On October 20, 2023, Donna Mae Myers, aged 85, passed away at Linden Court in North Platte, NE. She was born to Milton and Erma (Jobbins) Singley, the second of four children, in Dundy County at home.
Donna was raised in Dundy County and attended Parks High School in Parks, NE, graduating in 1957. As a young teen, she met Albert “Bud” Myers, and they were later married after high school. Three children were brought into the world from this union: Betty, Larry, and Judy. Donna spent her days at home raising the kids while her husband ranched. She was a phenomenal cook and baker and often cooked meals for ranchers. She was especially known for her delicious apple pies. Later, she began working for Stapleton Schools doing janitorial work.
The outdoors was where Donna loved to be. She was a member of the Nebraska Horse Association and loved going on trail rides with her horses, Roanie, Cricket, and Lady. Donna enjoyed coloring and doing puzzles, jigsaw, and word search puzzles. When there happened to be a rodeo on TV she always knew when and where, it was her favorite TV entertainment. She was very independent and opinionated. Donna was hard to crack but once you did, her love poured out. She was outgoing and typically made a friend wherever she went.
Those left to carry on Donna’s spirit include her children, Betty (Dave) Boyda of North Platte, Larry (Debbie) Myers of Stapleton, and Judy Layher of Stapleton; grandchildren, Tanya (Tyler) Redden of Imperial, Melissa (Freddie Leon) Salisbury of North Platte, Christina Rice of Houston, TX, John (Nikki) Rice of Ames, IA, Kayla (Frank) Kramer of Stapleton, Teejay (Chelsey Myers of Stapleton, Brad (Naomi) Layher of Stapleton, Jerry Layher of Alliance, and Stacy (David) Kraye of Mullen; 16 great grandkids; 6 great great grandkids; brother, Bob (Sharry) Singley; sister, Dorothy Singley; sister-in-law, Charlotte Myers; numerous other family members and friends.
Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, Albert; sister, Gloria Baker; grandson, Charles Michael Lahyer; and brother-in-law, Bill Baker.
Memorials are suggested to the Village of Stapleton Splash Pad project and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
A memorial service will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, October 26, 2023, with Pastor Ryan Alexander officiating at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow the service at Riverside Cemetery in Wauneta, NE. Book signing will take place on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from 12 PM to 7 PM with family present from 5 PM to 7 PM at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.