The True Saints of Our World
"Ordinary" people lead lives of honor...
I have known unheralded heroes and heroines who
have forsaken their own plans and pleasure to care
for an invalid wife or husband, parent or child.
Their loyalty and tenderness are not publicized,
but, day by day, they do the tasks at hand with
cheerfulness and competence. They are the true
saints of our world - people through whom
light shines - and they never cease to lift my spirit.
- The Reverend Dale E. Turner
A heartfelt thank you, from the family of Judy Rae Whyte.
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Judy Rae (Granere) Whyte, 83, of North Platte, NE passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on October 13, 1938 in Stromsburg, NE the daughter of Ralph J. and Frances B. (Moore) Granere.
The family moved to Grand Island, NE where Judy spent most of her youth. She met and married Al Whyte in 1954 in Yankton, SD, and to this union six children were born: Joe, Alfred, Colleen, Michelle, Kim, and Angela. In 1973, they moved to North Platte where she resided until her passing. Judy was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed many years of fishing and camping along with her husband and family. She was an excellent cook and loved to feed her family and friends. She spent time gardening and canning and was a caregiver with a huge heart.
Those left to cherish Judy’s memory are her children, Joe (Jean) Whyte of North Platte, Alfred Whyte of Emerald, WI, Michelle Radcliffe of North Platte, and Kim Copper of North Platte; sister, Suzanne Trimble of CA; brother, Ralph Granere of Kearney; grandchildren, Chuck Whyte, Kellie Lane, T.J. Naranjo, Brandi Naranjo, Jason Naranjo, Jessica Copper, Amanda Burke, Lisa Whyte, Amy Whyte, Tiffany Whyte and their families; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and other extended family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Frances; husband, Al; brother, Terry; daughter, Colleen Whyte; infant daughter, Angela Whyte; grandson, Aiden Naranjo; sons-in-law, Kevin Radcliffe, Dennis Shannon, and Steve Copper; and many brothers and sisters-in-law and other family members.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Jonathan Sorensen officiating. Service will be livestreamed for those unable to attend at the funeral home website www.carpentermemorial.com. Following the service, a reception and celebration of life will be held at the Moose Lodge. The memorial guest book will be available to sign on Friday, July 29th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.