R. Jean Elson, age 91, of Curtis, Nebraska, died Friday, March 12, 2021 at Linden Court in North Platte, Nebraska.
She was born November 21, 1929 at home in Somerset township in Lincoln County, NE, daughter of John J. and Dorothy L. (Garner) Durner.
Jean graduated from country grade school in Lincoln County and attended high school at Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis from 1942-1946. She later taught at the Somerset, NE, country school for 2 years. Jean married George Elson, May 22, 1949 at Wellfleet, NE. They made their home on the farm north of Curtis for 25years where their three sons were born. They then moved to Curtis in 1974 Jean was a member of the United Methodist Church of Curtis and served on the area Senior Center board. Her first love was her family, followed by her church, golf and playing cards.
Survivors include her three sons, Lindy Elson, of Curtis, NE, Larry (Elaine) Elson of Curtis, NE, Terry (Judy) Elson of North Platte, NE; seven grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 13 great-great grandchildren, "Special Adopted Son" Bob Mercer, sister in law, Evelyn Durner, along with many extended family and friends.
Jean was preceded in death by husband, George Linden Elson, Sr. on November 17, 1982; her parents John and Dorothy Durner; and sister and brother-in-law, Verona Joan (Jake) West; sister in law and brother in law Merna (Tom) Elson; sister in law and brother in law, Wilma (Fritz) Wolff; brother, Merle Durner; brother in law Earl Elson; nephew, Dale Elson; and niece Marilyn Cole.
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 18, 2021 from noon - 3:00 pm at Blase-Wetzel-Strauser Memorial Chapel in Curtis, Nebraska
Services will be held Friday, March 19, 2021, 10:00 AM at United Methodist Church in North Platte, Nebraska with Pastor Doug Delp officiating.
Interment will take place at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens south of North Platte, Nebraska.
Memorials may be given to the United Methodist Church of Curtis or the Curtis Senior Center.