susan, Myrna
, Monday, May 4, 2009 Jan and family, We are so sorry to read about your mother's passing. She was a very special lady. We will always remember her tenderness and her smile.