Barbara J. Peterson, 89, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on September 6, 2019 at Great Plains Health and Lyle E. Peterson, 100, passed away on September 6, 2019 at Linden Court in North Platte after celebrating 71 years of marriage together. They made their home in Brady, Nebraska from 1948 to 1997 before moving to North Platte.
Barbara was born on July 25, 2019 to Oscar Ben and Violet (Judkins) Anderson at Callaway, Nebraska. She graduated from Arnold High School in 1947. Barbara was a nurse's aide, alongside her mother, at the Gothenburg Hospital for several years. She was a contract driver for the North Platte Telegraph for at least 30 years. She will be remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother, and homemaker for her family. She enjoyed cooking, canning and sewing. She recently attended Grace Community Bible Church in North Platte, and fomerly the Berean Church in Brady. She was actively involved with TOPS Club and RSVP in North Platte.
Lyle was born on July 30, 1919 to Nels and Josephine (Kilmer) Peterson at Climax, Nebraska. He attended Crossroads County School west of Arnold through the eighth grade, then in the early 1940's he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps. He worked in Halsey, Nebraska, Jenny Lake in Wyoming, Washington and various other states, sending money home monthly to provide for his family. He was married to Nina N. Bailey on April 5, 1943 and to this union a daughter, Phyllis Jean was born. Nina passed away later in the day after Phyllis was born. Lyle was employed with the Union Pacific Railroad for 36 years and also worked as a contract driver for the North Platte Telegraph. He will be remembered as a great father, grandfather and provider for his family. He always had a huge garden each year and many fruit trees.
On February 15, 1948, Barbara and Lyle were united in marriage at Arnold, Nebraska at Table Store south of Arnold, at the home of the bride and her parents.
They are survived by their children, Phyllis Peterson of North Platte, Nebraska, Michael (Rebecca) Peterson of Trinity, Florida, Debra Kay (Curt) Hidy or Payson, Arizona, and Diane (Pete) Baumgartner of Stapleton, Nebraska; grandchildren Zachary Peterson of Lincoln, Nebraska, Brady and Benjamin BAumgartner of Stapleton; step-granddaughter, Amber (Will) Rivera Powell and step-great grandsons Godric and Elijah Powell of Lake Wales, Florida; numerous nieces, nephews, and the light of their life, dog Abby.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Joe and Bernard Anderson.
Lyle was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Nina; and two sisters, Alice Lange and Edithe Foley.
Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel at 1616 West B Street in North Platte with Pastor Robert Litzenberger officiating. Burial will follow at the Gothenburg Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 5 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the American Red Cross or the Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.