Jeffery L. VanCura (Jeff), 66, of North Platte went to be with the Lord on October 3rd, 2020. He was born August 24, 1954 in Lewellen to Henry and Marie (McVay) VanCura. Jeff grew up in various rural areas around Nebraska. He graduated from Sidney High School in 1972 and enlisted in the Navy as a Seabee in January 1973.
Jeff married Jody Brault on November 23rd, 1974 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jeff and Jody had three children; Angel (Jason) Foran, Jamie (Virginia) VanCura and Amanda VanCura. They divorced in 1995. Jeff later married Bonnie Marquardt on August 17th, 1997 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. From this marriage, Jeff gained two additional daughters; Sherri (Steve) Smith and Jenni (John) Peterson.
Jeff was discharged from the Navy January 1977. Jeff and Jody then moved to California where he was a member of the Carpenters Union in San Jose, until the family settled in Nebraska in 1983. Jeff worked various jobs from 1983-85 from driving a school bus to being a hired hand but mostly construction work. In 1985 Jeff joined the Perkins County Sheriff’s Department. In 1992, Jeff transferred to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department in North Platte where he retired in May 2006. He then worked at Union Pacific until he retired in 2017.
Jeff loved his children and grandchildren so much. He loved attending their events and you could see his eyes light up when he was holding his babies. He had many hobbies that he enjoyed with friends and family. Jeff loved to camp and fish, playing pool and restoring old cars. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle and attending the Sturgis Rally for many years. He loved football and would attend Husker games whenever possible. Jeff also loved construction and almost always had a “project” going.
Jeff joined Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church after he and Bonnie were married. Jeff is survived by his wife, children, 16 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, as well as many other family and friends. Jeff is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and one grandson.
A memorial will be established at a later date. The family is having a private memorial service. Burial will be at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, NE. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 am- 5:00 pm, Thursday, October 16 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.
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