Derrell Blayne Easterday, of Bertrand, Nebraska departed this life and entered The Eternal Home on December 18, 2009, at his daughter's home in Lexington, Nebraska. Derrell was 94 years of age having been born on February 6, 1915 at Eustis, Nebraska, the son of George and Olive (Johnson) Easterday. He received his education at Elwood, Nebraska.
Derrell Following his education, Derrell began to work with his father, hauling cattle to Omaha, Nebraska. On April 24, 1937 he was united in marriage to Arvetta Mae Stewart. The family made their home in Idaho and Oklahoma before returning to Bertrand. Derrell and Arvetta raised their family on the family farm north of Bertrand, Nebraska.
Derrell engaged in farming until he was 62 years of age and then pursued a career as a Road Grader for the Phelps County, Nebraska Department of Roads. He enjoyed his job and took great pride in his work on the grader. Derrell loved to talk about the "Good Old Days" and enjoyed a good conversation with his many friends, neighbors and family.
Derrell remained on the farm until his failing health approximately six months ago when he shared his time residing with his children. Derrell is survived by: children: Gary Easterday and his wife, Gayle of Mountain Home, California, Kent Easterday and his wife, Diane of Altoona, Iowa and Arlene Longly, Nebraska ; brother-in-law, Rex Stewart and his wife, Mary Ellen of Bella Vista, Arkansas; sisters-in-law: Elene Stewart of LaCanada, California and Maxine Bennett of Ord, Nebraska; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Derrell was welcomed into The Heavenly Home by: his parents, George and Olive Easterday; wife, Arvetta Easterday; sons: Roger, Dean and his wife, Dee, Allen and Keith Easterday; and four grandchildren: Gary Easterday Jr., Curt Thomas Longly and Jennifer and Jacqueline Easterday.
Derrell Following his education, Derrell began to work with his father, hauling cattle to Omaha, Nebraska. On April 24, 1937 he was united in marriage to Arvetta Mae Stewart. The family made their home in Idaho and Oklahoma before returning to Bertrand. Derrell and Arvetta raised their family on the family farm north of Bertrand, Nebraska.
Derrell engaged in farming until he was 62 years of age and then pursued a career as a Road Grader for the Phelps County, Nebraska Department of Roads. He enjoyed his job and took great pride in his work on the grader. Derrell loved to talk about the "Good Old Days" and enjoyed a good conversation with his many friends, neighbors and family.
Derrell remained on the farm until his failing health approximately six months ago when he shared his time residing with his children. Derrell is survived by: children: Gary Easterday and his wife, Gayle of Mountain Home, California, Kent Easterday and his wife, Diane of Altoona, Iowa and Arlene Longly, Nebraska ; brother-in-law, Rex Stewart and his wife, Mary Ellen of Bella Vista, Arkansas; sisters-in-law: Elene Stewart of LaCanada, California and Maxine Bennett of Ord, Nebraska; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Derrell was welcomed into The Heavenly Home by: his parents, George and Olive Easterday; wife, Arvetta Easterday; sons: Roger, Dean and his wife, Dee, Allen and Keith Easterday; and four grandchildren: Gary Easterday Jr., Curt Thomas Longly and Jennifer and Jacqueline Easterday.
Derrell Blayne Easterday, of Bertrand, Nebraska departed this life and entered The Eternal Home on December 18, 2009, at his daughter's home in Lexington, Nebraska. Derrell was 94 years of age having been born on February 6, 1915 at Eustis, Nebraska, the son of George and Olive (Johnson) Easterday. He received his education at Elwood, Nebraska.
Derrell Following his education, Derrell began to work with his father, hauling cattle to Omaha, Nebraska. On April 24, 1937 he was united in marriage to Arvetta Mae Stewart. The family made their home in Idaho and Oklahoma before returning to Bertrand. Derrell and Arvetta raised their family on the family farm north of Bertrand, Nebraska.
Derrell engaged in farming until he was 62 years of age and then pursued a career as a Road Grader for the Phelps County, Nebraska Department of Roads. He enjoyed his job and took great pride in his work on the grader. Derrell loved to talk about the "Good Old Days" and enjoyed a good conversation with his many friends, neighbors and family.
Derrell remained on the farm until his failing health approximately six months ago when he shared his time residing with his children. Derrell is survived by: children: Gary Easterday and his wife, Gayle of Mountain Home, California, Kent Easterday and his wife, Diane of Altoona, Iowa and Arlene Longly, Nebraska ; brother-in-law, Rex Stewart and his wife, Mary Ellen of Bella Vista, Arkansas; sisters-in-law: Elene Stewart of LaCanada, California and Maxine Bennett of Ord, Nebraska; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Derrell was welcomed into The Heavenly Home by: his parents, George and Olive Easterday; wife, Arvetta Easterday; sons: Roger, Dean and his wife, Dee, Allen and Keith Easterday; and four grandchildren: Gary Easterday Jr., Curt Thomas Longly and Jennifer and Jacqueline Easterday.
Derrell Following his education, Derrell began to work with his father, hauling cattle to Omaha, Nebraska. On April 24, 1937 he was united in marriage to Arvetta Mae Stewart. The family made their home in Idaho and Oklahoma before returning to Bertrand. Derrell and Arvetta raised their family on the family farm north of Bertrand, Nebraska.
Derrell engaged in farming until he was 62 years of age and then pursued a career as a Road Grader for the Phelps County, Nebraska Department of Roads. He enjoyed his job and took great pride in his work on the grader. Derrell loved to talk about the "Good Old Days" and enjoyed a good conversation with his many friends, neighbors and family.
Derrell remained on the farm until his failing health approximately six months ago when he shared his time residing with his children. Derrell is survived by: children: Gary Easterday and his wife, Gayle of Mountain Home, California, Kent Easterday and his wife, Diane of Altoona, Iowa and Arlene Longly, Nebraska ; brother-in-law, Rex Stewart and his wife, Mary Ellen of Bella Vista, Arkansas; sisters-in-law: Elene Stewart of LaCanada, California and Maxine Bennett of Ord, Nebraska; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Derrell was welcomed into The Heavenly Home by: his parents, George and Olive Easterday; wife, Arvetta Easterday; sons: Roger, Dean and his wife, Dee, Allen and Keith Easterday; and four grandchildren: Gary Easterday Jr., Curt Thomas Longly and Jennifer and Jacqueline Easterday.
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