Paula Louise Carman, age 80, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on March 21, 2020 at Linden Court in North Platte.
She was born on May 17, 1939 to Ralph and Evelyn (Quick) Zlomke in St. Paul, Nebraska.
Paula grew up in St. Paul, Nebraska until the age of 10 when she moved to Central City, Nebraska with her family. She graduated from Central City High School in 1957. On March 16, 1957, she married James P. Carman in Central City. The couple traveled while Jim was in the military to Tennessee, Kentucky and Massachusetts. They returned to Central City in 1959, then moved to North Platte, Nebraska in 1972.
Paula's greatest desire was to be the best wife and mother she could be. She loved and enjoyed her granddaughters and great-grandchildren very much. Paula was an active member of the Methodist church for many years where she developed many of her lifelong friendships.
Survivors include her husband, Jim, of North Platte, Nebraska; two daughters, Cindy (K.C.) Logan of Loveland, Colorado, and Shelli (Rand) Peterson of Kearney, Nebraska; granddaughters, Leah (Kyle) Overturf of Grand Island, Nebraska, Kelsie (Alex) Klinger of Johnstown, Colorado, and Anna (Bradan) Welch of Omaha, Nebraska; great-grandchildren Easton Klinger, Kenley Overtruf, Logan Klinger, Addie Overturf, and Beckett Overturf; three sisters-in-law Gayle Johnson of Sioux City, Iowa, Mary Carman of Muscatine, Iowa, and Darlene Bell of Salem, Oregon.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Bill Zlomke; and a sister, June Eschliman.
A memorial has been established to the North Platte Alzheimer's Support Group and online condolences can by made at www.adamsswanson.com.
Cremation was chosen. Services will take place at a later date. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.